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Bent subframe.

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 11:59 pm
by rcaircraftnut
Noticed that my subframe IE Tail where seat goes, is pushed over to the passenger side, RT side about 3 inches. I know I can replace the entire frame, but that is something I want to do as a winter project along with front/rear susp swap. So, can it be straitened? Or should I just cut it off and weld on a replacement? It seems to be strait everywhere else, at least enough to ride for a while without issue. I just dont want to be hanging off the side lol

Re: Bent subframe.

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:35 am
by pefrey
It can be straightened. I straightened mine by lashing my bike to a tree / solid object to hold it steady, then used a come-along between the subframe and another tree to pull it straight.

Re: Bent subframe.

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 2:52 pm
by rcaircraftnut
Spoke to a friend who used to build and race drag bikes and he said something similar. lol.

Re: Bent subframe.

Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 2:11 am
by rcaircraftnut
Found a 90% complete 94 fizzer 600 for $600 cash. No fairings but everything else is there. So looks like my 95 may become a parts bike, lol.