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Somewhere on here I saw a nifty bolt on fork brace that I thought would look cool on my bike. Wanted to know who is selling it and also is this piece simply for looks or doe's it have a practical purpose in helping handling, ect?
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tkat fork brace
http://www.tkat.com/forkbrace.html
The XS uses pretty flimsy 37mm forks and they flex a lot. The braces helps to curb the flexing of the forks and improves the handling.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
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Thanks for the info...any idea what they cost?Current Daily Rides / Projects
1979 Yamaha XS1100F (since 2015)...Project
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Last time I checked they were running about $100. There is a contact link there at the bottom.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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I sent TomKat an email. Just bought one of his fuseboxes and waiting for it to arrive.Current Daily Rides / Projects
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The Tkat fork brace is a huge improvement to the handling of the bike.2H7 (79) owned since '89
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Different seller, TopCat sells the fusebox and tKat sells the brace. Send tkat an email at tkat@tkat.com and get the info.Originally posted by neJeff View PostNathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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I know Tkat gets busy. It might take him a week or so to get back to you. Don't panic, he will reply.
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Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
Pod Filters
DynoJet Kit
T.C.'s Fuse Block
Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
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Def. fit one. I bought a vintage Micron one on eBay for about $15. I'd shop around on eBay first before spending $100 on one though.XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Hi, Yes he got back to me...and now I realize they are two different people. I will check on Ebay also. Now I have to get me oneCurrent Daily Rides / Projects
1979 Yamaha XS1100F (since 2015)...Project
1980 Suzuki GS850G (since 2012)
1979 Kawasaki KZ400B (since 2013)Comment
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Here's one.......
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KAWASAKI-GPz75...item3cb9a1640f
Ask for postage at 'small packet' rate for anything from the UK (that's not huge). It wouldn't cost more than $15....
Possibly this one too...... double check the diameters of the holes and distance apart.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kawasaki-KZ650...item231213259eLast edited by James England; 07-07-2011, 01:41 AM.XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Here's the Micron brace on my bike:
XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Thanks James, I'm on the lookout for one!Current Daily Rides / Projects
1979 Yamaha XS1100F (since 2015)...Project
1980 Suzuki GS850G (since 2012)
1979 Kawasaki KZ400B (since 2013)Comment
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Yes, do look out for one. The Micron brace is solid alloy and, as you can see from the photos, allows you to use the fork shrouds. It also fits on so easily.Originally posted by neJeff View Post
Don;t rule out getting one from over here in the UK, if you can't find one over there. Just specify 'airmail small packet' rate.... it's surprisingly cheap. I send bits for XS1100's to the USA all the time, and also buy parts from over there.XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Will one of those Micron ones fit on the special models?Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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