Frame Gusseting LT500

• Frame Gusseting LT500
  Posted by Mitch Keller on 30 Nov, 2012 19:27
• Had these pics posted on the old HQ site, thought they might help out any one else that is re doing a frame.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Glamisrider on 10 Jan, 2013 11:30
• I also did corner gussets on my lower tubes where the engine mounts on a horizontal plane and both down tubes.
  
  So far it all help except I just found a good crack on the left side swinger mount just like you have in the first picture.
  
  
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Q2W on 10 Jan, 2013 13:47
• Also, the seat latch bar needs reinforcing.
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Mitch Keller on 10 Jan, 2013 13:51
• Quote from: Q2W on 10 Jan, 2013 13:47

  Also, the seat latch bar needs reinforcing.
  

  If I had to do it all over again I would have made it a 3/16 plate than that thin metal that there.
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by Q2W on 10 Jan, 2013 13:54
• great idea!  Right now i have a couple of cracks on mine.
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