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Subframe Question

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Hey guys....new to the KDX family and wondering what is the purpose of the little "stub" that sticks off the subframe near the right rear number plate? I tried some searching but I apparently don't know what to call it...or what to search for.
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There has been a lot of speculation on that but no one knows for sure!
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I think it's there to protect the exhaust in a crash - if you look, without that piece there would be a big opening where it could get hit.
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Post by kx54c »

was told it is a handle to lift bike on stand
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I would go with the crash bar for the pipe theory.
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Post by Julien D »

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rbates9 wrote:I would go with the crash bar for the pipe theory.
Nope. The E series has the same nub, but one on each side. So unless there was a KDX with exhaust on both sides, I don't buy the pipe protection theory.

Handle for moving the bike without destroying the side panel gets my vote.
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Post by Brian »

I agree...I think it's some sort of grab handle.
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Post by Toby from MO »

I tend to agree. I tried it out this morning...putting the bike on a stand. It's more handy than trying to grab under the seat.

One of my buddies thought it was a place to hang your helmet after a ride. :grin:
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Some retarded jap forgot to put em both sides on the H
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