subframe is twisted

[maxamillion]

well i picked up a used 400ex today, brought it home, took the seat off, and noticed my subframe is twisted and slighty bent to one side. Can it be straightened with the right tools and should i have it reinforced? thanks

[tprender]

If the grab bar is down just a little on the left side(battery side) this is normal for the 400ex. Honda made them that way, a mistake on there part. Mine came that way from the factory. If the twist is more an 1/2 in it is twisted from rolling. It should not be problem riding. You can try and take a long bar and try to twist it back, but good luck.
Tom