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HodaddyB:
The later subframes won't work. We '87 owners are screwed :cry:. The '87 subframes extend forward past the upper shock mount mount by an almost freakish amount. The later bikes are of the standard mordern pattern where the upper subframe mount is located near the upper shock mount/at top of the wishbone. Later tanks won't work either BTW.

Motosport sells a Park Tool bar/subframe straightener. They're around $60........cheaper than buying a subframe and some bars.

Scargoes:
There is no way to save the bars.



I got the rear frame pretty straight, but I still need the front seat mount. I can make it if anyone out there is willing to take some measurements for me.

HodaddyB:
I could probably help you out w/ that. My bike is torn apart right now. What, in particular, would you like? Is the entire bracket gone?

Scargoes:

--- Quote from: HodaddyB on September 22, 2008, 12:14:38 AM ---I could probably help you out w/ that. My bike is torn apart right now. What, in particular, would you like? Is the entire bracket gone?

--- End quote ---

Yeah, my entire bracket is gone.  All I need is the thickness of the aluminum, hight of the bracket(from top of tube to top of bracket), overall width of the bracket, and the distance of the seat "tang" from each side. From there, I can fab up a new bracket and weld it on.

HodaddyB:
no problem , dude. I'll measure it up tonight.

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