I know you would.
Concerns over Subframe bolt upgrade
I've had a long hiatus from riding and recently have been making plans for long trips. To prepare, one thing I recently bought was the eagle mike drill through subframe bolt upgrade. I listened to T2Ws tutorial and in the comments noticed that there were some opinions concerning the potential drawbacks of drilling through the frame and I was wondering what everyone else's opinions on it were.
Is drilling through the subframe excessive? Would a simple replacement with better bolts do the same job? Anyone have tips on not screwing the drill portion up?
As you can see I have a lot of doubts.
Is drilling through the subframe excessive? Would a simple replacement with better bolts do the same job? Anyone have tips on not screwing the drill portion up?
As you can see I have a lot of doubts.
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I was hoping to provoke the rant after all but .... š¤·āāļø@pdwestman's right, you know.
First no "Freakers" anymore now this...... š¢
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Thank you all for your thoughts! I think for now I'll do the bolt upgrade without drilling. Save the drilling for when I feel confident about it
I did the drill through subframe kit.
Just because.
Just because.
Youāll get no condemnation (or very little) for riding/modding your bike as you see fit! Gather data, decide, and whatever brings you the most smiles per mile and peace of mind, do it and ride on!!Thank you all for your thoughts! I think for now I'll do the bolt upgrade without drilling. Save the drilling for when I feel confident about it
I replaced my sub frame bolts on my Gen 1 becasue I broke a couple on the Gen 2 I had. I repalced all of the bolts with the exception that needed drilling. It was the night before leaving for the Idaho BDR trip this summer. I weight 200 lbs and carry another 35 - 40 in tools and camping gear. I've ridden some pretty technical stuff with this set up and never broke a bolt. Both front and rear suspension have been too. That's my experience and opinion but there are those on this site with a lot more experience and knowledge.I've had a long hiatus from riding and recently have been making plans for long trips. To prepare, one thing I recently bought was the eagle mike drill through subframe bolt upgrade. I listened to T2Ws tutorial and in the comments noticed that there were some opinions concerning the potential drawbacks of drilling through the frame and I was wondering what everyone else's opinions on it were.
Is drilling through the subframe excessive? Would a simple replacement with better bolts do the same job? Anyone have tips on not screwing the drill portion up?
As you can see I have a lot of doubts.
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