Max fork clamp/brace

jedi- · Feb 7, 2009

Here is a picture of the first clamp-brace clamp back from being cast.
That is CAST only, meaning I haven't machined anything as yet nor has it been cleaned up. Mine will end up being chromed. Others could be painted or anodized etc. The clamp is quite light as it is hollow in the square section but is also quite strong.

I posted this to satisfy the curiosity surrounding it. More pictures will follow as I finish mine off.

maxcruiser · Feb 7, 2009

Thanks for update and pic - can't wait to see it on your bike!

Keep us posted, very unique mod :worthy:

Mike

Redbone · Feb 7, 2009

Looks great Jedi! I'm looking forward to seeing it on your Vmax too.

unk:

jedi- · May 3, 2009

Test fitted to my 88 Max and it fits. A pile of work to calculate and machine it.
This is dummied up and I will use different bolts etc.
Now I can get it cleaned up and chromed to use on the other Max.:eusa_dance:

maxcruiser · May 3, 2009

Jedi, it's great to see this idea becoming a reality. The brace came out looking great. Can't wait to see it chromed with the upper tubes too.

Mike

gunrunner · May 3, 2009

maxcruiser said:
Jedi, it's great to see this idea becoming a reality. The brace came out looking great. Can't wait to see it chromed with the upper tubes too.

Mike

Shit , what can you NOT do , looks like i might have to ride up to Auckland when its summer and see the 88 again when its done .
Like you said "You probably wont recognise it "

:clapping:

unk::clapping:

one2dmax · May 3, 2009

looks good but no room to lower it that's for sure.

Sean

maxcruiser · May 10, 2009

one2dmax said:
looks good but no room to lower it that's for sure.

Sean

I think you can still lower the front end with the brace on. I have done some testing and the best I can compress the front forks while riding is 3.5" with my set up - and that's hitting the biggest bumps/potholes that I can find - racetech emulators and progressive springs, lowered 1 1/2"

With my set up, there's 6 3/4" between the lower triple and the lower fork section. The brace is 2 3/4", so that would leave 4" before bottoming out. Should be good to go with this set up.

Mike

jedi- · May 13, 2009

Got 2 back from paint and the matching upper fork tube covers in black.
Looks much better after paint,mine is going to be chromed. :eusa_dance:

maxcruiser · May 13, 2009

jedi- said:
Got 2 back from paint and the matching upper fork tube covers in black.
Looks much better after paint,mine is going to be chromed. :eusa_dance:

Damn Jedi, they did come out very nice - better than I could have expected. It's amazing the amount of work and talent you put into this piece. Great job and thanks for keeping us updated.

Mike

maxcruiser · May 24, 2009

Well here's the installed Jedi forkclamp/brace, painted black, installed on the Shadowmax. Everything fit together perfectly on the first attempt to install. Now that is some awsome skill on Steve's part and definitely deserves an award!

Now for the answer to long standing question: it does stiffing up the front forks!

Thanks Steve for taking on this project and looking forward to the custom mods coming on your new project max.

Mike

maxcruiser · May 25, 2009

Took a ride to Parry Sound to meet up with Sheldon (02Moneypit) yesterday - did about 250 miles round trip and I can honestly say that the fork brace/clamp definitely makes the front forks feel much stiffer.

Overall, very happy with the looks and how it works.

Mike

jedi- · May 25, 2009

Looks good Mike, glad it all fitted ok :banana:

Redbone · May 25, 2009

maxcruiser said:
Took a ride to Parry Sound to meet up with Sheldon (02Moneypit) yesterday - did about 250 miles round trip and I can honestly say that the fork brace/clamp definitely makes the front forks feel much stiffer.

Overall, very happy with the looks and how it works.

Mike

Looks good Mike! Shadowmax slips a little further into the shadows with those Jedi braces.
Do the lower cap head bolt do the clamping to the fork leg?

maxcruiser · May 25, 2009

jedi- said:
Looks good Mike, glad it all fitted ok :banana:

Thanks again, Steve for the custom one off mod for the Shadowmax. I think it's a great looking unique piece.

Brian, the lower bolts clamp the brace tubes to the fork legs and the upper smaller bolts to the lower triple trees.

Mike

jedi- · Aug 4, 2009

Well, zzzzzzzz zzz zzz finally got my brace back from chrome as it was a complete pain to chrome it, but I'm really happy with the result. i'll fit it up on the weekend if I get chance and get a picture on the bike.:eusa_dance:

jedi- · Aug 8, 2009

Got it mounted at last!

maxcruiser · Aug 8, 2009

The brace looks great in chrome - very nice custom look!

Mike

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