noob question!!

gilroy222 · 05-20-2008, 04:40 PM

ok so i dont know a whole lot about dirt bikes so heres my question. just got my fmf pipe in put it on and when i was mounting the bracket that supports the mid-pipe, i came accross the instruction that says to pinch together the tabs on the bracket and install the supplied bolt and aluminum spacer between the subframe and bracket, i thaught wut the hell is the subframe,now i thaught the sub-frame was just underneith the fender so i thaught the spacer should be on the inside underneith the fender but it wouldnt work so i out it on the outside of the fender. if u dont understand wut im asking just tell me where the subframe is.

turtlemann14 · 05-20-2008, 05:00 PM

the hole back half of the frame, past the larger tubes that run downward to the foot pegs

wr250f95 · 05-20-2008, 05:15 PM

what turtle said.

gilroy222 · 05-20-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turtlemann14

the hole back half of the frame, past the larger tubes that run downward to the foot pegs

turtlemann14 · 05-20-2008, 05:43 PM

i would think that it would mean to take both sides of the bracket and put the spacer between the frame and bracket

bracket|bracket|spacer|frame(mount)

gilroy222 · 05-20-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turtlemann14

i would think that it would mean to take both sides of the bracket and put the spacer between the frame and bracket

bracket|bracket|spacer|frame(mount)

ok that does seem right except on that bolt, the threads only go half way and then if its set up like that theres nothing on the left side of the bracket to hold it there,like a nut cant do it because that bolts threads arent long enough to go farther,the spacer takes up the entire space of threads.

Hardtail · 05-24-2008, 04:14 PM

Make sure it's clearing everthing and don't use the spacer, maybe a washer if it hits plastic.

tigmaster · 05-24-2008, 08:30 PM

It should bolt up in the same spot as the stock one. Really, spacers are not important because they are only there to help the pipe clear the tire if it is a 4 stroke. If it is a 2 stroke, they matter a bit more. Just arrange them until the pipe and expansion chamber line up best. If it is a 4 stroke, loosen the header before doing all this, just slightly.

wr250f95 · 05-24-2008, 08:32 PM

Ive never heard of an exhaust that require you put another bracket on the bike :O

05-20-2008, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
gilroy222 C Rider Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 38	noob question!! ok so i dont know a whole lot about dirt bikes so heres my question. just got my fmf pipe in put it on and when i was mounting the bracket that supports the mid-pipe, i came accross the instruction that says to pinch together the tabs on the bracket and install the supplied bolt and aluminum spacer between the subframe and bracket, i thaught wut the hell is the subframe,now i thaught the sub-frame was just underneith the fender so i thaught the spacer should be on the inside underneith the fender but it wouldnt work so i out it on the outside of the fender. if u dont understand wut im asking just tell me where the subframe is.

05-20-2008, 05:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,422	the hole back half of the frame, past the larger tubes that run downward to the foot pegs __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Kawasaki z1 900 1973 rake extended, big bore block 1127cc, carbs, straight pipe exhaust, coils, and new paint job Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

05-20-2008, 05:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 6,952	what turtle said. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

05-20-2008, 05:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,422	i would think that it would mean to take both sides of the bracket and put the spacer between the frame and bracket bracket\|bracket\|spacer\|frame(mount) __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Kawasaki z1 900 1973 rake extended, big bore block 1127cc, carbs, straight pipe exhaust, coils, and new paint job Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

05-24-2008, 04:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hardtail Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast V.A. Posts: 1,292	Make sure it's clearing everthing and don't use the spacer, maybe a washer if it hits plastic. __________________ I love the smell of gasoline!! I woke up.....life is good!!!

05-24-2008, 08:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,072	It should bolt up in the same spot as the stock one. Really, spacers are not important because they are only there to help the pipe clear the tire if it is a 4 stroke. If it is a 2 stroke, they matter a bit more. Just arrange them until the pipe and expansion chamber line up best. If it is a 4 stroke, loosen the header before doing all this, just slightly. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

05-24-2008, 08:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 6,952	Ive never heard of an exhaust that require you put another bracket on the bike :O __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

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