Custom Subframe

[Vincent1jz]

I apologize if this sounds dumb but has there been anyone that has attempted to make a sportier subframe for a gen 1 max? Im getting the materials to build one but im wondering what people did with the gas tank.

 

[MaxMidnight]

Could you elaborate on what you mean by 'sportier'?

 

[Traumahawk]

Steel heart USED to make one. VERY expensive for what it is.....but I think they went out of business.

 

[davesax36]

I'd start here and see if you can copy something.

http://www.optimalcarbone.fr/_galeries/vmax-galerie-1.html

 

[Vincent1jz]

I know these are terrible drawings but this is what I'm going for

 

[Sharky]

Speaking from experience of trying same mod...think carefully.
It's more workk than you think.
For example..are you keeping the stock fuel tank..if so how will you remove it from the bike ?

 

[Vincent1jz]

Speaking from experience of trying same mod...think carefully.
It's more workk than you think.
For example..are you keeping the stock fuel tank..if so how will you remove it from the bike ?

Do you have pictures? Any info you could show me would be greatly appreciated. Did you use joints or did you weld it straight to the frame? Did you use the factory tank? I'm looking to use a Gen 2 tank. If I can't get one I'm going to modify the factory tank.

 

[Sharky]

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=27486

This was the build thread

 

[Vincent1jz]

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=27486

This was the build thread

That was looking like a crazy build. I do see what you were talking about in terms of the work. However I think the direction I'm planning on taking will be very different. I will definitely be using heim joints. The subframe will bolt to the frame around the motor. This will also allow me to adjust for the seat. I also don't plan on changing much aside from whats in the subframe area.

 

[Vincent1jz]

Also the factory gas tank will be modified or changed out depending on tomorrows bidding outcome.