Wanted - Fork brace for '77D. Thanks.

[Kevin Werner]

I am looking for a fork brace for my 77D

 

[jetmechmarty]

Are you willing to buy a new one?

Cast or billet?

 

[Kevin Werner]

Are you willing to buy a new one?

Cast or billet?

I like the MikesXS 2 loop to the fender mounts style. A clamp to the tubes would be fine. What are the dimensions I am looking for?

 

[jetmechmarty]

What are the dimensions I am looking for?

You don't need the dimensions. Google search Yamaha XS650 fork brace.

Motone
Tarozzi -Revival Parts group has this, or Fast From the Past.
Fastec
Telefix
Omar's Fiberglass
Hugh's Handbuilt

I'm sure you'll find more. Those listed are all XS650 specific.

 

[jetmechmarty]

HEIDEN TUNING

 

[Kevin Werner]

You don't need the dimensions. Google search Yamaha XS650 fork brace.

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Motone
Tarozzi -Revival Parts group has this, or Fast From the Past.
Fastec
Telefix
Omar's Fiberglass
Hugh's Handbuilt

I'm sure you'll find more. Those listed are all XS650 specific.

Thanks. What do you do with the dust caps then?

 

[jetmechmarty]

Thanks. What do you do with the dust caps then?

I wish I could rotate it, but this is my XS1100 with a Tkat brace. There is a groove for the dust caps, exactly as the top of the fork lower. Unfortunately for us, Tkat retired.
You can see in my previous post that the Fastec and Heiden Tuning braces have the groove. I believe (but not certain) that the Omar's and Tarozzi braces also have a groove to retain the dust cover. Fast From the Past in Atlanta has the Tarozzi brace and I believe they're good about answering if you contact them.

 

[jetmechmarty]

BTW, the clamp type braces are easier to adjust for stiction than the hoop type.

 

[Jim]

I wish I could rotate it, but this is my XS1100 with....

 

[jetmechmarty]

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Here I am, driving a desk and my skills are weak. I went back and tried to edit. I have no clue how you did it.

 

[Jim]

Here I am, driving a desk and my skills are weak. I went back and tried to edit. I have no clue how you did it.

If you're using Windows it's pretty easy....
Right click on the image you want to rotate and the dialog box opens. Click on rotate left or right.... done.
I've never used an Apple product so I don't know.... but I suspect it's similar.

 

[jetmechmarty]

If you're using Windows it's pretty easy....
Right click on the image you want to rotate and the dialog box opens. Click on rotate left or right.... done.
I've never used an Apple product so I don't know.... but I suspect it's similar.


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I took the picture with my phone and skipped the download part. It went from my camera to the forum direct.

 

[Jim]

I took the picture with my phone and skipped the download part. It went from my camera to the forum direct.

Phones have a rotate function also....
Sorry for the hijack TW.

 

[jetmechmarty]

Sorry for the hijack TW.

Yeah, sorry. I'll have to address this iPhone situation later.

BTW, I have seen the Fastec and Omar's braces up close and personal. They're real nice! 50% mo' money than my Tkat.

 

[Kevin Werner]

Sorry for the hijack TW.


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@Jim , hijack? No. I call that "Thread drift". We are all here to learn something.