View Full Version : anyone else breaking subframes????
cincy250R
10-05-2008, 11:01 AM
well i was just seeing if anyone else is shearing the top front bolts on an 04 450r cause i've sheared off like 3 sets of grade 8 bolts and i can't figure out whats causing it..... and my sub frame is cracked on the back part by the seat latch relesase lever.... anyone know any tricks to fix this help out!?!?!?!
-Dave
Nick110
10-05-2008, 04:46 PM
Ive snapped probably a dozen of those bolts on my 06 and have also cracked my subframe a handful of times. I just reweld it and keep going.
sunco
10-05-2008, 05:14 PM
I have an 04 & 07 - both of em have the bolts fallen out but no cracked metal that I can see. I just bought some LTR stock 18 tires & rims & put them on tonite & sure enough the bolts were loose again. Good thing I looked. headed to BPG friday:D
blacknblue#2
10-05-2008, 07:19 PM
Ive had mine back out but never broke anything..........................But i see your sig about being close to Cincy. Where do you ride at man i am about 45 minutes east of Eastgate
quad2xtreme
10-05-2008, 07:24 PM
LSR (Lonestar Racing) frame gusset kit fixes this problem.
cincy250R
10-05-2008, 08:28 PM
i've got the bare performance gusset kit and i'm gonna re-weld this one and buy a new one and keep them in rotation i guess o well
and i ride pretty much everywhere with in an hour of cincinnati like earlywine, haspin, horseshoe lake, and i have about 8 acres i'm trying to build a little practice track on but that about it i'm always looking for people to ride with
-dave
blacknblue#2
10-05-2008, 09:27 PM
We are always lookin for ppl to ride with too. Im actually plannin on hitting E-wine one day this week to get some practice. maybe we should join up sometime. You ever ride up at new vienna motorsports
cincy250R
10-06-2008, 06:25 AM
i've heard good things about it but haven't had a chance to get up there....
let me know when your going down there and i'll try to make it down there to
-Dave
paintthrower00
10-15-2008, 07:20 AM
Well the reason your shearing bolts is because there loosening and it's leting them have a little play just use
Locktite and
It won't happen
Nick110
10-15-2008, 10:32 AM
i use lock tite and mine still break. Got an answer for that?
Dave400ex
10-15-2008, 02:21 PM
Use the two LSR gussets. Those should take a lot of stress off the bolt.
cincy250R
10-15-2008, 02:38 PM
you have a pic of the gussets???? i'll just make my own
-Dave
Dave400ex
10-15-2008, 02:44 PM
I sure don't and Pappy has my frame. Ask him, he might have some.
BlackTrx440ex
10-15-2008, 05:24 PM
i always snap the top 2 bolts
07HRC450R
10-15-2008, 08:04 PM
i have an 07 and i broke my top 2 bolts last weekend...i just stuck some grade 8 ones in there and some locktite:D
quad2xtreme
10-15-2008, 09:33 PM
when I broke mine, it allowed the whole subframe to pivot downward. It pulled my carb off the engine. Thank goodness it happened after I landed a jump and was heading into a turn.
link to lsracing (http://www.lsracing.com/honda-trx450_gusset-kit-for-stock-frame-honda-trx450.html)
You have to look closely.
quad2xtreme
10-15-2008, 09:35 PM
better link...
link to install manual for lsr gusset kit (http://www.lsracing.com/img/Guide_42.pdf)
cincy250R
10-16-2008, 02:55 PM
sweet i'm gonna do that this winter thanks for the help
-Dave
maticus
10-16-2008, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by cincy250R
sweet i'm gonna do that this winter thanks for the help
-Dave
if you wernt so fat that wouldnt happen!
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