erbilabuc Posted March 29, 2004 Report Posted March 29, 2004 Can someone tell me if they have ever tried to do it and what type of issues I should expect? Thinking about making one because I cracked mine were the seat mount is. thanks Quote
checkster Posted March 29, 2004 Report Posted March 29, 2004 of course its doable. as long as you can weld and bend tubing. wouldnt think it would be to hard. i was thinking about doing to to mine until i thought "whats the point, mines not screwed up". check Quote
rebelbanshee2 Posted March 29, 2004 Report Posted March 29, 2004 yeah its possible. there is even a company in califoria than does it. just takes alittle fabricating skill and time im sure Quote
fixitrod Posted March 29, 2004 Report Posted March 29, 2004 of course its doable. as long as you can weld and bend tubing. wouldnt think it would be to hard. i was thinking about doing to to mine until i thought "whats the point, mines not screwed up". check LOL.... I thought about it to but I figured what the hell... I'm just gonna screw it up again.. Quote
checkster Posted March 29, 2004 Report Posted March 29, 2004 LOL.... I thought about it to but I figured what the hell... I'm just gonna screw it up again.. Id probably do more harm than good.....haha. I do have some subframe fabbing experience as I grafted an 01 Yami R6 tail onto my Kawi ZX7. Turned out pretty good. check Quote
erbilabuc Posted March 29, 2004 Author Report Posted March 29, 2004 this is the rear of my banshee as of saturday. had an accident while drag racing, guy in the right lane crossed over, hit me and sent my bike and myself into the crowd. 4 People went to the hospital Quote
DUNEDEMON Posted March 29, 2004 Report Posted March 29, 2004 OUCH! Sorry to hear that, hope you and the people injured will be alright, looks like the bike needs some TLC now. Quote
checkster Posted March 29, 2004 Report Posted March 29, 2004 yeah, she's twisted up pretty good. you sure the rest of the frame is OK? check Quote
MULLET~BOY Posted March 29, 2004 Report Posted March 29, 2004 tyson racing makes them theres a couple companys out there Quote
mcaf29 Posted March 30, 2004 Report Posted March 30, 2004 You don't need to go and spend all that money. I know B370 can back me up here cause we just worked on my frame. Just tear it down to the frame and see how its bent, take a 3 lb or bigger hammer and hit it back so its nice and striaght. The best way to tell is get a straight grab bar and when it fits perfect that's when its straight. You can weld up the crack in two seconds. A welded point is actually stronger than any other point because the heat from the weld also heat treats the metal at that point (other factors too). I'm sure you can find a local welder to throw a bead on it for like $20 as long as you straighten it before hand. Send some pics of the bent part (close up without plastics), so we can help assess the damage. Quote
erbilabuc Posted March 30, 2004 Author Report Posted March 30, 2004 You don't need to go and spend all that money. I know B370 can back me up here cause we just worked on my frame. Just tear it down to the frame and see how its bent, take a 3 lb or bigger hammer and hit it back so its nice and striaght. The best way to tell is get a straight grab bar and when it fits perfect that's when its straight. You can weld up the crack in two seconds. A welded point is actually stronger than any other point because the heat from the weld also heat treats the metal at that point (other factors too). I'm sure you can find a local welder to throw a bead on it for like $20 as long as you straighten it before hand. Send some pics of the bent part (close up without plastics), so we can help assess the damage. well it isnt bent its actually broken underneath the seat area. I just wanted to make removable ssubframe so I can say"hey I have a removable sub frame" Quote
checkster Posted March 30, 2004 Report Posted March 30, 2004 hmmmmmm..........maybe i need to make a jig! I have checked out the factory subframe and its nothing special. Looks pretty easy to replicate. Actually you dont need near as many bends or brackets for it to work properly. check 1 Quote
Patriot Racing Posted March 30, 2004 Report Posted March 30, 2004 hard to describe typing it---- but use rod ends (heim joints) to build the 4 longer segments. Then weld on U shaped brackets to throw a bolt thru on the frame. Then build you rear plate for the seat latch and 4 more brackets for other end of the segements to attach to. Silencer bracket and youve got a removable sub frame. The geometry is there to make it stiff, but the adjustablility of the rod ends makes it all fit nice.... Quote
checkster Posted March 30, 2004 Report Posted March 30, 2004 hard to describe typing it---- but use rod ends (heim joints) to build the 4 longer segments. Then weld on U shaped brackets to throw a bolt thru on the frame. Then build you rear plate for the seat latch and 4 more brackets for other end of the segements to attach to. Silencer bracket and youve got a removable sub frame. The geometry is there to make it stiff, but the adjustablility of the rod ends makes it all fit nice.... I know exactly what you mean. was thinking the same thing. only problem with a "kit" is you still have to worry about the buyer welding the tabs on the main frame.......I have seen welds from guys with home depot welders......scary shit! LOL check Quote
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