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Message started by Tkat on 02/24/09 at 09:01:29

Title: Fork Braces
Post by Tkat on 02/24/09 at 09:01:29

First, my apologies for not posting this in the Market Place but while it is a “product” it isn’t meant to be. I only do them to help the Group.

The latest batch of F/Bs is complete & ready for shipping. Unfortunately, it was a very low yield. As previously mentioned, I’ve installed new vices on my mill and am now “coming to terms” w/ them. In the learning curve, 2 sets ended up a tad short in the fender clearance area.

As I don’t have a bike here to trial fit I can’t guaranty that they will clear the top of the fender. The clearance between the top of the slider and the bottom of the X-bar is 0.240”. The regular F/B measures 0.375” - a difference of a tick over 0.125”. Rather than scrap them, I’ll cut $10 off the price of these 2 sets. If interested, lay a straight edge across the top of the sliders and see if there’s a 1/4” between it and the top of the fender. If so, yer in business.

The first 2 people to respond via direct e-mail get ‘em - tkat@tkat.com.

Other than those, All the rest went to people on the waiting list. But yes, in all fairness, there will be another run @ the present price. The material is in house and just waiting for a break to get whittled on.

As before, I’ll post when ready.

Tkat

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*Paris Hilton* - a very expensive hole.

*Rock Hudson * -it looked straight, but wasn't.

*Saddam Hussein* - from one bunker into another.

*Yasser Arafat* - butt ugly and in the sand.

*Princess Grace* - should have used a driver.

*Princess Di* - shouldn't have used a driver.

Title: Re: Fork Braces
Post by T Mack 1 on 02/24/09 at 09:30:28

TKat,
I only dry fitted my brace but there is way over 1/4" clearance.

Unless someone beats me to it, I'll take pictures with a steel rule after work so you can see.

T. Mack
The Rupp Guy.

Title: Re: Fork Braces
Post by verslagen1 on 02/24/09 at 11:37:47

Measured my '96 at 3/8" or so.

I'll take one, need one for my '8802

Title: Re: Fork Braces
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/24/09 at 16:55:44

Funny stuff there TKat.

If there is a bit of a fender'/brace conflict, it's strong enough to allow for some Clearance filed in, isnt it? Marking a radius on it & filing to the line shouldnt be too tough, surely the conflict isnt more than 1/8th?

Title: Re: Fork Braces
Post by T Mack 1 on 02/24/09 at 17:20:31

Click image to for bigger view.

Shots from my 2001

First image is the std clearance. Looks like approx 0.4 inch, just over 3/8" , so 1/8" off should leave approx 1/4". Enough room to get something under it to clean. Can you see that I didn't have it perfectly lined up.... but real close....

Second image is holding a straight edge across the lower part of the clamps. Not much room.... but there is room.....

http://www.users.fast.net/~tommack/IMG_0039_sm.JPG (http://www.users.fast.net/~tommack/IMG_0039.JPG)

http://www.users.fast.net/~tommack/IMG_0034_sm.JPG (http://www.users.fast.net/~tommack/IMG_0034.JPG)

Title: Re: Fork Braces
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 02/24/09 at 17:47:40

Thanks Tkat! :) Can't wait to get the brace!

Title: Re: Fork Braces
Post by savagedml on 02/24/09 at 18:14:34

TMack: Good pics. The clearance on the bottom brace is about all I have with my Superbrace. I have been wondering about the clearance comparison between the two braces.

Tkat: I hope you have your paperwork in at the U.S. Patent Office; you definitely have a winner!

Title: Re: Fork Braces
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 02/25/09 at 05:37:00

My brace arrived today! I'll see how it goes on tonight. :)

Title: Re: Fork Braces
Post by Dj12midnit on 02/25/09 at 18:36:51

dang I didnt get mine yet. but then again there is three inches of snow on the ground.

Title: Re: Fork Braces
Post by mpescatori on 02/26/09 at 04:19:57

TKAT, you have mail... :)

Title: Re: Fork Braces
Post by Dj12midnit on 02/26/09 at 17:55:33

Im a sitting here looking at mine. Now if I ever get to leave work I can stop and get some pollish and rags.

Title: Re: Fork Braces
Post by DocNeedles on 03/06/09 at 15:30:48

Hey Tkat, Got my fork braces and can't wait to try them out. Thanks.
DocNeedles

Title: Re: Fork Braces
Post by verslagen1 on 03/06/09 at 17:05:08

Got my second tkat for my '8802 today, gonna polish it before I put it on though.

Thanks Tkat! 8-)