PDA

View Full Version : modding a 250r flip top sub-frame to fit a 400ex


mx Eli
05-14-2010, 06:22 PM
I am going to be getting a 400ex/crf450 hybrid and was wondering if anybody has done it. or could i mod the 400ex sub-frame to accept the flip top part?

thanks
jcs003
05-15-2010, 03:57 AM
how about getting the whole 250r subframe to fit the 400ex.
C41Xracer
05-15-2010, 05:19 PM
if i remember correct there are 2 400ex quad with stock 400 sub frames made into flip tops
250Renvy
05-15-2010, 06:37 PM
Don't know where you are located, but HRE makes 400ex flip top subframes as well as conversions for $150.
mx Eli
05-15-2010, 07:48 PM
i'm in wisconsin. i will keep the conversion in mind money's tight on this build
mx Eli
05-15-2010, 07:53 PM
i have never really looked but is there ever any 250r flip top sub-frame for sale?
atvmxer79
05-18-2010, 08:20 PM
in my opinion dont even bother they are not as cool as they look. I was at one time a big fan of them, i have owned two, a laeger 250r and currently have one on my prp hybrid but they are a pain they flop up when you jump, when you flip, and just about any other time you want it to stay down. The only way that would work good is if you had a latch in the front with a cable to release it the rubber bushings dont work worth a flip. Just my two cents.
redred55
05-18-2010, 08:40 PM
I've been running a Laeger flip top for 3 years mx and it has never come unlatched. Just my 2 cents
jrspawn
05-19-2010, 04:44 PM
Originally posted by redred55
I've been running a Laeger flip top for 3 years mx and it has never come unlatched. Just my 2 cents


Same here, ive had 20 or so different quads with flip tops and not one ever had a problem with it coming unlatched. Sounds to me like the ones having the issue need to put a new bushing in or check the flip top stud for wear.

Justin
atvmxer79
05-19-2010, 05:18 PM
new fliptop and bushing and still has issues. same on my laeger and my buddys walsh
Rootar
05-19-2010, 11:53 PM
then add a couple welds to bead up the stud so it fits tighter in the bushing and walla your done. :rolleyes: and always keep a spare bushing so if you notice it getting a little easy to lift youw can pop a new one in and have no worries. remember you can also jsut rotate the bushing 180 degrees and it latch like a fresh one for awhile.