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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: jpinhb on March 12, 2006, 02:06:05 PM

Title: aftermarket subframe
Post by: jpinhb on March 12, 2006, 02:06:05 PM

I have a slightly bent subframe and am considering an aluminum aftermarket unit , it cost's $195.00 and is lighter than stock . From what I've heard a new stock unit can run 600 to 800 buck's . I am looking for some opinions ?

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: KXcam22 on March 12, 2006, 04:16:04 PM

Aluminum would be cool, but I use a big-ass rubber hammer to straighten mine. Cam.

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: Timbowe on March 12, 2006, 05:10:54 PM

 :? What are you guys doing to bend them? :| :-D

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: jpinhb on March 12, 2006, 05:33:03 PM

My bike took a tumble down a giant hillclimb after it threw me off . hahhahaahahaha
It just bent the rear horn where the muffler bolts on . It's not that bad , my fender is a little crooked .

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: alan on March 12, 2006, 11:26:11 PM

Ac racing!

http://acracing.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=607

I wish someone made it out of something different! Aluminum bend it and it stretches and even though I have straighten mine a few times they are never the same!

Alan :-P

 

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: gowen on March 13, 2006, 05:57:35 AM

I like the AC racing subframe, but they are weak and will not withstand a loopback or accident like a stock one will. But if you have no plans on looping anytime soon, you should be good. LOL

Check ebay too for a used stock one, you can also find deals on ACs there too.

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: Ramski on March 13, 2006, 06:27:39 AM

I've been through 2 AC subframes and bent both of them.  Granted it took two loops to do it, but I think a stock steel unit wouldn't have done it.  My current subframe is a steel aftermarket one that I bought from a guy that makes them and for the life of me, I can't remember the guys name or address now.  The price was same as AC and it came in black powder coat.  Super nice subframe and it barely gets in the way of the chain!  :-D

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: alan on March 13, 2006, 06:52:46 AM

I know the steel ones are out there, so if you remember where to get on let us know!

I will be set up to make my own in about 6 weeks Hmmmmmmmm! Stainless steel would be nice!



Alan

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: grtsctt on March 13, 2006, 07:20:37 AM

Ramski, does the guy who makes steel subs around you in CA City?
Can you dig up the contact info for this steel subframe maker for us?
Thanks

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: demographic on March 13, 2006, 08:15:43 AM

As far as I know mines bog standard and it's aluminium, the only standard steel ones I know of are older models than my 90, not sure of the cuttoff point though.

I know that the 86 model has a steel subframe.

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: alan on March 13, 2006, 08:45:19 AM

You know I was looking for something to do when I retire! May be I will make subframes! :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: grtsctt on March 13, 2006, 09:27:35 AM

Ramski,
Can you rumage and find out who makes your steel aftermarket KX 500 sub frame for us?
If not, does he live around where you live in CA City?
Any hints or leads/is it a moto shop etc.?

Thanks

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: Ramski on March 13, 2006, 02:13:46 PM

Quote from: grtsctt on March 13, 2006, 09:27:35 AM

Ramski,
Can you rumage and find out who makes your steel aftermarket KX 500 sub frame for us?
If not, does he live around where you live in CA City?
Any hints or leads/is it a moto shop etc.?

Thanks

Will do.  The steel ones are much stronger and not to much heavier.  I think the guy lives somewhere in Los Angeles.  I'll dig around and see what I can come up with.  Come to think of it, I think I'll post on District 37 board.  That's where I got the info from a long time ago.  I'll let you know.

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: jpinhb on March 13, 2006, 02:57:02 PM

Ac racing is about a 20 minute drive , but after hearing they bend pretty easliy I'll rethink it . I am going to look online right now to se what I can find . thanks for the info guys .

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: Ramski on March 14, 2006, 03:28:28 PM

Got the info.

Johnny Severin.  Only have his phone number.  714-662-0112.  Give him a call.  Real cool guy and does outstanding work.  Mine fit with no problems and he shipped pretty quickly.

The two AC Racing aluminum subframes that I had fit perfect but bent with just a slight loop out.  Paul got to see one of those when I still lived in Arizona.  :roll:

Let me know how it all works out.

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: jpinhb on March 14, 2006, 04:07:23 PM

Thanks Ramski ,,,, I'll call him tomorrow .

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: grtsctt on March 15, 2006, 08:24:50 AM

Thanks Ramski!!

You guys are so very knowledgeable and awesome it is hard to believe.  I'm scared I will use some of this valuable info and there goes all my money and time.  I can't believe I found this site.
I thought I was a motorhead until I hooked to this Coolest site.
You guys know so much more than any shop I have ever heard of.
TY Davis nad Chad of Ziptye Racing are awesome as well.
I guess there are a few spec. shops that have knowleadge, but nor as much as your collection of folks who have actually acid tested the tips.

Ramski is the Best!
Thanks!

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: grtsctt on March 15, 2006, 10:38:48 AM

Mr. Ramski,
Just curious if the aftermarket/Severin steel subframe is any stronger than the stock steel subframe??
just curious, and I know its strong, but maybe he makes them even better?

Title: Re: aftermarket subframe
Post by: Ramski on March 15, 2006, 02:47:18 PM

You know I'm not sure if mine is stronger than stock since I've never had a stock one.  I bought my bike used and it came with a AC Racing subframe.  Bent that one real bad.  Ordered a new one and that lasted about four rides before I bent that one.  I'll never get another aluminum one again.  Granted, I've yet to have a bad crash since I've had the new one.  I'd like to think I'm riding better.  :wink:

Note: The name of Johnny Severin's shop is True Torch Welding.