My Vetter XS1100 Front End Thread
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PAUL politsch
Vetter Aficionado
Woul you think this is a good up grade for a 1000 78 goldwing. I have in the past had front end wobble due to low leaking forks. Would it be possable to mask weak shock one side or the other with this in place. or are they subject to notice error in the front end ? thanks
roncar
Moderator
A fork brace?
I wouldn't get one to try to "mask" a problem. People smarter than I say, "The front suspension on vintage Hondas like early 'Wings and CBXs is a "weak link" design element..... A fork brace won't "fix" mechanical, tire or other real problems. It does make a subtle improvement over a perfectly working stock suspension."
I wouldn't look for a brace to 'fix' your problems, but a brace is not a bad idea.
PAUL politsch
Vetter Aficionado
Yes thank you. I have a good working front forks on my 78 gl. I know I'm not going to fall over There expensive To. Besides if I need to replace a seal once a year or something no biggie there cheap enough. I just hope the set holds up that are in there now.
PAUL politsch
Vetter Aficionado
YEA My wallet to is this way. 150.00 free shipping.. (sad face)
Sparkfly88
Learning the Ropes
The front fender on the xs1100 is the brace... At least that was the design idea. But! It allows a ton of flex.
If you are doing 70+ on the highway, and you dodge something in the road, or you purposely dodge a reflector in the road... Your in for a wild ride. The front wheel will continue to wobble back n forth for a bit.
It's a terrible feeling.
The tkat brace.... Or telefix brace, cures most of the wobble.
It's just in the design of the front end... Because your only being held by the two Springs, and the front sheet steel of the fender. The shocks have individual movement when you do a quick movement.
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If you are doing 70+ on the highway, and you dodge something in the road, or you purposely dodge a reflector in the road... Your in for a wild ride. The front wheel will continue to wobble back n forth for a bit.
It's a terrible feeling.
The tkat brace.... Or telefix brace, cures most of the wobble.
It's just in the design of the front end... Because your only being held by the two Springs, and the front sheet steel of the fender. The shocks have individual movement when you do a quick movement.
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steppenwolf
Vetter Master
Motorcycle Consumer News did a front fork article on the XS1100 about '81...I still might have it mixed in with my other stuff in the garage...dang..quit making me think!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sparkfly88
Learning the Ropes
I made the death wobble purposely so I'd know what t expect.
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Sparkfly88
Learning the Ropes
I was doing 70 ish. In the middle of lanes. Did a very fast reflector Dodge.
Whole front end freaked out and kept going back n forth.
Only way to kill it is to speed up or slow down.
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Whole front end freaked out and kept going back n forth.
Only way to kill it is to speed up or slow down.
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Terraplane Tom
Vetter Aficionado
You can get the same thing with a sidecar attached.
PAUL politsch
Vetter Aficionado
I'm leaning forward to getting me one of these braces..
Sparkfly88
Learning the Ropes
The sight of the terraplane..and a death wobble...makes me think of starfox 64. DO A BARREL ROLL!
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