kawa110 Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 My first banshee—frame was twisted, couldnt get gas tank off and the steering stop bend would lock the wheels at full turn. second bike, bent subframe, cracked lower arm mounts, third bike—-frame multiple cracks, I think fatigue from jumping. cant find frames anymore for decent prices. More people would gusset it’s the kits were still available I think it was tarantula racing that had them. (it not hard to make gussets, don’t really need to buy a kit, but I’m sure more frames would be done right if someone offered it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caleb90 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Does like, idk... anyone feel like acknowledging that half of these frames have bent in the same exact spots for over 30 years?5 of the 7 banshees that I’ve set suspension up for this year alone have had one of those two points bent and 1 had both.If you’re going to take the time to strip a frame for powder, spend the one hour and $20 to gusset two spots on the frame or pay your local welder $50 to do it for you. Anyway... if you’re using 4130 or DOM gussets tig welded to mild steel, regular ER70S2 is usually the choice. ER80SD2 and SAE4130 wire can crack around the toe at the base material on mild steel. If you’re gonna mig weld it, I’d say to ask someone else because I can’t mig for shit.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalkgood thing i weld for a living and work for a company that has a fab shop about half the size of a walmart.. heheSent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caleb90 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 so tonight i cut the oem exhaust bump stops off. have a few low spots i dont like, will be filling in and re sanding before paint.. also im including pics where im adding gussets while keeping the oems in place.Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caleb90 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 more picsSent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caleb90 Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 worst part on frame, bike is low hr. i was first to open motor up. it spent time sitting outdoors for sure!Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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