gusseting the frame

[rigger]

I am going to start working on my frame soon. I have an 86' frame and I am going to be using an 89' swing arm. So I am going to make and weld in a rear motor mount. I am also going to beef up the swing arm mounting area. I am planning on doing it like I have seen some of the custom frames.

What are some areas that need to be gusseted? Are there any important spots or is it not really needed? I am just going to trail ride and play with this machine but I figure why not beef up the frame some while I am going to be doing a little welding on it anyway.

So if anybody has suggestions and or pictures of some gusseted frames, that would be great.

Thanks.

[05LSR250R]

Gusset the steering stem hoop.
Gusset the are right above the shock towers.
Gusset the area on each side of the swing arm bolt.
Wish I had some pics for ya!

[EXtreme-]

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/attachment.php?s=&postid=342180

[05LSR250R]

Those pics have some good suggestions. However there is no gusseting at the swingarm pivot area.

[rigger]

I like that cross brace on the front of the shock mounts. Most all of those are the same spots I was thinking of doing too.

I am also going to beef up the swing arm mount area. I am going to do it up like a friend of mines 250R frame. He has a custom frame, can't remember what brand. But it is beefed up nice and would not be hard to do.

Thanks for the pictures. Anybody got any more ?

[Honda 250r 001]

hey i have a bunch of pics i will pass on for ya just give me your email.

[rigger]

Thanks for the pictures. That gives me a few good ideas.