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Does anyone have a TKat brace without the lip at the top of the clamp for the slider cap to go on to?
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"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
1980 LG
1981 LH -
China
That looks like one of those Chinese pirated copies of a tkat brace....
Oh - never seen one that way.
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'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
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no AC
my AC system is being replaced on the first record setting 104 degree heat day in San Antonio.,.. it is HOT...
I have never seen a brace without the lip - the lip catches the rubber boot.
If it doesn't have one maybe its an early prototype design...
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'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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Maybe hard for you to phantom since havin' ridin in Colo., but two days ago 106 and 102's every day since here John! Those TKat pieces he's showing have the raise lip for the dust seals as they should. The way I understood him, was he wants some without the upper lip on them. That was the reason I was wondering what his intentions were. His only option would be to chuck them up in a lathe and machine them flush with top. Still wonderin' what he has in store doing this.81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Nope. I didn't look close enough at the one I bought on fleabay. It was sold as coming off an "E" so I bought it for my "F".
It does not fit. I contacted him and he says he took it off the "E" but it looks brand new. Not cleaned up nice, BRAND NEW and I don't know what I'm talking about. I want to send it back. he does not want it...
here's the listing
"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
1980 LG
1981 LHComment
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The one you've got is for a Special; the center 'X' part is raised up to clear the fender. The 'standard units aren't raised.
The standard/special fork sliders are different diameters at the dust seals, that's why it won't fit...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
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Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Steve. It was sold as having been on an E model. I was trying to put it on my F. It does not fit on my F, nor does it fit LG or LH for that matter.
Notice the lack of lip for the dust seal in the ebay listing? That's what I'm asking about. The picture in my post id from tkats website, maybe thats confusing."If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
1980 LG
1981 LHComment
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Yep, missed that. So, it's wrong two ways... wrong design to be a standard brace, and not even for a XS11...
Or, somebody modified it for some reason.Last edited by crazy steve; 06-26-2012, 05:19 PM.Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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loose here's his reply to me. I understand no returns for buyers remores but when you state it's one thing and it's another they should take it back, I even offered to cover retun shippingDear drpotter58,
It's unfortunate that youre having problems but this item cannot be returned, this was stated in the original posting. This is a T-Kat fork brace, the photos on his website are of new design as of 2010. The model I purchased from him is an earlier model designed specifically for the stock 1978 XS1100E back in 2004. As the seller it is not my responsiblity to monitor every buyers specific motorcycle set up. If you have an 1978 XS1100E then there would be no problem mounting the brace. If you have reservations when buying an item there is always the option to ask the seller a question so this situtation doesnt arise. Your best bet is to resell the item, this wont be diffifcult considering the item was undersold by nearly $60 of its purchase value. I understand your frustration but there is nothing for me to do. I aplogize for your confusion. Best of luck to you.
- ctch22isradLast edited by dpotter58; 06-26-2012, 05:29 PM."If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
1980 LG
1981 LHComment
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if that Tkat will indeed fit a special,and you don't need it,I am interested.
Just saying.
FOXS-XS11SG
2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags
1980 XS11SG-sold
1999 Vulcan classic-sold
1982 XJ 650-sold
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Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Does not fit the standard Greg, Ever seen one without the lip for the dust seal?"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
1980 LG
1981 LHComment
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yea,I know Greg,but he said the tkat didn't fit his.FOXS-XS11SG
2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags
1980 XS11SG-sold
1999 Vulcan classic-sold
1982 XJ 650-sold
Old is only a state of mind......JohnComment
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