Another possible subframe

[Kråkan]

The only real question is...

Why havent this already been done by Yamaha?? I dont want to start welding in my new sled...

 

[08 FX Nytro lover]

Install Ulmer's oil lite bushings, weld upper and lower a arm bracing and weld brace on sub frame and you'll never have another problem. You can hit a tree with hardly any damage ( ask my partner !! )

Nice job!

 

[nate007]

Would it be possible to fabricate something that simply bolts in between the front a-arm bolts and the rear a-arm bolts just to brace the front mounts to the rear??

 

[08NitroRTX]

Would it be possible to fabricate something that simply bolts in between the front a-arm bolts and the rear a-arm bolts just to brace the front mounts to the rear??

Yes!

A piece of strap steel 1" by 3/16" notched and drilled to fit between your front upper a-arm mounting points. (you will have to relocate the electronics that are there but it's easy)

And the lowers A-arms mounts can be braced as well.

 

[nate007]

I was thinking more of a block of aluminum that would fit between the thin steel plates, and merely require long bolts that go completely through the a-arms from front to back. Keep it something that can bolt in, so that the average rider can have a stonger sled, with out the expense and hassle of welding and painting.

 

[gormleyflyer2002]

I was thinking more of a block of aluminum that would fit between the thin steel plates, and merely require long bolts that go completely through the a-arms from front to back. Keep it something that can bolt in, so that the average rider can have a stonger sled, with out the expense and hassle of welding and painting.

thats a really clever and interesting idea......have you looked at this already..?

 

[08NitroRTX]

Install Ulmer's oil lite bushings, weld upper and lower a arm bracing and weld brace on sub frame and you'll never have another problem. You can hit a tree with hardly any damage ( ask my partner !! )

Wasn't a tree it was a log hidden under the snow... But it's your story, Tell it however you like.....