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I have a tkat on one of my midnights. I don't think this is a TKAt but a knock off"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
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Seems to me that the special brace will fit a standard but not vice versa.Originally posted by dpotter58 View Post
LOL, the only one I've seen without the lip is the one Ivan is CADing.
Maybe that's Ivans prototype.
Greg
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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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That is a Special fork brace. I had one just like it on my 80SG. In fact, I have it as my background on this computer.
Last edited by tarzan; 06-26-2012, 06:15 PM.80 SG XS1100
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Why won't it fit DuWaynes standard? As far as I know the only difference is the fender height.
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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ok look at this
This is the picture from the add. THis is the one I have. Look like it has been on a bike for 8 years??? NO, it does not.
Besides the fact that it does not fit, it does not have the lip for the dust cap. Please, tell me if you have one WITHOUT THE LIP.
Again, it was sold as fitting an E. if it fits an E it will fit an F...... IT DOES NOT FIT."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
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Is that What you got? Does it need to go further down on the lowers to expose the lip on them?
I don't know because I have never installed any but I assumed the brace clamped in the groove on the lowers and another was provided on the brace for the dust boot.
That one looks smooth on the inside of the clamps.
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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I no longer have the SG, and I can't remember if it has a lip or not.But clearly, you were given erroneous information.You can definitely open a dispute with the seller as it is not as described.just file it with eBay.Or sell it to someone here.Originally posted by dpotter58 View Post
This is the picture from the add. THis is the one I have. Look like it has been on a bike for 8 years??? NO, it does not.
Besides the fact that it does not fit, it does not have the lip for the dust cap. Please, tell me if you have one WITHOUT THE LIP.
Again, it was sold as fitting an E. if it fits an E it will fit an F...... IT DOES NOT FIT.80 SG XS1100
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That simply is not for an XS1100...clearly you've been misled...1980 XS650G Special-Two
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File a eBay dispute; what have you got to lose? It's obviously not a XS11 brace, worst case nothing happens. Best case, he finds out he may be banned from eBay and spits the money up.Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
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Chinese conspiracy
Told you guys it was a Chinese conspiracy! Nobody listens to me!
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Sorry, I had a brain fart or something.At first glance I thought it was right for a special.But clearly it isn't.I would bet eBay will help you.80 SG XS1100
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Crap, I just deleted a bunch of emails. One was to tkat on Special fitment. Its different than a standard and he told me the difference. That may be for a special.Darrell
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Tkat has his operation about 40 miles from my place. I've been to his shop a few times, and seen his work. That is NOT a Tkat product! End of story. contact ebay and DEMAND a refund of ALL your money. You have tried the correct way, now go after the idiot...Ray Matteis
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Should contact tkat too. Someone is making bad knock offs of his stuff and it makes him.look bad.Nathan
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All of you have missed the really big question here...
With the way DuWayne rides, getting passed by little blue-haired old ladies, why the heck does he need a fork brace?
Does anyone have a pic of a T-kat fork brace from a 78 standard to help him refute this guy's claim? Maybe even contact Tkat, and let him refute that it's his design?Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
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