Frame Brace
Frame Brace
Hi all.
New year means I can Finally start building the Special... first of many questions
Ive tried a search but am after information on the frame brace up the front end of the frame, just above the radiators.
Thanks. Al
New year means I can Finally start building the Special... first of many questions
Ive tried a search but am after information on the frame brace up the front end of the frame, just above the radiators.
Thanks. Al
Re: Frame Brace
There are lots of pics around of the different bracing and once I figure out the new way to post pics I can add some.
Though the first question would be, How much engine are you planning on putting in the bike?
Just asking because it is very easy to get a V-twin too stiff and actually make the handling worse through bracing.
IMHO unless you are in the 130 RWHP range and running sticky tires frame bracing isn't needed with a VTR. In fact the VTR likes to run wide on corner exit when too stiff.
For the street and\or lower power builds a braced swingarm and a decent front end\triple clamp is all you will really need.
Though if you want to still brace it, no worries as it does look cool and I will post up the pics I have once I get sorted.
Though the first question would be, How much engine are you planning on putting in the bike?
Just asking because it is very easy to get a V-twin too stiff and actually make the handling worse through bracing.
IMHO unless you are in the 130 RWHP range and running sticky tires frame bracing isn't needed with a VTR. In fact the VTR likes to run wide on corner exit when too stiff.
For the street and\or lower power builds a braced swingarm and a decent front end\triple clamp is all you will really need.
Though if you want to still brace it, no worries as it does look cool and I will post up the pics I have once I get sorted.
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Re: Frame Brace
Hawk I've been using imgur since photfukit screwed it up...8541Hawk wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:02 pm There are lots of pics around of the different bracing and once I figure out the new way to post pics I can add some.
Though the first question would be, How much engine are you planning on putting in the bike?
Just asking because it is very easy to get a V-twin too stiff and actually make the handling worse through bracing.
IMHO unless you are in the 130 RWHP range and running sticky tires frame bracing isn't needed with a VTR. In fact the VTR likes to run wide on corner exit when too stiff.
For the street and\or lower power builds a braced swingarm and a decent front end\triple clamp is all you will really need.
Though if you want to still brace it, no worries as it does look cool and I will post up the pics I have once I get sorted.
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Re: Frame Brace
Thanks mate
Im more just after information on the frame brace to take in to option when the frame goes off next month to the engineer.
Im more just after information on the frame brace to take in to option when the frame goes off next month to the engineer.
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I have one of these done by Roger Ditchfield. Can add a few pics tomorrow if you wish
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Re: Frame Brace
Nice wicky . Thanks for thatWicky wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:19 pm Re: New bike - Moriwaki race vtr > viewtopic.php?f=7&t=27111&hilit=moriwak ... 45#p243530
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I didnt have it done myself. I managed to get it several years after it was done. 1 of less than 10 done by roger
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Roger Ditchfield. VTR guru. Have a Google or search this forum
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I’ve just read a thread about forks and how Roger rebuilds them. It was quite an old thread though, anyone know if he is still in the business?
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Care to share.. lol
I’ve had a look on the old google box and can’t see anything that looks like a business. Do you know the name of his company please Rob?
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