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Offline Garage_guy_chris

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Tarozzi fork brace material
« on: March 13, 2014, 09:35:20 PM »
Hello everybody i have a easy one this time. I have been looking at a Tarozzi fork brace, based on the photos im seeing they almost look like they are made of a plastic resin or plastic? just curious if they are plastic or aluminum or something else?
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2014, 12:11:52 AM »
I think they are diecast. I am guessing zinc alloy.. But could be wrong..
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2014, 04:38:24 AM »
Frank's right about them being diecast, I'm not sure about the material. They are lightweight so not sure about the Zn content. Definitely not any plastic involved though.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2014, 04:57:13 AM »
That coating they put on them doesn't help either, gives it a real composite feel.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2014, 01:41:31 PM »
Cast aluminum, iirc. I ordered two last year, one for the cb and one for the kz. Well worth the money spent.


Edit: from FFTP site.

All Tarozzi fork braces are made of cast aluminum and are finished in a flat black coating for appearance and durability. Multi-language mounting instructions are included with each fork brace.

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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2014, 08:22:37 PM »
I have one on my 500. I ran it with no fender for a while until the fork slop started getting to me. I think it was the biggest performance upgrade i made in terms of handling.

And yes the finish is very weird. It is a cast piece of metal coated with lord knows what. Mine has held up well over the past couple years. Would recommend.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2014, 10:48:55 PM »
thats what i was hoping for. I figured if it was plastic it wouldnt be worth it. Im thinking about using it to firm things up and possibly mount the fender to it.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2014, 08:33:31 AM »
The coating on them is a ceramic coating done by HPC"s division in Aust.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2014, 10:43:49 AM »
The coating is what makes you think it may be plastic..
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2014, 12:29:21 PM »
I've seen a pic of a member on here that polished one up, looked real nice.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2014, 09:40:37 PM »
Has anyone come up with fender mount mod so you can run a fender with the Tarozzi brace on a 500/550??
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2014, 10:15:36 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on March 31, 2014, 09:40:37 PM
Has anyone come up with fender mount mod so you can run a fender with the Tarozzi brace on a 500/550??

I'm also very interested.

I was handling my fork brace again just today. The coating and finish makes it look and feel cheap. But knowing it's made of aluminum is all that matters I guess.

Might get it powder coated one day, unless I can figure out a quality fender mount for it.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2014, 11:10:41 PM »
I believe the 75/76 750F fender brace clears the fender. Probably 77/78 K too. I know that wasn't your front end but maybe the later 550's had taller lowers or a 750 fork swap would work for you.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2014, 11:32:17 PM »
Quote from: Don R on March 31, 2014, 11:10:41 PM
I believe the 75/76 750F fender brace clears the fender. Probably 77/78 K too. I know that wasn't your front end but maybe the later 550's had taller lowers or a 750 fork swap would work for you.

Interesting idea.  I am struggling with this bike, because I want to keep it mostly stock, but I'm fighting the urge to upgrade it.  I don't want to deviate to far from the stock look but swapping front ends.  I guess in my case that means either a fender or a fork brace but not both.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #14 on: April 21, 2014, 10:06:16 AM »
If your looking to keep the brace. I've seen them tapped from the underside and then the fender screwed onto the brace. Looking at the thickness you would need some short screws
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #15 on: April 21, 2014, 10:29:51 AM »
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #16 on: April 21, 2014, 02:09:06 PM »
Denfinetly gonna do that on my 400f.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #17 on: April 22, 2014, 11:24:34 AM »
I have one and drilled a hole through it to mount my fiberglass fender. It's metal.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #18 on: April 22, 2014, 05:56:36 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on March 31, 2014, 11:32:17 PM
Quote from: Don R on March 31, 2014, 11:10:41 PM
I believe the 75/76 750F fender brace clears the fender. Probably 77/78 K too. I know that wasn't your front end but maybe the later 550's had taller lowers or a 750 fork swap would work for you.

Interesting idea.  I am struggling with this bike, because I want to keep it mostly stock, but I'm fighting the urge to upgrade it.  I don't want to deviate to far from the stock look but swapping front ends.  I guess in my case that means either a fender or a fork brace but not both.

I machined the leg tops round then made a set of clamps to bolt up a VF500F fender. You'll need the 77/78 "taller" fork legs. (550 or 750) It doesn't take a big lunky brace to stiffen the forks on a street bike.  I use a Tarozzi brace on my racebike with the same fender if you are interested.

EDIT; I should mention this is for use with an 18" wheel. Originally the fender is mated to a 16" front but doesn't look silly at all with an 18...at least to me.


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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #19 on: April 23, 2014, 09:07:38 AM »
Very clean looking brace and fender set up.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #20 on: April 23, 2014, 09:23:45 AM »
The aluminum cross piece is part of this fender I think.. I have one in white, has that cool spoiler. Thing on the back part.
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #21 on: April 23, 2014, 12:47:08 PM »
I actually just installed a Tarozzi yesterday on my '76 750F.  As others have said, it looks like cast aluminum.  And yes, the finish is kind of weird.  Doesn't look bad though, and I'll probably end up painting it anyway.  And there was no problem mounting it above the stock fender.  Fits just fine, w/ plenty of clearance.  Go for it!
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #22 on: April 23, 2014, 01:00:51 PM »
Quote from: jdubb1977 on April 23, 2014, 12:47:08 PM
I actually just installed a Tarozzi yesterday on my '76 750F.  As others have said, it looks like cast aluminum.  And yes, the finish is kind of weird.  Doesn't look bad though, and I'll probably end up painting it anyway.  And there was no problem mounting it above the stock fender.  Fits just fine, w/ plenty of clearance.  Go for it!

How much do they cost and where to buy?
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Re: Tarozzi fork brace material
« Reply #24 on: April 23, 2014, 01:10:42 PM »
You need  the long forklegs to use that brace 75 and later A, 75/76 SS, and 77/78 K forks..on 750,s
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