Has any one looked into lowering the sub frame on an YFZ?

[LonesomeTriZ]

I am thinking about lowering the sub frame on my YFZ because I do not like sitting above the bars. I prefer the lower Tri-Z feel. Has any one tried this or even looked into it at least. I have seen after market sub frames, but they do not specify the location of the mounting points.

[Billy Golightly]

Walsh makes one that mounts with 2 more points instead of the stock 2 that break easy. I'd say the main concern would be that the swingarm doesnt smack the airbox or the bottom of it during full compression if its lowered more.

[LonesomeTriZ]

I have seen that one. I like the way it looks. I have also taken into consideration any clearance issues. With the future mods I have planned, I doubt the air box will be a problem.

[SWIGIN]

ask mike www.hreatv.com hes my buddy and he will build anything you want if he has the time...oh yeah he builds the 6 point sub frames too

[LonesomeTriZ]

Thanks. I'll get a hold of him and see what we can work out.

[Lomax]

if you just lowered the sub frame then the fenders and/or anything else that attaches to it wouldnt line up correctly would it?

[LonesomeTriZ]

I thought about that as well. What I really want to do, is lower the rear of it. It sits at an angle. I will have to trim the plastic a bit. But I doubt it will be a significant amount.

[LonesomeTriZ]

ask mike www.hreatv.com hes my buddy and he will build anything you want if he has the time...oh yeah he builds the 6 point sub frames too


Hey man. I tried to contact your budding earlier, but his contact page does not work.

[Mosh]

my buddy just put the plus 2 steering stem in his.with the right bars and rear tires and maybe a drop link on the rear shock,you could have that feeling,of the tri-z

[LonesomeTriZ]

my buddy just put the plus 2 steering stem in his.with the right bars and rear tires and maybe a drop link on the rear shock,you could have that feeling,of the tri-z


That is good thinking. I did nto know you could get a longer sterring stem. That would make the project significanlty easier. Thank you for the heads up. I will look into it.

[jason85atc250r]

i just tried on my buddys site for making the sub frame and the contact part worked. just letting you know.

i'm not sure if they make lowering struts for them like the trx250r's. if they dont he could make you one. you could have the hreatv prototype :lol:

[SWIGIN]

my buddy just put the plus 2 steering stem in his.with the right bars and rear tires and maybe a drop link on the rear shock,you could have that feeling,of the tri-z


i had hreatv build me a plus 2 back 1 stem...realy made the 350rx feel better

[LonesomeTriZ]

I love these ideas.

[SWIGIN]

i talked to hre and we dont think a lowered subframe is that good of a idea....if you think about it the seat and fenders would look like crap and not line up. plus the swingarm will crush things.

after sitting on a stockish yzf i think a longer stem and maybe moved front is the way to go....but thats your call

[LonesomeTriZ]

i talked to hre and we dont think a lowered subframe is that good of a idea....if you think about it the seat and fenders would look like crap and not line up. plus the swingarm will crush things.

after sitting on a stockish yzf i think a longer stem and maybe moved front is the way to go....but thats your call

That is a good idea. I am going to look into thay path. I think it will turn out a lot better. I have been looking for an excuse to start spening money on my YFZ anyway.

[md1985250r]

a buddy of mine has a +1 or +2 Houser steering stem on his , he is alot happier with the feel now. he also had to buy longer cables and brake lines too.

[LonesomeTriZ]

Is there a complete kit already made up?

[SWIGIN]

with my plus 2 back 1 stem the cables still work....you will be fine with a yfz

[Mosh]

That is good thinking. I did nto know you could get a longer sterring stem. That would make the project significanlty easier. Thank you for the heads up. I will look into it.hey lonesome,my buddy has a stock one that he had cut and lenghtened 1 inch. he will sell it.he also has a atv 4 play chrome one that is plus 1 inch. he will sell you either one. he wants 140 shipped for the chrome one or 85 shipped for the stock modified steering stem.

[LonesomeTriZ]

That does not sound like a bad deal at all.

[KASEY]

HMMMMMM, i just saw this thread,, i just added a 1inch spacer to mine to see how i liked it,,,, i like it!!! i think 1 1/2 would be better,,, but with an extra inch of height it feels better ,,,,, i think you will like it too,,,,,,,,,,,,:D

[LonesomeTriZ]

Thanks Kasey. I really like that machine. I just do not like the way the rider sits on it.