Author Topic: Does anyone have CB 750 Fork Braces from these guys ? (Read 8785 times)

IndianRider · « **on:** April 13, 2007, 08:41:19 AM »

Was surfing the web and bumped into these guys .. http://www.spec2.com/index2.html

Looks like they have front fork braces for the entine CB series bikes

.. Does anyone have CB 750 Fork Braces from these guys ?

http://www.spec2.com/clips.html#apps

Jinxracing · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:53:16 AM »

I wouldn't buy any fork brace that I didn't have a picture of. I'd be worried that the brace would be the type that clamps the tubes a couple of inches below the bottom triple clamp and not the type that clamps on the top of the fork lowers.

Jinx

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:57:22 AM »

Quote from: Jinxracing on April 13, 2007, 08:53:16 AM

I wouldn't buy any fork brace that I didn't have a picture of.

I agree 150%..
I cant see how places online expect people to buy things without a picture...

SD750F · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2007, 11:42:06 AM »

I have thought the same thing about the Spec2 guys. I have goon back to their web site so many times looking for information but without any pictures I have now removed them from my bookmarks...

Scott

IndianRider · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:49:10 PM »

it would be interesting to call them up and ask for more details and actually see a pic of the brace installed on a cb750 .. i might do that when i am ready for a brace ..

Geeto67 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2007, 02:37:00 AM »

I know a few guys running specII chambers on their two strokes and the quality is good. I don't think they make the pipes any more though. The fork braces they list are telefix braces which you can find pictures of on the web in other places.

KB02 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2007, 05:02:33 AM »

Would be nice if they listed an e-mail address as well. $:-\$

doug_id · « **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2007, 06:48:53 AM »

From the telefix web page (german)

http://www.telefix-products.de/

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 14, 2007, 07:00:44 AM »

Anyone have another site where someone could buy one of these braces ?
I think I am finally gonna have to breakdown and buy one for my CB750 (Bike is Scarry at tollway speeds)..

SD750F · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2007, 10:01:27 AM »

Me too, I really need to find a good brace, and I do like the look of the Telefix brace. And I think they can be bought in natural or black? I am going with a custom fender up front and really need to add the brace for additional fork integrity...

Scott

doug_id · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2007, 10:04:11 AM »

Call Spec II and see if anybody answers the phone.

cafe75-550 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 14, 2007, 11:55:29 AM »

The telefix braces are good braces that mount on the top of the fork sliders. I bought a set of telefix adjustable clip-ons from Spec 2, and was less than impressed with their service. I did get my clip-ons, but only after about 6 weeks for a part they said they had, and only after numerous calls. They did deliver, but it wasn't the smoothest process ever. But you'll have a hard time finding anyone else to get that stuff from in the US.

On that note, I have a telefix fork brace for a 750, but its the late model F-type (calipers mounted behind the forks instead of in front). Its not the one that I need, so if anyone has a use for it shoot me a PM. (it has been beadblasted by a PO)

Should fit this type of fork

SD750F · « **Reply #12 on:** April 14, 2007, 03:54:39 PM »

cafe75-550,

Sent you a private email...

Scott

333 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 14, 2007, 06:09:53 PM »

The term "fork braces" make you think that they actually clamp to the fork tubes. Al l fork braces connect to the upper part of the lowers. And not to sound like I work for Spec II, but they have been around for many, many years. They used to( and may still) make nice expansion pipes for the GT Suzukis and 2 stroke Kaws back in the day. Telefix has also been around foever. Certainly names you can trust.

IndianRider · « **Reply #14 on:** April 14, 2007, 09:42:00 PM »

cafe75-550... since i started the thread does that mean i have first dibs on the brace ? kidding ..

please lemme know if the deal with SD750F doesnt work out .. cheers ..

Jinxracing · « **Reply #15 on:** April 14, 2007, 10:34:23 PM »

Quote from: 333 on April 14, 2007, 06:09:53 PM

The term "fork braces" make you think that they actually clamp to the fork tubes. All fork braces connect to the upper part of the lowers.

Unless you're talking about one of these...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB450-CL450-CB-450-CL-450-Fork-Brace-Tweek-Bar_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35592QQihZ012QQitemZ220102397274QQrdZ1

They pop up on eBay from time to time for all sorts of different models. Not too useful unless you're running extended forks.

Jinx

cafe75-550 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:13:35 AM »

Quote from: SD750F on April 14, 2007, 03:54:39 PM

cafe75-550,

Sent you a private email...

Scott

Sorry Scott! I forgot my email on this site was my Yahoo account, couldn't find your email for a bit.

. I found it and sent you an email.

333 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 15, 2007, 10:22:47 AM »

Quote from: Jinxracing on April 14, 2007, 10:34:23 PM

Unless you're talking about one of these...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB450-CL450-CB-450-CL-450-Fork-Brace-Tweek-Bar_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35592QQihZ012QQitemZ220102397274QQrdZ1

They pop up on eBay from time to time for all sorts of different models. Not too useful unless you're running extended forks.

Jinxweek

So which is it? A fork brace or a tweek bar? I don't want to get caught up in a war of words, but it's a tweek bar. It seems to me that it was called something else too, but that was sooo long ago. When I first started in the biz in '85, these accessories were just fading away. And you are right about the extended fork thing. My first bike had one on its 6" extended forks for about a week. Luckily, the bike came to me with the stock tubes as well.

I blame youth for this. These kids weren't around when some words were used the first time. I cite as an example something I saw on a sports talk show a month or so ago. They were talking about steroid use in todays sports and refered to them as "roids". My question is:When did the term"roids" stop being short for hemmoroids" I guess todays youth hasn't suffered that one yet.

SD750F · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2007, 11:42:15 AM »

I received the Telefix brace and tried to fit it yesterday. Sorry to say that the brace is too wide for the standard CB750 later Super Sport models as indicated. It is almost 0.25 inched too wide at the narrowest adjustment on the brace. But the clamps themselves are perfect and retain properly on the lowers just below the wiper seal.

I would venture to say that the brace is made for a Goldwing or a DOHC model. I am going to contact Spec2 on Monday to see if they know what brace I have with the marking "A2".

I am back to the drawing board...

Scott

SD750F · « **Reply #19 on:** April 25, 2007, 04:46:37 AM »

New information directly from Telefix. Does anyone know what a CB750C is??? I am guessing that like there is no F3 in europe, that maybe the "C" designation means somthing we don;t have here in the US...

Scott

Bodi · « **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2007, 07:06:54 AM »

The CB750C is a DOHC "custom" (ie cuiser) model, 1980 or 1981 era I think.

Kamal · « **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2007, 10:18:41 AM »

Scott,

Can you give me the dimensions on this Telefix brace you have?

I am working with an early goldwing fork, and would love to fit a brace.

If you could give me the minimum inside width, and the diameter of the actual clamp that goes around the fork slider (fork lower).

Thanks!

Kamal

SD750F · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2007, 11:29:14 AM »

Kamal,

The clamp diameter where it attaches to the top of your fork lowers is approximately 2.175 inches. The minimum inside dimension between both clamps is 5.25 inches and the maximum is around 5.40 inches. The arch top extends just a little over 0.75 inches from the flat side ob the bottom clamp. All of the screw hardware is pretty much trash and the two spanning lock-down screws are galled and the tapped side needs to be cleaned out due to aluminum deposits.

Scott

turboguzzi · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2007, 04:47:16 PM »

i have used these on my CB500 racer and am very happy with the fit and rigidity they added to the front end

about 60 euros here in italy

http://www.tarozzipaolo.it/inglese/stabiliz.htm

Cheers
TG

SD750F · « **Reply #24 on:** May 02, 2007, 12:25:19 PM »

And the dilemma continues....

I have received information from Telefix directly after a couple weeks asking questions back and forth. Again the problem originates with the European models not matching any of our models. For instance take a look on the Tarozzipaolo site listed one message above. All of the models for the Honda are all different with different years than what we are use to here in the States.

So I get two options from Telefix directly when I sent them my fork dimensions. Their PN 65.15.19 marked B2, or 65.15.01 marked A1. They are not sure which one to use... Again because the have never heard of a 1978 F3 or even a 1977 F2 CB750 because they have those models listed in the early 80's...

The brace I bought maybe a Telefix PN 65.15.20 that seams to be made for our 1981 or 1982 DOHC CB750 with a center to center fork dimension of 192mm.

I tried calling Spec2 to see if they could convert the Telefix PN's to their PN's... Well there is a message. They are so busy that they are not answering their phone right now...

Wow... I try to make this work and all I get is 3 weeks of headaches and a block of aluminum that I can't use for $50...

Any insights or suggestions are welcomed...

Scott

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