Bent subframe on MX bike

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th February 2016, 18:25

Originally Posted by nzspokes

. But if its steel I would just get that bit on tube replaced.

They're alloy.

**bogan** · 19th February 2016, 18:26

I'd be looking to cut out and replace that piece entirely if the rest of the subframe is pretty ok, wouldn't be too difficult as long as you can get it back into shape so a fabricator can just make a bit to suit and weld it in situ.

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Do you know anybody with a portapower? Looks to just need stretching back out. But if its steel I would just get that bit on tube replaced.

If it's anything other than steel, it's probably fucked from going passed the fatigue point. And it looks like ali.

**Stylo** · 19th February 2016, 18:49

Originally Posted by flashg

All true about things being fixable.
I hope you mend well and quickly.
My time on ACC is over, I got the all clear, knee is 100%. Back to work Monday

God for you mate, enjoy your work on Monday.

I'm good apart from a dislocated AC shoulder joint and a leg broken in two places, ankle included. Cracked ribs and internal bruising.

Could have been a lot worse as my Doctor said

**F5 Dave** · 19th February 2016, 19:03

Yeah just fixed up from stuck throttle, quite unpleasant. Two operations.

On my dirt bike I had stuck throttle but I'd saved it in time being lucky where it happened a few times. Do you know what caused it? Most likely is cable, or duff throttle esp those whirlpool ones (which finally got me on the track) but the dirt bike had some grit perhaps and it got between the needle and jet. Replaced needle and it did it again. Look for scratching on needle. Nothing should cause that.

**Stylo** · 19th February 2016, 19:14

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

Yeah just fixed up from stuck throttle, quite unpleasant. Two operations.

On my dirt bike I had stuck throttle but I'd saved it in time being lucky where it happened a few times. Do you know what caused it? Most likely is cable, or duff throttle esp those whirlpool ones (which finally got me on the track) but the dirt bike had some grit perhaps and it got between the needle and jet. Replaced needle and it did it again. Look for scratching on needle. Nothing should cause that.

Thanks Dave, I'll get the bike up on it's stand sometime soon, strip it down and have a look at the cause.

Can't do it for a while until I get the cast off my leg and the arm out of the sling

The bike I was riding had only around 47 hrs from new but very little ride time in the last 5 years ...

**flashg** · 19th February 2016, 19:50

Originally Posted by Stylo

God for you mate, enjoy your work on Monday.

I'm good apart from a dislocated AC shoulder joint and a leg broken in two places, ankle included. Cracked ribs and internal bruising.

Could have been a lot worse as my Doctor said

Ouch mate, you're a mess. No more rides for you for a while. Hope your recovery goes to plan. Keep your chin up.

**Stylo** · 21st February 2016, 16:07

I see AC Racing in the US have them for $240 = around $365 in NZD, the freight on top would be the killer plus any GST that might apply.

Will still explore the getting fixed option first ...

http://acracing.com/product/ac-racin...bframe-607.htm

**Stylo** · 21st February 2016, 16:13

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Originally Posted by flashg

Ouch mate, you're a mess. No more rides for you for a while. Hope your recovery goes to plan. Keep your chin up.

Thanks but it could have been a lot worse mate . The good thing about the disabled scooter thing that ACC has provided is it has a basket on the front. Great for throwing bit's off the bike into today as I crawled around the garage floor with my socket set and tools in a bag beside me

These pics are better ..

**Crasherfromwayback** · 21st February 2016, 20:50

Originally Posted by Stylo

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These pics are better ..

I did say you'd be better off to buy one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-1988-KX25...FWfzZp&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KX500-KAWASA...9VTlfZ&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-92-Kawa...FWgKXx&vxp=mtr

**Stylo** · 22nd February 2016, 19:05

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I did say you'd be better off to buy one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-1988-KX25...FWfzZp&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KX500-KAWASA...9VTlfZ&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-92-Kawa...FWgKXx&vxp=mtr

Thanks Crasher, I'll have to wait until I get this cast off my leg and my arm out of the sling before I take it any further.

Might start with a set of bars first then strip it right back for the re-build. Only about 48hrs on the bike since new so it's worth doing it right. Agree ?

**F5 Dave** · 22nd February 2016, 19:27

Yeah trying to work in a sling just results in you using the bits you are trying to heal.

But you can surf for new bits.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 22nd February 2016, 22:35

Originally Posted by Stylo

Thanks Crasher, I'll have to wait until I get this cast off my leg and my arm out of the sling before I take it any further.

Might start with a set of bars first then strip it right back for the re-build. Only about 48hrs on the bike since new so it's worth doing it right. Agree ?

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

Yeah trying to work in a sling just results in you using the bits you are trying to heal.

But you can surf for new bits.

Aye. Waiting for shoulder surgery myself. Been five months now. As Dave says though...still surfing/buying...