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Message started by theikeman on 02/15/06 at 17:33:55

Title: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by theikeman on 02/15/06 at 17:33:55

I am currently working with a machinist who makes real nice braces for the Yamaha XS650

http://www.tkat.com/forkbrace/bottom_view.JPG

I sent him all the dimensions and he will see if he can make them for us LS650 owners. The more emails he gets, the greater the odds of him producing them. So ... email tkat@tkat.com
Let him know you heard it from me.

Ike

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by babbalou on 02/15/06 at 18:49:32

Thanks. Just sent him an email.

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by Dynobob on 02/15/06 at 19:10:02

That's really cool. I ran into this guy on a vintage dirtbike forum and was considering contacting him about making up Suzuki fork braces. Guess you beat me to it ;D

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by mmosel on 02/15/06 at 23:21:07

Would one have to remove the plastic fork guards to install a fork brace?

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by Kropatchek on 02/16/06 at 02:29:05

mmosel wrote:

Would one have to remove the plastic fork guards to install a fork brace?

Yes

Greetz
Kropatchek ;D

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by Savage_Rob on 02/16/06 at 06:04:49

mmosel wrote:

Would one have to remove the plastic fork guards to install a fork brace?

What plastic fork guards?

Ahhhh, I see. I just looked at the 2005 S40 fork assembly on the fiche and noticed they have one. The 1998 Savage doesn't. I added the stainless fork protectors to my Superbrace.

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by PerrydaSavage on 02/17/06 at 02:23:02

That brace is very nice ... and I might be interested in getting one if the price was right (meaning lower than the rather expensive Superbrace)

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by Odar on 02/17/06 at 02:39:37

Could be intresting, if price is right ;D
Odar

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by lancer on 02/17/06 at 09:32:21

I emailed the guy and told him I would be up for one of the fork braces if he decided to make a production run.
If we have enough people email him we might be able to get them at a really good price....so let's make it happen!!
OK? OK!

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by cigaro on 02/17/06 at 10:40:16

I'll email him. I'd be interested, too. Sounds like a great opportunity to me. Wonder what price range he's thinking?

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by SeeAPierce on 02/17/06 at 14:08:40

I just sent him an email - I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a 50 dollar fork brace!! ;D ;D

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by theikeman on 02/17/06 at 15:18:14

He knows we are looking for a deal, I doubt 50 bucks will get it done. Take a look at the pic, they are very nice. The M O R E emails he gets from our group, the better the odds, so - email away and let other members know about this.
My two cents ...
Ike

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by pgolden on 02/17/06 at 18:56:13

I just e-mailed him and requested a price.

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by mmosel on 02/18/06 at 00:09:58

I will email him too. It would be nice to know if he could see and feel a bike before he makes 'em as opposed to just going by measurements.

How much does he charge for his Yamaha ones?

It would be great if he would build some stylish forward controls kits too! (wishful thinkin'...) ;D

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by Dynobob on 02/18/06 at 05:15:14

mmosel wrote:

It would be great if he would build some stylish forward controls kits too! (wishful thinkin'...) ;D

Not so wishful. I think he could make forward controls easily with his CNC machine. That's one part in the aftermarket that is waaay expensive. Good idea.

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by mmosel on 02/18/06 at 14:25:35

Dynobob wrote:

Not so wishful. I think he could make forward controls easily with his CNC machine. That's one part in the aftermarket that is waaay expensive. Good idea.

Wouldn't that just be sweet? We'll have to bring it up. I got an email back from him today. He said the cost would probably be around $100. He asked if that is 'in the ball game?". He also said he was going to get on this forum to keep us updated. He said that he stopped by a shop this AM to check out the scoot. He said that the plastic fork guards would likely have to go, but we already knew that.

Meanwhile, check out these forward controls I found - they're $459.

Foward Controls (http://www.metric-cruisers.com/motorcycle-parts-accessories/product_info.php?cPath=91_126&products_id=656)

He could probably make a kit that would fit our footpegs and controls for a lot less.

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by USCG Cremeans on 03/06/06 at 11:54:24

any news from this guy? im starting to think i want to get a set too, i'd love to buy some if he ends up making them.

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by CHRIS on 03/06/06 at 16:10:17

Look great and for around $100.00 sounds like a good deal. Have sent an email also.

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by Ed_L. on 03/06/06 at 16:36:03

He contacted me about the forward control kits I made, told him that he can use my plans if he needs to. Need to find someone with a plasma cutter and make a bunch out of 1/4 inch steel plate.

Title: Re: Possible new fork brace source Take a look
Post by mmosel on 03/06/06 at 17:09:56

Cool. I actually sent him a link to your post and pics. Glad to hear that he's considering this!