Yz lowered subframe

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Has anyone done this? I’m think about getting a lowered or adjustable subframe but want some opinions before I do.
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WEAL 11/21/2018 12:01am
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Naanak wrote:
Has anyone done this? I’m think about getting a lowered or adjustable subframe but want some opinions before I do.
I did on a 15 SXF 450. This was the mod that the works GP bikes had. The lower subframe hole was welded closed and drilled 5mm further up. After shaping the subframe below the new holes everything fitted nicely again. You will notice more stability and less nervousness of the rear end over choppy stuff. Well worth for those bikes. I did not do it to the 16/17 or 18 SXF as I run a PC linkage which gives the same effect.
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m21racing 11/21/2018 9:50am
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Ive had several riders do this. Jgr used to do it, haesaker racing too.
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Naanak 11/21/2018 2:18pm
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m21racing wrote:
Ive had several riders do this. Jgr used to do it, haesaker racing too.
Would you say going by them that it’s worth it? I’m not worried about the price cause it’s not expensive just if it’s even worth doing.
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m21racing 11/21/2018 2:27pm
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m21racing wrote:
Ive had several riders do this. Jgr used to do it, haesaker racing too.
Naanak wrote:
Would you say going by them that it’s worth it? I’m not worried about the price cause it’s not expensive just if it’s even worth doing.
My shorter riders likes it. They thought it helped.

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Naanak 11/21/2018 3:04pm
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m21racing wrote:
My shorter riders likes it. They thought it helped.
Okay thanks man
Ghostrider145 11/21/2018 3:58pm
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I’m 5’ 9” And had it done to my 2012 RMZ. I only went 5mm but I really like the lower rear end feeling. I had Clayton at Trick eng. do the work. It was flawless.

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moto551 11/21/2018 8:48pm
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I have one that I would sell . Son used it on his 2016 yz125. Lowered rear end about 1/2 ". $50 Plus shipping
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jbrown15 11/21/2018 11:36pm
11/21/2018 11:36pm Edited Date/Time 11/21/2018 11:38pm
i know a couple of the local kids on Yamaha's have done it, both on 125's and 250f's.

I was talking with my buddy who's son has it done on his 2018 YZ250F and he said it puts a little strain in the exhaust system because you're lowering the mounting point and they cracked at least one system after some time.

With that said they still did it on his 2019, he's probably around 5'7".
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Naanak 11/22/2018 6:13pm
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jbrown15 wrote:
i know a couple of the local kids on Yamaha's have done it, both on 125's and 250f's. I was talking with my buddy who's son...
i know a couple of the local kids on Yamaha's have done it, both on 125's and 250f's.

I was talking with my buddy who's son has it done on his 2018 YZ250F and he said it puts a little strain in the exhaust system because you're lowering the mounting point and they cracked at least one system after some time.

With that said they still did it on his 2019, he's probably around 5'7".
I didn’t think about that but the fmf seems to need lots of wiggling to fit already.

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