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Tkat fork brace order READY! (Read 159 times)
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Re: Tkat fork brace order
Reply #15 -
06/03/07 at 09:15:07
I asked tkat if there was enough room for boots and he said there is. So perhaps you won't need to remove them. You would have to remove them if you got superbraces.
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Reply #16 -
06/03/07 at 09:36:31
verslagen1 wrote
on 12/31/69 at 16:00:06:
I asked tkat if there was enough room for boots and he said there is. So perhaps you won't need to remove them. You would have to remove them if you got superbraces.
They aren't boots. They're hard plastic flanges. Boots would be on the "top" side of the brace.
You can see the stock protectors below.
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Reply #17 -
06/04/07 at 08:01:16
The reason tkat waits for a number of people who are committed to getting the brace is because of the time and cost involved.
It takes time and effort to set the CnC machine up to cut the parts, and it is not worth doing for just one piece. It is quicker and more effective to do a production run - cut part A 10 times, reset machine, cut part B, reset machine, cut part C, etc etc etc.
And according to the last email I got from him, he is cutting parts right now.
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Re: Tkat fork brace order
Reply #18 -
06/04/07 at 13:26:56
I just e-mailed Tkat this morning and he was still accepting people for his current production run... maybe he decided to make a few extra braces since he was up and running.
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Reply #19 -
06/04/07 at 14:55:48
Me too I got a reply that I am on the list for next batch. I would suggest that if anyone would like one to let Tkat know as soon as possible.
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Re: Tkat fork brace order
Reply #20 -
06/04/07 at 19:53:50
Reelthing wrote
on 12/31/69 at 16:00:06:
Not knocking the Tkat - likely to order one my self - however if a person finds the superbrace hard to install they might not should have open the second 12 pack.
You are absolutely right. But man we had a good time back then... Didn't notice things like "losing your grip" on the road.
BTW..... I'm on the list, makes a nice stocking stuffer (for me!).
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06/05/07 at 05:53:14
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on 12/31/69 at 16:00:06:
http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2006%5C12%5C03%5Cbikepics-738236-full.jpg
Hey AL how much was your tool roll ? thanks,
Clive W
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Reply #22 -
06/05/07 at 05:53:26
Hi I too am very interested in this fork brace from tkat. But would he make me one and ship it to the UK???? I would be willing to pay that price plus shipping.
Trying to get hold of Savage spares and or parts are a nightmare :'( in the UK.
Thanks Kenny
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06/05/07 at 06:01:58
Email him and ask. I don't see why not.
It would be about £9 max for shipping, plus the £45.17 for the part (i ship stuff over the pond fairly often)
email to: tkat@tkat.com
and don't forget to work out the USA to UK currency converstion thing beforehand.
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06/05/07 at 06:17:23
klx, that wasn't my bike. I was just showing someone what the tkat brace looks like. by the way, I'm looking for a tool roll also. I'll probably get one in laconia next week at motorcycle week. There is usually a good selection of leather goods there. Maybe a new set of saddle bags too if I can find a good deal.
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06/05/07 at 06:31:53
Thanks man I was interested as I'm gettin' one for £14.99.
Clive W
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06/05/07 at 15:15:05
the fork bag can be picked up for about $25 - $30 at Walmart. I have one and like it real well.
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Reply #27 -
06/06/07 at 05:36:13
Message in from TKAT!
>>
TA-DA!!
OK, Guys. The next batch of Suzook Savage F/Bs are ready for shipping.
Thanks for the response. I built what I figured was gunna be enuf for the requests and a few extra. WRONG! Over 2 dzn ppl have requested TBN. There WILL be another run. The material hit the floor 2day.
To try to be s’what fair about the distribution I’m gunna send out notices to the oldest 20 names on the list and then wait a few days for the response. After that I’ll post to the list and the others on the waiting list.
A few tid-bits of info:
The raw aluminum for 1 F/B weighs just under 4 lbs. [@ $3.75/lb = $15].
The screws cost another 50¢.
Postage is now $4.60.
It takes about 2 hrs/unit after getting a set-up. Shop rate for CNC is $85/hr. or $170 per unit in machining.
Then the pieces spend 90 minutes in the tumbler.
Do the math:
Basically, I’m just do’n these to help the M/C world and a pitcher of Margarita now & then.
FYI. The finished F/B weighs in @ 1 1/4lbs or so. Lotsa chips onna floor.
Not that I’m complaining. Scheech! I sell the chips back to the reclaimers @ $0.39/lb. (;^)
Ordering info follows
Costs:
$90 Domestic, $92USD Canuk, $97USD off shore. That includes shipping. No PayPal or plastic but personal checks OK. In stock now.
Make check payable to: R.C.L.
Mail To:
Tkat
1745 Grant St. #5
Santa Clara, CA
95050 USA
Include legible "ship to" snail mail addy.
Ride Tall,
Tkat
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Reply #28 -
06/06/07 at 10:19:54
And tkat sends his thanks to the forum for the nice large order!
Looking forward to getting mine and will post results.
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Reply #29 -
06/06/07 at 15:14:09
I have a TKAT forkbrace, it was supposedly "the last one he'd ever build." I couldn't be happier with it unless it filled my tank with gas.
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