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  • #31
    Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
    The big brace is popular with the motorcycle hipsters. James, you're out of touch.

    Aren't we all, on this forum..? Like, all OLD!! Sorry, I mean classic
    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.

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    • #32
      Originally posted by James England View Post
      http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fork-Brace...item3a806cea6b

      Now that's a nice-looking fork brace ...

      Pricey ... but it does have the BLING factor ...

      But will it fit a Special?
      Marco

      Current bikes:
      1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
      1979 Honda CBX
      2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

      Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
      WE MISS YOU, DON

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      • #33
        Originally posted by Prisoner6 View Post
        Now that's a nice-looking fork brace ...

        Pricey ... but it does have the BLING factor ...

        But will it fit a Special?
        Doubt it. It looks to short for a special.
        Nathan
        KD9ARL

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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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        • #34
          Originally posted by Prisoner6 View Post
          Now that's a nice-looking fork brace ...


          But will it fit a Special?
          Marty (in Mississippi)
          XS1100SG
          XS650SK
          XS650SH
          XS650G
          XS6502F
          XS650E

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          • #35
            Originally posted by natemoen View Post
            Doubt it. It looks to short for a special.
            Nate, I want to make sure I understand ... are you saying the center piece needs to be "arched" instead of flat, similar to the Tkat brace for Specials?
            Marco

            Current bikes:
            1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
            1979 Honda CBX
            2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

            Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
            WE MISS YOU, DON

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            • #36

              Tarozzi brace for XS1100 standard.



              Tarozzi brace for XS1100 Special.

              If you go back to the Tkat image, you will see the same difference in the two braces. This is due to the fitment of the fender. The standard and Special fenders do not interchange because the Special has a leading axle and the standard does not. This is also why a standard can wear an XS650 fender or hoop style brace.
              Marty (in Mississippi)
              XS1100SG
              XS650SK
              XS650SH
              XS650G
              XS6502F
              XS650E

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              • #37
                Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
                Foiled again!

                The same company (Fastec) has some arched ones for the old KZ's ... I wonder if those would work on a Special?

                EDIT: Yeah, Marty, I remember the Tarozzi braces from the infamous "fork brace thread" a while back ... what a thread that was ...
                Last edited by Prisoner6; 05-22-2014, 08:35 AM.
                Marco

                Current bikes:
                1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
                1979 Honda CBX
                2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

                Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
                WE MISS YOU, DON

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                • #38
                  Marco,
                  You are borrowing trouble. The only fork brace that will properly fit your Special is the one designed for your bike. The TKAT brace will polish up very nicely, if that is your concern.

                  I am assuming that we're not looking into hoop style braces.
                  Marty (in Mississippi)
                  XS1100SG
                  XS650SK
                  XS650SH
                  XS650G
                  XS6502F
                  XS650E

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                  • #39
                    No, Marty, the issue is not the polished look ... I just really like the "Micron-style" look of the Fastec brace ...

                    But you're right, I can be sure that either the Tarozzi or the Tkat will fit perfectly on my SF ...
                    Marco

                    Current bikes:
                    1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
                    1979 Honda CBX
                    2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

                    Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
                    WE MISS YOU, DON

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by skids View Post
                      My ass hurts just looking at that seat!
                      No BS, I have zero ass (it might even be concave), and I've had no complaints about that seat. Longest I've ridden so far is about three hours with maybe a 2-3 minute break.

                      I get two reactions with that bike, either people love it or they say wow that seat looks really uncomfortable.
                      80 G

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