Common?

[nsv]

Is this a common problem area on 03 Z400 frames? At first we thought that the bushing was really bad, but it turns out the whole assembly broke off!

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p312/BigNIck31488/DSC01394.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p312/BigNIck31488/DSC01391.jpg

[YFZ450Ridr]

i had my bushings go bad on my 03 and replaced them all, but never had that happen nor have i seen that happen before. pretty amazing it would break off, that area doesnt get a ton of stress.

[4TraxRider]

My 03' did that as well. It was cracked all the way around it with only about a half inch of the weld holding it on when i stripped it.

[jonboy]

Wow! Havent seen that one yet. According to the picture the weld never penetrated the plate the tube was welded to. I would have a good welder repair it and it should be BETTER than new.

[nsv]

Me and my dad were pretty amazed to that it broke there. I heard of the z400 frames being weak, but never in that area.