What is the difference, other than the round tubing, between a stock 250R frame and an aftermarket one. I know that the geometry is diff. and the bottom frame rails are closer together. Where is the geometry changed at? and how has this improved the frame.

 

The big difference is that most aftermarket frames are made up of chromoly steel. They are usually lighter and stiffer than factory frames. The geometry change is to improve the handling of the quad. It will let you to MX race one day and Flat Track the next The point where the a-arms attach to the frame is where the adjustments are made. Some frame maker even make adjustment at the ball-joints.

 

I would suggest having a reputable fabricator who is very familiar with the 250R frames repair and gusset your stock frame. It will be more than suitable for mere mortals such as myself. Spend your hard earned duckets on suspension work and a few roll design stickers. Most people will not be able to tell the difference and you will see an immediate imrovement on your quads ability.

 

Just don't send it to Rocky Ridge Racing. They will keep your frame for months. Tell you that it is about ready. Then when you get it back it will look exactly like it did when it was sent off.

 

Ridzhard who do you recommend? I am needing this done to mine very soon.

CT250R

 

I am in Tucson AZ, so it will be impossible for me to recommmend someone local to you. Here, there are two shops who I would trust, Quad Werks, and McKee Motorsports. Both are very good and have excellent fabricators in house. They are both very good on turnaround time. I would recommend that you go to the local track or playground where the racers and fast riders hang out and ask them who they recommend. Then visit each shop. A good rule of thumb is that if they can't take time out of their busy day to help you out and answer your questions, how much time are they going to put into your project. If you can't find somebody local, I could get you the info on both shops here and you could work with them directly. Incidentally, Roll design makes a very nice gusset kit for all you Banshee owners that need to do the same thing. It addresses all the Banshee weak areas.

 

i beleive calds560 is WRONG, although the after market frames are chromoly and much stonger, i think that is all they are. the dont change geometry or you would have to buy all new parts such as swing arm and arms. the change in the geometry is in the a arms and swing arm that is where you get your ajustablity.....not the frame

 

actually, he is right. the front frame rails are closer together, allowing use of +3 a arms and still maintaining ama legal width. this allows more travel and better suspension action.