'99 VS newer Sub-frame strenght

[buddha65281]

Hey everyone, I just took a trip to North Cape, Norway from Germany on my '99 Busa and with the weight and everything the rear aluminum Sub-Frame (supports the seats and rear plastic) broke on my. I had it welded (alum) and then it did it again. I guess I just had to much weight for it. I just got another rear sub-frame from a 2006 and I swear it feels heavier. It also has metal welded to the vertical studs and my original did not have that.

My question: Are the new sub-frames STRONGER than the originals? I will weigh the old and the new (2006) to see if there is a weight difference, I am just wondering if Suzuki realized that the overseas market requires a heavier sub-frame.

Thanks for the replies...

Buddha65281
Germany and Ohio

PS... if you have never seen the MIDNIGHT sun, it is a beautiful sight...

 

[BlueHaya]

the newer ones are not aluminum, thats why they are heavier. Not sure what year they changed probably 2001-2002?

They changed metals for the reason you speak of...breaking. The aluminum ones are good for racers looking to shave some weight.

 

[GoldenChild]

seven pounds difference silver vs black subframes.
99-00 had lightweight silver aluminum subframes
01 to present are steel black colored.

 

[Busa1166]

I am surprised you can leave the light on 2 wheels.

 

[dadofthree]

Well known fact, the early subframes are lighter and weaker