Carb support bracket for my pods.

[johnnymac]

I have a 1975 XS650B and am putting pods on it. I know that my carbs were somewhat supported by the air-box. The 1975 BS38s are also not linked so I made up this bracket that seems to work well for stabilizing everything. I used some metal joist hanging brackets I had laying around. Thanks for all the great info on this site-

 

[angus67]

FINALLY!! someone with a great way to support carbs! looks neat, and esay. good job.
I tried 1/8 flatbar looped around the down tuube. looked stupid. I havent had my carbs pop off yet, but after the engine gets hot, they sure wiggle alot in those boots.
excellent.

 

[bluebikerblan]

Agreed! That's pretty danged clever, needed & practical. An XXXS kudo.

 

[MrBillohnooo]

Travis,
Sticky for the tech section?
Very innovative!

 

[johnnymac]

Thanks for the praise. I looked everywhere for a picture of something like this but couldn't find one. I read of people using L-brackets but couldn't envision it. Talk about low-tech some metal and a bench grinder. I hope this helps other people looking to do the same.

 

[CDNTX650]

i use L brackets, same spot as you....mounted the same way. i just bend em myself.

 

[atomic22]

kudos to your innovation

 

[hmusket]

Great idea, great hack. Looks like USP AC5.-TZ, or Simpson L50 Z, found in the joist hanger aisle of your local home improvement center. Make sure to get triple zinc coated, or gold coat for best rust resistance.

 

[azman857]

That is so cool of an bracket for the unsupported carbs. Great idea and thanks for shareing it!

 

[grizld1]

Johnnymac, the L-bracket system is used with the butterfly-shaped bridge on the tops of carb sets from 76 on, and links the bridge to a breather box bolt, as you have done. You came up with a workaround for the earlier carb sets, but hard-mounting the bracket to the motor as you've done isn't a good idea; there should be some vibration damping in the picture. I'd suggest that you cut off the motor end of your plate, leaving only the carb bridge, and run an L-bracket to the bridge from a single breather box bolt. Where the bracket meets the bridge, drill bracket and bridge big enough for a 6 mm. screw with a piece of rubber or vinyl fuel line around it, and use rubber washers at top and bottom and in between, avoiding any metal-to-metal contact. Use light torque (~6 ftlbs) and Loctite on the fasteners between bridge and bracket. Some flex is OK, you just don't want the carbies flopping around.

 

[johnnymac]

Thanks grizld1 I was wondering about that very thing. I will do exactly as you suggest; after all if it weren't for the carb guide, my bike would not be nearly as fun to ride. Thanks for the great suggestions.

 

[Purplezinger]

Jonnymac post a drawing. even if it's crude. Your solution is brilliant. Lots of folks out there will want to use your idea.

 

[highspeedhamish]

I for one welcome this innovation! I was planning on doing the same thing when it came time to assemble the beast. Love it!