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450R guessets???
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Posted by: 44oEX

I want to guesset my R and I know there is a weak spot on the frame right in the rear part by the motor mount....what are the other weak spots on the R frame?

I will be doing the shock mounts and stuff like that, but just wandering about any problem areas.

Also, for the weak spot on the back, what is the best way to guesset it? I have seen a couple diffrent, just wandering what works best.

Pics would also be good...thanks

Posted by: 44oEX

No one ever guesseted a 450R...are you kidding me, come on people, need help here

thanks

Posted by: xsr_racing28c

check out www.walshrc.com and look at the 450r gusset kit they got. They show detailed pics of where to gusset the 450 frame...

Posted by: GIXXER1KR

Is it really necessary????Its a well built bike.Even the Suzuki claims to hold up come on!!!Anyone with more info?

Posted by: blake_mx_racer

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Originally posted by GIXXER1KR
Is it really necessary????Its a well built bike.Even the Suzuki claims to hold up come on!!!Anyone with more info?

Yes it is necessary if you race motocross. I have'nt had my R a year and already have a crack in the frame by the kickstarter. I will getting it welded then next winter i will get my frame gusseted and painted

Posted by: 44oEX

yeah if you beat it up on a mx track like I plan to do, you will need to guesset, and you don't have to be a pro rider, if you jump you will eventualy crack it, but it's not only the honda, any bike should be guesseted for mx.

thanks for the info guys

Posted by: UK450R

Its not just MX that can crack the frame

My brand new 06 with one three hour XC race has already gone on the weak point talked about above

Posted by: laeger2fiddyr

order the rath racing kit, its what i had installed on my 06 trx and its only like 45 bux.

Posted by: 44oEX

I know they crack on the back, but is there anyone that can get me a picture of the exact spot that cracks, just trying to figure out the best way to gusset it, but I don't know the exact place that cracks...thanks.

OH and XSR thanks for the walsh link..there pics are great