Frame Bracing

[Nvmessner]

Hey all. I've got an 83 1100e I plan to start buildin soonish. The bike has a little bird terd weld on the rear section of the hoop. I figgered while I was fixing that I could stiffen up the frame a little. I've seen frame bracing kits for Hondas of this Era, but not for the suzuki. Any help would be appreciated. 

[johnr]

the information is on this site, use the search feature, you dont need spoon feeding, just look for it, its here.

[Nvmessner]

I've read the frame stiffening article in the archives. I was looking to see if anyone makes a kit. Or knows where to get one.

[wraith]

3 hours ago, Nvmessner said:

I've read the frame stiffening article in the archives. I was looking to see if anyone makes a kit. Or knows where to get one.

No, it's down to you.

 

[Swiss Toni]

There are kits, for what they are, they’re expensive! Look at the drawings in the vault, get some plate, tubing, hacksaw and flap wheels, and make your own. There are also free programmes online for making the angled ‘tube to tube’ joints. Far more satisfying than lining someone else’s pockets! 

[Nvmessner]

Roger. I appreciate it. 

[wraith]

Also, start a project thread with lots of pics (as we all like pics) then if you're not sure or doing it right we can help.

And welcome to OSS

[jensvonbustenskjold]

And you'll need a turbo.

Welcome 

[Swiss Toni]

7 minutes ago, jensvonbustenskjold said:

And you'll need a turbo.

Probably!

[Nvmessner]

Will do thank you. The turbo idea has definitely crossed my mind...

[Reinhoud]

I doubt if it makes any difference, where I usually see where the frames are "reinforced" are mostly done on sections where it doesn't do much/anything.

And where it could make a difference nothing is done.

The engine gives the frame quite a bit of stifness too.