2012+ Aluminum Subframe Reviewed

[Bandit9]

Cutting and grinding is no big deal. You sure that is all that is required to use the 12 tank?

[twowheels]

I don't believe you'll be able to use the new seat, and you will have to fab a mid-seat retainer and rear attangement scheme.

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[Bandit9]

I see....thanks.

[modette]

Originally Posted by Bandit9

Cutting and grinding is no big deal. You sure that is all that is required to use the 12 tank?

Called a heat gun if true...LOL

[modette]

Here you all go:
http://youtu.be/cIMoewC4TMA

[StuJohnson]

Modette....twowheels and I installed the flat bar to the seat and then that way it would grab the hook right behind the tank. Makes for the seat to be very solid!!!

[modette]

Originally Posted by StuJohnson

Modette....twowheels and I installed the flat bar to the seat and then that way it would grab the hook right behind the tank. Makes for the seat to be very solid!!!

I'll look at that...

[Bandit9]

Thanks for posting that video.

[modette]

I looked at the seat yeah you could use the metal cross piece there, but I think with the battery box that will then notch into the hook of the aluminum subframe. Probably because of the added weight on the seat itself with the battery attached to it is why you would want to make sure its down good, the seat is not going anywhere as it stands now. Once I get my box I'll know for sure. I also ordered a new tail/brake light too and I had lost some of the rubber donuts from the radiator that the side plastic snaps into...so I hope it all comes soon.

[StuJohnson]

Originally Posted by modette

I looked at the seat yeah you could use the metal cross piece there, but I think with the battery box that will then notch into the hook of the aluminum subframe. Probably because of the added weight on the seat itself with the battery attached to it is why you would want to make sure its down good, the seat is not going anywhere as it stands now. Once I get my box I'll know for sure. I also ordered a new tail/brake light too and I had lost some of the rubber donuts from the radiator that the side plastic snaps into...so I hope it all comes soon.

My 300 is the Racing model and does not have the estart. So I don't know what the battery box looks like.
The reason I installed that bar to the underside of seat is that on the Factory Replica parts diagram it shows this piece goes there. The bad thing is that the holes do now line up but I went ahead and drilled out my own holes and installed.

Why did you have to order a new rear tail light?



Here is a good way to prevent those rubber grommets from falling out.

Drill small holes just big enough for hand grip tie wire to slip through. Then tie the grommets to your radiators or guards (depending on where you have your grommets). - Problem Solved