AC racing subframes

SAM642
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Hey so after bending up my pipe pretty bad I have also linked the subframe slightly

Has anyone used AC to replace OEM? A 2016 subframe for a kx450 is quite expensive...

Thanks in advance
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mjr119 8/27/2019 8:31am
8/27/2019 8:31am
They are junk. Soft as butter. I ended up finding someone parting out a new kx450f on eBay. It was significantly cheaper than MSRP.
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loftyair 8/27/2019 8:38am
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I got one years ago. Had to cut and paste!
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bayodome 8/27/2019 8:57am
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Used one back in 1998. It was totally fine and fit perfectly on my 1995 CR125. But that was 21 years ago. Things change.
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Moto520 8/27/2019 9:04am
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i used one on a 2002 Honda CR250 and it fit fine. No issues.

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SKIDLID 8/27/2019 6:56pm
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I had one in 1996 on a cr125. As has been said in this topic, I found it fit well. Unfortunately it bent easily “soft as butter” was a correct phrase to describe it. Maybe things have changed in 23 years.
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Mr. Afterbar 8/27/2019 7:36pm
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OEM is best. There’s a new one for $290 +$11 shipping on eBay right now which isn’t much more than the one from AC racing.
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Kelz87 8/27/2019 7:56pm
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I’ve got one on my Kawi. I’ve only put an hour on it so I can’t say much about strength, but the hole where the plastic screws in didn’t thread very well. Besides that little nuance, it seems okay to me
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ktm_34 8/27/2019 11:50pm
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Recently bought one for my 17' CRF450 from them over eBay . Had a nasty crash that bent my OEM subframe beyond recognition.

I was not gonna buy an OEM subframe, here is South Africa they are ridiculously overpriced , they charge (R15000) about $950 going on the current US exchange rate. The AC racing one was a steal for R4500 ($293)

Fitment of the AC racing subframe was 100% correct. Had no issues whatsoever. Already had a crash with the new one and didn't bend.

Hope this helps !

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davis224 8/28/2019 2:30am
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I asked the same question when I bent my subframe on my 2009. Same answers, the aftermarket replacement is junk. I ended up bending mine back in place.
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bvm111 8/28/2019 6:21am
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SAM642 wrote:
Hey so after bending up my pipe pretty bad I have also linked the subframe slightly Has anyone used AC to replace OEM? A 2016 subframe...
Hey so after bending up my pipe pretty bad I have also linked the subframe slightly

Has anyone used AC to replace OEM? A 2016 subframe for a kx450 is quite expensive...

Thanks in advance
I have a OEM subframe for sale in the Bazaar currently with a factory race team green airbox installed. I am motivated to sell so if you are interested make me an honest offer.

https://m.vitalmx.com/forums/For-Sale-Bazaar,26/2016-2018-Factory-Race-…
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Question 8/28/2019 6:38am
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SAM642 wrote:
Hey so after bending up my pipe pretty bad I have also linked the subframe slightly Has anyone used AC to replace OEM? A 2016 subframe...
Hey so after bending up my pipe pretty bad I have also linked the subframe slightly

Has anyone used AC to replace OEM? A 2016 subframe for a kx450 is quite expensive...

Thanks in advance
bvm111 wrote:
I have a OEM subframe for sale in the Bazaar currently with a factory race team green airbox installed. I am motivated to sell so if...
I have a OEM subframe for sale in the Bazaar currently with a factory race team green airbox installed. I am motivated to sell so if you are interested make me an honest offer.

https://m.vitalmx.com/forums/For-Sale-Bazaar,26/2016-2018-Factory-Race-…
I have just watched your thread, nice parts ! I am sure the OP will like it too ! (I don't think the shipping costs are huge to Australia, a subframe + airbox + box should weight less than 2 kilos)
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jeffs 8/28/2019 7:40pm
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AC Subframes are complete junk. I bought one to save money over OEM for a 2015 kx450 and it cracked completely thru after two rides. I attempted to contact them and received no response. They don't answer there phone or emails. I took it to a fab shop to be repaired and they noticed it had broken in that spot before and was rewelded very poorly. I think they broke it during manufacture while bending it and rewelded it. I ended up buying an OEM one thru RMATV and it worked great. Save yourself some money in the long run and get an OEM one.

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