Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
My new 99' KX500
barryadam:
--- Quote from: HammeredFlat4 on April 21, 2010, 07:50:47 AM ---the pipe mounts are brand new the PO had just replaced them.
I checked the sub frame also and there is a little wear from the chain but not bad at all, the PO also told me that is an aftermarket steel sub frame that is supposed to be much stronger than stock, it there anything I can do to prevent the wear from the chain?
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The pipe mounts we are talking about are the welded attachment points on the frame, not the rubber sandwich thingies.
Look in some Galleries. Use SEARCH.
Ref: subframe wear - SEARCH is your friend here, friend.
snoopjonnyjon:
I keep the chain just a little tighter than most people, and always keep a very good chain in place. The chain has not touched the subframe since then. Run a worn out chain, and let it get loose and it eats into the subframe in a hurry. Some people pop rivet stainless steel over the area. I haven't needed to yet. I had the area beefed up with a few TIG weld beads.
Here is a picture of the pipe mount that broke off. I've broken a few of the replaceable rubber mounts as well, but this one broke off the frame.
HammeredFlat4:
Ahh I see now, thanks for the pic to clarify! The PO also had the frame gusseted and welded before it was powder coated and I belive that was one of the weak issues he had addressed. I will be sure to keep an eye on it!
blueoval:
Front pipe mount broke recently and I repaired it....still holding after ONE RIDE!
blueoval:
ugly but functional
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