rear subframe?

[NaBz]

im thinking of choping up my rear subframe shortening it or just removing it completly has no real reason other than holding number plate brake light and a few other bits n bobs.

good idea or not???

just got my frame back from powdercoaters and looks nice!! swingarm going next but if not shure about this subframe what i want to do....

nick

[fallenmikethebike]

So would you go for a BMW type of back mudguard ?

[NaBz]

nah will still have a crm mudgaurd just chop back as far as posible cr's and other mx bike they dont go back so far ??

[kernow krusty]

Hi Nabz,
Most of the older Mxers didnt have the 'loop' at the back of the subframe. The 2 tubes just ended with a bung in each side. The loop just gives it a bit more strength, important if u carry a pillion. As long as you think the rear light/guard wont wobble to bits, shouldnt be a prob.
I did once cut up an old rear guard and fit it under the existing guard as a stiffener and that worked well.
Regards KK

[NaBz]

ok cheers kk !!
will cut back loop out wounder how much that peice will weight ......

nick

[Furnuts]

not a bad idea KK i may do something similar to the front mud guard as on the highway i would swear it was trying to take into flight if i didnt know better.