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Afinley
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 11:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Do Ss have different subframes than Rs?

I am looking to do swap my R into an S, and do not know how much I am biting off. Luckily my girlfriend flipped her Scg, so I know all about the differences in front of the forks, but the tail section is new to me. I know that the tray is different, but that is about it.

On my bike I have had it down to the frame, but she doesn't let me touch her bike. So, has anyone done a tail swap that wants to share their knowledge?

(also, if you have an S and want an R, let me know)
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Kustomklassix
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 10:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Afinley, I can't quite remember what all is involved off the top of my head (it's not a WHOLE lot), but I know for a fact that others here will be able to chime in and help as it has been done many times before.

My main reason for posting tho is because I happen to have an S tail and wouldn't mind swithching over to an R...
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Afinley
Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 11:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Do go on

I found a little bit more on here, and my main question was if the metal subframe needed to get swapped, and the answer is yes : (
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West_sac_bueller
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 01:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Afinley: The subframe needs to be swapped out for sure. I started to do the swap on my lightning and did not want to start moving electronics and brake fluid reservoirs. A firebolt to a lightning should be a little bit easier. You will just have more room under the seat for storage. good luck
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West_sac_bueller
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 01:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Kustomklassix: If you are still looking for a subframe and tail section for an R, I have one that I am willing to part with.
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Glitch
Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 06:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

A firebolt to a lightning should be a little bit easier.
Much easier.


http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&as_q=tail+swap& as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&num=10&lr=&as_filetype=&ft=i &as_sitesearch=www.badweatherbikers.com&as_qdr=all &as_rights=&as_occt=any&cr=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&safe=o ff
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New12r
Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 07:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

IF you have an SS the frame is different than the R.

The subframe will fit if you have a torch, a great sense of fabrication and patience.

Basically the mounting holes are about a 1/2 in off, wider and further apart.

Then you get to have fun re routing all the wires.
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Nevrenuf
Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 09:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

if i can't find a trade for a cr, i'll definitely think about swapping out to a lighting. couldn't do 150 on the r the other day but was able to do 600 on the scg bringing it back from nashville.
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Bueller83
Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah it is hard to fit everything into the R tail when switching from the S I would guess that the R to S would be easier because there is less in the R tail than the S
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