Tweet
Could a fork brace from a XS750 be modified/bored to fit a XS1100?
-
1979 XS1100SF with a Jardine 4 into 1, ZRX 1200 carbs, 82 XJ rear air shocks, ACCT
SOLD - 1980 XS1100SG with a Mac 4 into 1, ZRX 1200 carbs, round 160 speedo, 82 XJ rear air shocks, ACCT -
If it's a steel loop type that bolts on with the fender bolts it should fit right on there. I used to have one of those on my SG.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.
The list changes.
-
Thanks for the info.1979 XS1100SF with a Jardine 4 into 1, ZRX 1200 carbs, 82 XJ rear air shocks, ACCT
SOLD - 1980 XS1100SG with a Mac 4 into 1, ZRX 1200 carbs, round 160 speedo, 82 XJ rear air shocks, ACCTComment
-
To be clear, this type of fork brace will mount to XS650, 750, 850, 1100, and probably several others.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
-
Did the fender fit
I'm curious about getting a pair of them as they look fairly rigid and the installation looks to be pretty easy.
Did you fender fit back on without modification after you installed the brace?79 SF & 80 LG MNS
73 & 74 RD 350's
73 Honda CL 450
Graveyard - '81 XS850 Special
All of my bikes are projects, maybe one day I'll have them running.Comment
-
Here's a pic of it on my SG. It fit's fine with the stock 100/90/19 tire as that's what a 650 - 1100 has on the front. I had to bend some edges to get the 110/90/19 on though.
This pic is after I wrecked but it's the best one I have of that brace. BTW, I tweaked that brace in the crash and is now one of the parts on my wall of shame in my garage.
Last edited by BA80; 05-25-2016, 07:06 PM.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.
The list changes.Comment
-
Hi Greg,Originally posted by BA80 View PostHere's a pic of it on my SG. It fit's fine with the stock 100/90/19 tire as that's what a 650 - 1100 has on the front. I had to bend some edges to get the 110/90/19 on though.
This pic is after I wrecked but it's the best one I have of that brace. BTW, I tweaked that brace in the crash and is now one of the parts on my wall of shame in my garage.
We are just glad you are here to tell us about it. Thanks to knowledgeable XSives a helicopter ride and excellent medical care.
You did give us a bit of a scare though.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
-
Thanks Phil. Not as glad as I am.Originally posted by MaximPhil View Post
I blame the injuries on age, a botched landing, and failure to pay attention to the road. Thanks to my helmet and jacket it wasn't worse. It sure could have been the way my helmet slapped the pavement.
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.
The list changes.Comment
-
Hey Greg..think you could show a few pics of your Vetter here in our little group:-) Thanks.
http://www.vetterowners.com/'80 XS1100 SG
Don't let the good times pass you by..grab all you can
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Z4cjUlIo4Comment
-
That one in that pic is now part of the Tulsa landfill. It got folded nearly in half and ABS doesn't react well to that kind of treatment.
I have another V on there now but it's not in nearly as good a shape as the old one. It stops the bugs though.
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.
The list changes.Comment
-
We don't care abot the shape you or the fairing is in we just love to see pictures
'80 XS1100 SG
Don't let the good times pass you by..grab all you can
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Z4cjUlIo4Comment
-
I hadn't thought about that site in quite a while, so I clicked the link. I hadn't heard of Craig's crash! I'm glad he's doing better though. It reminds me that we are all mortal...Originally posted by STEPPENWOLF View Post1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. FordComment
-
Glad he's improving! Wife(specially wife) and I know the position he's in very well, as I had the T-bone accident last June on my Honda ST1100 and spent two months in hospital. Even having full gear on and a helment, brain injury left me in same scenario for a period of time, aside from titanium plates to hold me back together againOriginally posted by CatatonicBug View Post
.
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
-
The only down side to the loop type brace is how well they work. If you put the front tires between your legs, grab the bars and turn you can see the tube type brace flex.
The T-Kat brace does NOT flex under the same test. Just saying.. And yes, I've had both types.
Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
-
Totally agree Diver Ray.........as I have tested both in same manner, and opted for the T-Kat fork-braceOriginally posted by DiverRay View PostThe only down side to the loop type brace is how well they work. If you put the front tires between your legs, grab the bars and turn you can see the tube type brace flex. The T-Kat brace does NOT flex under the same test. Just saying.. And yes, I've had both types..
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
Comment