G/S sub-frame mods
Hi everyone,
I ride a 1983 R80ST with Jesse bags. It has the same sub-frame as the G/S. I mounted a big body Works Performance shock so the ride is smooth. There is lots of talk about sub-frame mods for strengthing on this model and I have seen some custom work done by the pros but what about something a little simpler. I would like to reinforce my frame but where? Does anyone know exactly where it breaks and why? What side breaks? When I look at the Jesse bag mounts they seem fine for the job and have 45K miles already in and too many crashes to list due to off road riding. Jesse grafted a Reynolds rack to his bag mounts so I have added strength across the back of the frame. The bag mounts hang off the horizonal portion of the sub-frame. Does anyone have good pictures of a modified frame. I went to Ernie's Overland and that is ok for what it is but I need the cheap, do it yourself fix. Anyone been there and done that. Does it really have to be done? My usual travel load is around 45 lbs. I weigh about 160 with gear on. I ride without a passenger. I have mounted a G/SPD tank. Thanks. Bill.
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