Rear subframe cross-member?

spinoli1 · 29-May-2005, 19:13

Hi Guys,

Would any of you knowledgeable folk know what purpose this cross-member on my 998 biposto rear subframe serves? (the bit ringed in red).

It has never had anything attached to it, and I am thinking of removing it for highly technical and cunning reasons (it gets in the way of stuff).

Spinoli

[Edited on 30-5-2005 by spinoli1]

Mr_S · 29-May-2005, 22:19

Corse oil breather catch tank mounting

Just a guess though....

rcgbob44 · 29-May-2005, 22:55

Mine hasn`t got one of those!

spinoli1 · 31-May-2005, 09:22

I don't think it's a catch tank/breather box mount, as it is a biposto subframe. thanks anyway.

If some one doesn't come up with a good reason to keep it, I shall perform a subframectomy next wek-end.

Spinoli

ziggi · 31-May-2005, 11:05

That would be the mounting point for the 1.6M CPU - looks just like my 996S bip frame hanging on the garage wall.

spinoli1 · 31-May-2005, 14:18

Thank you Ziggy,

My 996S had a solo alloy subframe, with the CPU mounted at the back.

Either way, my 998 has its CPU down by the battery, so I'll start sharpening the Dremmel.

Spinoli

ziggi · 31-May-2005, 15:06

Hey - my 996S also

L3OONY · 01-Jun-2005, 19:13

Just before you carry out this tricky op, it doesnt work as a brace laterally does it?

I am sure that someone would have suggested this but...

spinoli1 · 02-Jun-2005, 09:19

Thanks for the words of caution L3OONY,

The cross-piece is quite thin pressed steel, with a bend in it, so there's no way it contributes any structural strength. It does look like it's meant to mount something for a different model.

Spin

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29-May-2005, 22:19	#2
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport Corse oil breather catch tank mounting Just a guess though.... Reply

29-May-2005, 22:55	#3
rcgbob44 Registered Forum User BSB Star Bikes: 998s, Jota, KTM 690 Duke Posts: 5,990 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: My Jota goes rumpety rump! & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! Mine hasn`t got one of those! Reply

31-May-2005, 09:22	#4
spinoli1 Registered Forum User Mille Bikes: 998Bip Posts: 394 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Truro, Cornwall Mood: Carbonara I don't think it's a catch tank/breather box mount, as it is a biposto subframe. thanks anyway. If some one doesn't come up with a good reason to keep it, I shall perform a subframectomy next wek-end. Spinoli Reply

31-May-2005, 11:05	#5
ziggi Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 957 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Horsham, West Sussex That would be the mounting point for the 1.6M CPU - looks just like my 996S bip frame hanging on the garage wall. Reply

31-May-2005, 14:18	#6
spinoli1 Registered Forum User Mille Bikes: 998Bip Posts: 394 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Truro, Cornwall Mood: Carbonara Thank you Ziggy, My 996S had a solo alloy subframe, with the CPU mounted at the back. Either way, my 998 has its CPU down by the battery, so I'll start sharpening the Dremmel. Spinoli Reply

31-May-2005, 15:06	#7
ziggi Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 957 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Horsham, West Sussex Hey - my 996S also Reply

01-Jun-2005, 19:13	#8
L3OONY Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 106 Join Date: Jul 2004 Mood: Mildly reckless... Just before you carry out this tricky op, it doesnt work as a brace laterally does it? I am sure that someone would have suggested this but... Reply

02-Jun-2005, 09:19	#9
spinoli1 Registered Forum User Mille Bikes: 998Bip Posts: 394 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Truro, Cornwall Mood: Carbonara Thanks for the words of caution L3OONY, The cross-piece is quite thin pressed steel, with a bend in it, so there's no way it contributes any structural strength. It does look like it's meant to mount something for a different model. Spin Reply