Left-Hand Sub-frame Loop's Purpose???
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Left-Hand Sub-frame Loop's Purpose???
What's the metal loop welded to the left sub-frame tube in front of the passenger footpeg for?
Other than being a convenient tie down point...is there some special use for it, like maybe to tie the subframe up during tranny removal or perhaps an aid to assembling the bike at the factory?
Curious minds want to know...
Other than being a convenient tie down point...is there some special use for it, like maybe to tie the subframe up during tranny removal or perhaps an aid to assembling the bike at the factory?
Curious minds want to know...
Rich
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Re: Left-Hand Sub-frame Loop's Purpose???
hey, Rich
I posted that exact question a year or so ago and the best answer was that it was maybe something used in the manufacture of it- as you suggested, or something for another bike.
I wanted to mount the reservoir for my wilber's there, on the inside, and the loop was in the way. I cut it off and have missed it nil.
JOhn
I posted that exact question a year or so ago and the best answer was that it was maybe something used in the manufacture of it- as you suggested, or something for another bike.
I wanted to mount the reservoir for my wilber's there, on the inside, and the loop was in the way. I cut it off and have missed it nil.
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Re: Left-Hand Sub-frame Loop's Purpose???
It's for opening beer bottles.
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Re: Left-Hand Sub-frame Loop's Purpose???
Thanks John, that's what I would've guessed.
And thanks Hank...now that I know what it can be used for , it's stayin'.
And thanks Hank...now that I know what it can be used for , it's stayin'.
Rich
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Re: Left-Hand Sub-frame Loop's Purpose???
Beer bottles... those clever Germans.
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Re: Left-Hand Sub-frame Loop's Purpose???
OK. Seriously. Have contemplated the subframe "loop" mystery for some time now. And I did try to use the loop to pop the top of a beer during a rally, but was unsuccessful. So had to double-check tonight...It's for opening beer bottles.
Wintering during cold & rainy season.
Beverage of choice for battery charger supervision.
The loop.
Blocked by exhaust from rear.
No leverage from side.
Footpeg prevents beer bottle levering from front.
Even twisted the loop up to vertical position (no joy), then down to vertical position in other direction... which detached the forward end from its subframe weld.
Have no fear - I used a Craftsman beer opener from the tool chest to enjoy that cold Fat Tire amber.
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Re: Left-Hand Sub-frame Loop's Purpose???
Oh Dude!
I have no idea why I am disappointed, but I am. I guess I envisioned myself as the coolest guy at the party, with my bottle-opening motorcycle. But, since I don't go to parties, I rarely drink, and never do those things when riding my motorcycle, it was pointless feature for me anyway.
/still disappointed/
I have no idea why I am disappointed, but I am. I guess I envisioned myself as the coolest guy at the party, with my bottle-opening motorcycle. But, since I don't go to parties, I rarely drink, and never do those things when riding my motorcycle, it was pointless feature for me anyway.
/still disappointed/
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Re: Left-Hand Sub-frame Loop's Purpose???
What are you doing with an out-of-state beer. Are you from Oregon or what?sweatmark wrote:[...] Fat Tire amber.It's for opening beer bottles.
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Found the cupboards bare, except for some Fat Tire. Otherwise, I'd have featured a favorite (best served in pints):What are you doing with an out-of-state beer. Are you from Oregon or what?
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Re: Left-Hand Sub-frame Loop's Purpose???
O.K, I'll let it go this time around. Rogue Brewery is somewhat acceptable, but it does not compare to YouJean made Ninkasi. I tried to top a bottle of Ninkasi on my frame loop and had the same results as you so your point is valid.sweatmark wrote:Found the cupboards bare, except for some Fat Tire. Otherwise, I'd have featured a favorite (best served in pints):What are you doing with an out-of-state beer. Are you from Oregon or what?