cheapo fork support/brace for trailering
#1
02-26-2006, 12:57 AM
cheapo fork support/brace for trailering
i got the idea from one of you to make my own fork brace to keep the forks from compressing too much while tied down. here is a pic. i know its pretty ghetto but it works well. i used a 2x4 and cut out the bottom to fit the tire and added the cross piece so it doesnt fall back when tying it down by myself. and finally i painted it black so you can tell its wood from far away!!
also anyone within a couple hours of panama city ever wanna ride let me know, i dont know anyone around here that does any offroad riding. keith
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also anyone within a couple hours of panama city ever wanna ride let me know, i dont know anyone around here that does any offroad riding. keith
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#2
02-26-2006, 08:44 AM
RE: cheapo fork support/brace for trailering
I was all ready to make my own, but decided that it was far easier to spend $18 on a mass produced unit. Maybe I'll make a wheel chock insert si my front wheel can't turn sideways when tied down against the front of the wheel tray on my trailer.
I'd love to go riding in the Panama City area some time. I'm 14 hours away.. but some time in early late March I might be interested in a little road trip to warmer climates. It's either NW Florida or Texas. In the summer I'd like to go riding out in Colorado.
I'd love to go riding in the Panama City area some time. I'm 14 hours away.. but some time in early late March I might be interested in a little road trip to warmer climates. It's either NW Florida or Texas. In the summer I'd like to go riding out in Colorado.
#3
02-26-2006, 08:50 AM
RE: cheapo fork support/brace for trailering
yeah, $18 is cheap but i was bored and it took me all of 15 minutes so i just put it together real quick.
theres not much great riding right in this area but less than 2 hours is the apalachicola forest near tallahassee that is supposed to have some great trails.
keith
theres not much great riding right in this area but less than 2 hours is the apalachicola forest near tallahassee that is supposed to have some great trails.
keith
#4
02-26-2006, 07:59 PM
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RE: cheapo fork support/brace for trailering
I've been trailering bikes for years without this fork brace. I simply tie the front of the bike down and drive the trailer.
What benefit do you get from this brace?
What benefit do you get from this brace?
#5
02-26-2006, 11:47 PM
RE: cheapo fork support/brace for trailering
i have done the same for years, but i just heard that it puts extra stress on the seals bc its constantly compressed while trailering? just heard of this recently but it makes sense to me
#6
02-27-2006, 12:07 AM
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RE: cheapo fork support/brace for trailering
I'm not saying you're wrong, nor am I saying you're right.
This is probably one of those topics - kind of like "What's the best oil to use?" - that could go on ad nausem.
My take is that there is always pressure on the fork seals, regardless of whether they are compressed or simply sitting fully extended. I have a problem with thinking that by compressing the forks will make the seals blow out. It is my opnion only.
Just don't want a bunch of newcomers to think that they'll destroy their motorcycles by trailering them. Hell, Harleys live on trailers! [sm=happy046.gif]
This is probably one of those topics - kind of like "What's the best oil to use?" - that could go on ad nausem.
My take is that there is always pressure on the fork seals, regardless of whether they are compressed or simply sitting fully extended. I have a problem with thinking that by compressing the forks will make the seals blow out. It is my opnion only.
Just don't want a bunch of newcomers to think that they'll destroy their motorcycles by trailering them. Hell, Harleys live on trailers! [sm=happy046.gif]
#7
02-27-2006, 02:46 AM
RE: cheapo fork support/brace for trailering
ORIGINAL: Marty
I'm not saying you're wrong, nor am I saying you're right.
This is probably one of those topics - kind of like "What's the best oil to use?" - that could go on ad nausem.
My take is that there is always pressure on the fork seals, regardless of whether they are compressed or simply sitting fully extended. I have a problem with thinking that by compressing the forks will make the seals blow out. It is my opnion only.
Just don't want a bunch of newcomers to think that they'll destroy their motorcycles by trailering them. Hell, Harleys live on trailers! [sm=happy046.gif]
I'm not saying you're wrong, nor am I saying you're right.
This is probably one of those topics - kind of like "What's the best oil to use?" - that could go on ad nausem.
My take is that there is always pressure on the fork seals, regardless of whether they are compressed or simply sitting fully extended. I have a problem with thinking that by compressing the forks will make the seals blow out. It is my opnion only.
Just don't want a bunch of newcomers to think that they'll destroy their motorcycles by trailering them. Hell, Harleys live on trailers! [sm=happy046.gif]
#8
02-27-2006, 07:36 AM
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RE: cheapo fork support/brace for trailering
Good job, I did the same thing, now I wish I had painted mine black, but then I couldn't brag about using old growth fir LOL
deej
deej
#9
02-27-2006, 07:57 AM
RE: cheapo fork support/brace for trailering
whoa, looks like you spent a lot more time on yours and it shows. nice.
#10
03-05-2006, 05:01 PM
RE: cheapo fork support/brace for trailering
This will come in handy,
Could you guys give me the dimensions for the piece of 2 x 4 from where it hits the bottom of the fender to where it hits the top of the tire? Do you guys make it so that it doesnt compress at all? Or is a little compression necassary, thanks in advance.
Could you guys give me the dimensions for the piece of 2 x 4 from where it hits the bottom of the fender to where it hits the top of the tire? Do you guys make it so that it doesnt compress at all? Or is a little compression necassary, thanks in advance.