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  • #31
    My experance with TKat

    Nobody could ever confuse me for canyon bomber. There is an intersection that I make must turn where both roads have a high crown. If there is a car meeting me there, making the turn requires me to ride into the dip for a fun woop-t-doo turn my SF handled well. Then came the 'Jammer III and that turn had a less stable feel. I purchased a new TKat brace and the stability returned better than before.
    I ride mostly where the land is flat horizon to horizon but I do practice evasive maneuvers and panic stops and the brace is worth every cent.
    His email is -
    tkat@tkat.com
    1979 XS 1100 Special - Nicknamed "MONSTER"

    ATC fuse box
    Braded stainless brake lines
    4/2 aftermarket exhaust(temp until stock is re-chromed )
    V-Max auto cam chain adjuster
    Brake light modulator with reserve brake light bypass
    Vetter Windjammer III faring
    Tkat Fork Brace

    "Americans have the right and advantage of being armed; unlike the citizens of the countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms”
    James Madison, The Federalists Papers

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    • #32
      Originally posted by XS1100_OEM4ME View Post
      OK, just a poll, how many of you XS1100 owners have been saved by this kind of brace I mean really, how many are James Dean rock hard bike ridding, push it to the limit, saved by a fork brace kinda riders I would bet, if any were honest, the stock set up is more then enough to handle your baddest ridding days If you were a bad ass cannon racer, you would be ridding a different bike
      Tkat brace was one of the first things I did and probably the best. Big difference. Those spacers on the ATK are a good idea.
      Would be nice to try the stuff Marty has done. The Progressive springs I put in are ok but it would be interesting to see what the emulators do.
      80 SG
      81 SH in parts
      99 ST1100
      91 ST1100

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      • #33
        Dean,

        If you go with the emulators, you'll have to buy springs again. The progressive wound spring isn't too good in this application. A XS650 riding buddy did it. He has offered me slightly used Progressive springs for cheap. You come down south and I'll let you try mine. You're looking at around $300 for this modification, or about the same price as cheap shocks.
        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • #34
          But Marty, you're always off in some exotic land!
          80 SG
          81 SH in parts
          99 ST1100
          91 ST1100

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          • #35
            you're always off in some exotic land!
            Today, it's not so exotic. I'm in Tampa.
            Marty (in Mississippi)
            XS1100SG
            XS650SK
            XS650SH
            XS650G
            XS6502F
            XS650E

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            • #36
              ATK brace

              I wondered who beat me out on that ATK brace on ebay.

              Got so pricey, I figured for a few bucks more, might as well buy new!
              Tom Clisham

              Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
              _____________________________________________

              '78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN

              '80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
              stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA

              79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper

              79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCE

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              • #37
                I found another source. http://www.fastfromthepast.com

                XS1100 Sport


                XS1100


                FWIW, I like the look of a polished TKAT brace.
                Marty (in Mississippi)
                XS1100SG
                XS650SK
                XS650SH
                XS650G
                XS6502F
                XS650E

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                • #38
                  Thanks for that link Marty, I like the looks and the price of the one for the FJ.

                  I think the Sport is the overseas version of the USA's Special.
                  Last edited by bikerphil; 01-05-2012, 07:02 PM.
                  2H7 (79) owned since '89
                  3H3 owned since '06

                  "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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                  • #39
                    [QUOTE]I think the Sport is the overseas version of the USA's Special/QUOTE]

                    I made that assumption too. They also have many errors in year models. I noticed that in the XS650 listings and XS1100 lintings.

                    Phil, with those 41mm forks, emulators, and a brace, you might find out just how much flex that frame is capable of.
                    Marty (in Mississippi)
                    XS1100SG
                    XS650SK
                    XS650SH
                    XS650G
                    XS6502F
                    XS650E

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                    • #40
                      [QUOTE=jetmechmarty;351958]
                      Phil, with those 41mm forks, emulators, and a brace, you might find out just how much flex that frame is capable of.
                      Only when I come up your way, not around my neighborhood, lol.
                      2H7 (79) owned since '89
                      3H3 owned since '06

                      "If it ain't broke, modify it"

                      ☮

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
                        I found another source. http://www.fastfromthepast.com

                        XS1100 Sport


                        XS1100


                        FWIW, I like the look of a polished TKAT brace.
                        One other plus for TKats brace is that it is billet, and those above say that they are cast. Cast aluminum and threads are not something I would chose over billet. Thats just my opinion. CZ

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by tom clisham View Post
                          I wondered who beat me out on that ATK brace on ebay.

                          Got so pricey, I figured for a few bucks more, might as well buy new!
                          Hey Tom, Had I known it was You I'da let Ya win it, as I agree with Marty, TKats is much nicer looking.

                          Looking at my XV700 with its built in fork brace makes me wonder why Yamaha didn't do this for the XS11. off to the man cave to take some measurements
                          1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
                          1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
                          1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
                          1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
                          1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

                          Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by bikerphil View Post

                            I think the Sport is the overseas version of the USA's Special.
                            Nope.... XS1100RH or XS1.1 European Sports Model 5N5.

                            http://www.flickr.com/photos/melbxs/...57608663179917
                            1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
                            2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

                            Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

                            "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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                            • #44
                              Yeah, there's only a few 'cosmetic' parts that interchange between the 'Sport' and the 'Special' US versions, even though some look the same. One thing I found the most interesting was the Sport has the leading-axle forks, but has totally different front brake calipers, unlike either the 'regular' Special or the LH/XJ.
                              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...

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                              • #45
                                Hmm... now we need a close up pic of that caliper don't we?
                                2H7 (79) owned since '89
                                3H3 owned since '06

                                "If it ain't broke, modify it"

                                ☮

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