KTM 525 exc subframe

[Denali]

Hi
Can anyone comment on the feasibility of putting a subframe of a bigger KTM model that can accomadate a passenger on a 525 exc so I can take the wife on the back?

Cheers
Matt

[Ocean1]

It's a 525, you reckon she'll still be there when you stop?

Dunno, you'd have to take yourself to the local ktm shop and have a measure up. Suspect you'd have more luck making a new one from scratch, there's not that much to them

[brp]

Have same problem with XR, says in manual 100kg max rider weight.

Guy did dusty butt with his mrs on the back of his XR with no problems.

[clint640]

Hi
Can anyone comment on the feasibility of putting a subframe of a bigger KTM model that can accomadate a passenger on a 525 exc so I can take the wife on the back?

Cheers
Matt

Nup. The EXC frames are quite different from the LC4/LC8 & they would cost moonbeams anyway. As Ocean1 sez, get one made - I'd take the existing one to a good engineer/welder & get them to make a heavier duty cromoly one. Might be easier to buy the missus her own bike ;)

Cheers
Clint

[brp]

Anyway to strengthen one you got ?

Would a heavier duty cromoly subframe be ok to attach to XR aluminum main frame ?

[clint640]

Would a heavier duty cromoly subframe be ok to attach to XR aluminum main frame ?

Don't see why not, Rosie's WR250R has exactly that factory. Mind you I remember talking luggage/racks/subframe strength etc with an XR650R owner a while back & he reckoned that the main frame mount points were a bit borderline for hanging a big load off so might need extra metal adding there too.

Cheers
Clint

[mattsdakar]

Anyway to strengthen one you got ?

Would a heavier duty cromoly subframe be ok to attach to XR aluminum main frame ?

On my first XR previous owner cut subframe in half and inserted steel rods in each side and rewelded, worked a treat with my custom rack

[brp]

Cheers guys - cannie idea Matt - simplicity of it brilliant :2thumbsup