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Subframe broke!

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kwakman:
just been re reading this, the 86 500 doesnt have a detachable subframe........if you cant fix it by welding in a piece of steel you need a full frame, but I wouldnt use an 85 125 frame, not sure if its same size.the 85 and 86 kx250 and 500 frames are the same, apart from not having a mounting for your rear master cylinder on the 85 models as these had drum rear brakes. Surely a good local fabricator can sort it if you havent got acess to the gear? K.

kwakman:
as for shocks, use 85/86  250/500, as the 86 frame dictates a remote nitrogen resevoir, not one mounted on the shock as per 87 kx5....K.

turdle:
you can go to babbits online and compare what you have. it looks to me like you could do what you're asking,weld tabs and mounts to your 86 frame.   i agree with kwakman tho, i would try to have your frame welded first,unless there are other issues.

tcoop474:
No major problems just a the pipe the rear number plate bolts to and the last silencer bracket bolts to that's the piece of subframe missing! Ill pass on the subframe and weld a piece in. Just to make sure the rear # plates off the 86 125 will NOT fit the 86 k5 right?

kwakman:
have seen them made to fit, but as far as im aware they dont just bolt up.

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