Gen2/3 Subframe Stiffy Kit by Garauld

[garauld]

Here's some new spy photos of the stiffy kit that I've been working on for the Gen2 & 3 bikes. This is actually the second version I've built - that's why it's taken so long. I am still not fully content with it, so I may tweak it a bit more. It's strictly a bolt-on installation - no mods are required. I think it can be installed by removing the tailrack. It's made of steel so it should be a lot more fatigue-resistant than the cast aluminum subframe. Think it will work?

 

[ahchiu]

Nice!

 

[VMaxChuck]

Looks great!

 

[garyahouse]

I've been meaning to ask this, and I'm SURE that a number of people are curious about this:

Exactly where does the subframe crack? Where's the weak spot?

 

[garauld]

I've seen cracks in a couple places on various bikes- in the vertical ribs and the lower horizontal members.

 

[A41Billy]

Any clue what you will sell these for? I am very interested in this.

 

[garauld]

About $100 + S&H. They would be powdercoated silver like the subframe.

 

[rmcobb]

Hmmm. If you have one of these ready I'm thinking of having you ship it with the return of my Givi rack I'm sending you.

 

[dcarver]

100 USD is Cheap Money.. Nice looking, should work good, too!

 

[A41Billy]

About $100 + S&H. They would be powdercoated silver like the subframe.

Sounds like a winner. I will be ready when the prototype goes full production.

 

[allrider]

If you have a set up with extreme loads in the tail trunk would you suggest using a SR 357 with it, or do you think this will this be sufficient without it?

 

[garauld]

I would highly suggest a installing Givi rack if you have extreme (?) loads. I don't think you would need my kit if you get one. My bracket was designed to reduce the bending effect being placed on the rear aluminum subframe by heavy loading.

 

[Wlfman]

I'm new to the FJR world so excuse my possibly dumb questions.

Is the sub-frame bending an issue with heavily loaded saddle bags or top case or both? Is this a huge concern?

 

[PhilJet09]

Ohh, ohh ohh! I'll take one! Can I be the first?! Pleeeeassssseeeee!

 

[Chuck35]

To test this you need someone that has pioneered almost every possible failure on this platform. A man that could destroy an iron ball with his bare hands.

I won't mention any names, but the initials dcarver come to mind

 

[yamafitter]

To test this you need someone that has pioneered almost every possible failure on this platform. A man that could destroy an iron ball with his bare hands.I won't mention any names, but the initials dcarver come to mind

+1. If the prototype can survive dcarver it can survive anything. I'm also in line when these go into full production. I can't use the complete Givi rack system with my Corbin Smuggler and my Givi E55 is putting a fair bit of load on the subframe when I pack for a trip.

 

[garauld]

Is the sub-frame bending an issue with heavily loaded saddle bags or top case or both? Is this a huge concern?

There have been a few failures of the subframe due to a mix of overloaded top cases and bumpy roads. The subframe is a cast aluminum piece and does not take well to cyclical loading. No issues with the bags. There's some forum threads discussing the failures...

 

[900gc]

Nice "Exoskeleton"! Looks like it will eliminate the sub frame failures for sure.

Except for maybe this:

https://img3.catalog.photos.msn.com/Image.aspx?uuid=001faede-2dd3-450b-a4ef-e5d655905efa&w=628&h=498&so=2

 

[mferriter]

So I was going over my son's bike (bicycle) that he rode 3500 miles on this summer. I noticed this weight limit on hie rear-rack:

That's 25 kgs, 55.1 lbs. on a 20 lb touring bike!!

Why the hell are limited to 11 lbs (officially) on a 650 lb motorcycle?????