A**e! How tricky to remove/lift rear subframe?

[david vaughan-birch]

I need to change the clutch slave cylinder on my 1150; got the shock off ok, but i cant get enough purchase with a round-headed hex key on one of the bolt heads to shift it (its been in there 11 years). I need to remove the cross-member that's in the way to get at it. So I think I need to take the subframe off or swing it up out of the way. Tricky or not? Or is it time to call in a grown-up? Help please!?

 

[Timolgra]

It's easy enough but don't overlook the small bolt at the back of the airbox

I'm pretty sure though, you should be able to get at the bolts without lifting the subframe.

 

[david vaughan-birch]

I thought so too-but its not going to happen! Got the subframe up (thanks for the top tip about the hidden bolt) now I've got to get the cross-piece off between the footpegs. I think/hope its just a tap out?

 

[DrFarkoff]

I thought so too-but its not going to happen! Got the subframe up (thanks for the top tip about the hidden bolt) now I've got to get the cross-piece off between the footpegs. I think/hope its just a tap out?

Undo allen keys at right side and it should twist out !

 

[david vaughan-birch]

Thanks, i was hoping it was something simple like that. I think the gods of corrosion might be against it being quite that straightforward but I live in hope...