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Offline Terry in Australia

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Building a bridge............. (between your legs!) More pics!
« on: October 07, 2006, 06:51:00 AM »
Well I couldn't find the other thread about steering dampers, but I mentioned the benefits of fork braces, and said I'd attempt to make one this weekend for CB750's.

Sean Condon needs one for his F3 "Beastie", and mainly because I didn't have any steel tube to do one for a K0-K8, I opted to make an alloy 3 piece brace instead.

This one isn't finished yet, but I'm pleased with how it's shaping up and thought I'd share how I'm spending my time, ha ha! Cheers, Terry. ;D 
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2006, 06:58:51 AM »
Looking good Terry. Whats the center bolt for? Plan on making any for the CB550? DrMark
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2006, 07:02:45 AM »
 I don't know Terry....looks a little flimsy to me. ;) ;D ;D
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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2006, 07:26:40 AM »
Quote from: DrMark on October 07, 2006, 06:58:51 AM
Looking good Terry. Whats the center bolt for? Plan on making any for the CB550? DrMark

What centre bolt Doc? It's a "T" for, er, "Top", ha ha! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2006, 08:21:31 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 07, 2006, 07:26:40 AM
It's a "T" for, er, "Top", ha ha! Cheers, Terry. ;D

   And here I thought it was the international symbol for "stiff rod" :D :D
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« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2006, 08:39:13 AM »
You'd be dangerous with some modern equipment.
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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2006, 09:14:13 AM »
Reminds me of the old joke -

Q - How do you make a fork brace?

A - Mill away everything that doesn't look like a fork brace.
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2006, 10:43:10 AM »
hi terry, that fork brace looks good ,  8), had a micron one fitted to a old honda outfit i had sure stopped the fork legs walking as they say ;),    mick.
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2006, 10:52:21 AM »
Nice work boss!  :)
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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2006, 11:24:19 AM »
Here is the link in question.
http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=10547.0

Let me know when you get something together for the old K8
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2006, 11:24:34 AM »
nice work there terry.

I'm thinking of switching from the stock front fender to a plastic/glass one. would I need this type of brace if I did this?

BTW, How's my adapter coming?

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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2006, 12:18:38 PM »
Quote from: hymodyne on October 07, 2006, 11:24:34 AM
nice work there terry.

I'm thinking of switching from the stock front fender to a plastic/glass one. would I need this type of brace if I did this?

BTW, How's my adapter coming?

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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2006, 02:27:30 PM »
The factory "brace" is really just a fender bracket, but better than nothing at all, I guess. I shudder when I see bikes with no fender, and no brace either. Regardless of how many discs you have, as Mick says, a fork brace will stop the fork legs from "walking". 

I've got one on my Suzuki GS1000S, which is probably the best handling Jap bike from the 1970's anyway, so no big difference when just tooling around, but it does feel a little more "planted", particularly when pushed hard thru the twisties under brakes.

They were very popular with Kawasakis back in the day, for many years the words "Kawasaki" and "handling" were mutually exclusive. Cheers, Terry. ;D
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2006, 02:30:55 PM »
damn, wish I had one of those milling machines, That brace looks good Terry, it will sure keep those legs in check.
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« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2006, 02:42:19 PM »
Quote from: scunny on October 07, 2006, 02:30:55 PM
damn, wish I had one of those milling machines, That brace looks good Terry, it will sure keep those legs in check.

They're not expensive mate, they're only an "entry level" mill/drill, under $2K here in Oz when I bought it, it's the tooling that costs the big bucks. I really want a bigger gear driven mill with auto feed, my arms are just about falling off from turning those wheels, ha ha! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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« Reply #15 on: October 07, 2006, 03:53:26 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 07, 2006, 02:42:19 PM
Quote from: scunny on October 07, 2006, 02:30:55 PM
damn, wish I had one of those milling machines, That brace looks good Terry, it will sure keep those legs in check.

They're not expensive mate, they're only an "entry level" mill/drill, under $2K here in Oz when I bought it, it's the tooling that costs the big bucks. I really want a bigger gear driven mill with auto feed, my arms are just about falling off from turning those wheels, ha ha! Cheers, Terry. ;D
DRO, powerfeeds and such ARE nice. Christ man....you'd know how to use them too! ;D ;)
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« Reply #16 on: October 07, 2006, 04:18:29 PM »
Yeah Mike, I need a better mill, I might have to buy one when I sell a couple of the bikes that I keep tripping over, ha ha! Cheers, Terry. ;D 
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"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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« Reply #17 on: October 07, 2006, 10:28:21 PM »
I hope there are a couple of pics of brace I'm making to fit Suzuki forks in a Yamaha. Suzuki have had a bolt down brace from 1985 until abou 2003.
It also has the brake unions connected to the sides instead of two lines or a crossover line.
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« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2006, 03:47:49 AM »
yeah yeah fork brace,  looks good ,but I think that fuel cap is exactly what I want (notice it's not a need   :D)
 did you, um , mill that yourself mate?? ;D
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« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2006, 05:36:01 AM »
Tez,
Beautiful work, and sure to out perform the original. I measured up the 'brace' on the 400, and it's a whopping 2.6mm thick.
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« Reply #20 on: October 08, 2006, 05:39:05 AM »
Quote from: DeLuxe on October 08, 2006, 05:36:01 AM
Tez,
Beautiful work, and sure to out perform the original. I measured up the 'brace' on the 400, and it's a whopping 2.6mm thick.


Thanks for that mate, and you're right, it's not a brace, it's just a piece of tin to hang your fender off, ha ha! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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« Reply #21 on: October 08, 2006, 06:10:48 AM »
so does this meen you will be making them for a resonable price for the good friends you have on this forum.... ;)

peace ;D

BTW top work mate.... looks fantastic... and like always a top job form you....great
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« Reply #22 on: October 08, 2006, 06:56:40 AM »
Terry, does that mill spin the opposite direction, like your toilets?   ;D
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« Reply #23 on: October 08, 2006, 06:59:03 AM »
HEY!!!.... watch it buddy!!!!.... we ozzystralians stick together...... BTW which way does it 'NORMALLY' go...:)

good ol coriolis(?) effect

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« Reply #24 on: October 08, 2006, 09:52:30 AM »
Sorry to interupt the fun but could I ask one of you to explain what the "brace" is for? Where does it go? What is the improved effect? I gather that it keeps the forks from "walking" but I don't know what that means either.

Thanks for the info.
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