Rear Sub-Frame

Bikerhoss · Post by **Bikerhoss** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:20 pm

Not sure this is strictly tech, probably more pix, but anyway....

I spotted a rear sub-frame on eBay today, which I see has ended (£65, collection only), and am very chuffed I saved the pennies!
I got fed up looking at my rusty frame, so dismantled the R11's arse yesterday

and after much scraping and sanding, then painting, I ended up with this

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So if anyone is contemplating removing their sub-frame, go for it, I only had one sheared bolt (bottom left), & will need to rewire the indicators as last owner put custom tiny things on, but it's not as daunting as you i might imagine

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:33 pm

Nice work BHoss, A helpfull suggestion may be to finish it with a two part Oil and petrol resistant lacquer?

Bikerhoss · Post by **Bikerhoss** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:33 pm

Ta, but clear lacquer I had left from doing the fork legs is what it'll get, Penny pincher as I need to be

Boxermed69 · Post by **Boxermed69** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:37 pm

Looks good BH. Mine's a bit scabby too - that's why I got an ABBA stand to replace the NWS paddock jobby. You've reminded me that it ain't gonna do itself...

Mike

notoriusb.e.n · Post by **notoriusb.e.n** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:54 am

Had mine done last year same time as the Cat removal. Its not that bad. And I now have a spare subframe that aside from wanting a light sanding and powder coat, is ready to go back on a bike as and when.