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Triple tree Mod for a /5
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:20 pm
by boxertwinjeff
Fabricated Specifically for the /5, will these considerably improve Handling, and would it be a Worthwhile Mod?.. Cheers Jeff.
Re: Triple tree Mod for a /5
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:48 pm
by Kurt in S.A.
From what I've heard, the ToasterTan Topbrace or any good quality top triple tree is supposed to be money well spent.
http://www.pbase.com/toastertan/top_braces
Kurt in S.A.
Re: Triple tree Mod for a /5
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:43 pm
by Duane Ausherman
first off, the factory top brace is strong enough for the purpose for 95% of the riders, or more. The problem with the flat stamped out piece of sheet metal is that they didn't stamp the holes in the right place. If the aftermarket brace is made correctly then it can work OK.
Most riders expect to remove the original brace and replace it. It isn't that simple, as any brace will require the forks to be in alignment. If you don't understand how Important it is and/or aren't willing to do it, then no brace is going to serve you.
Mostly, we don't need a better brace than the stock one. Far better to have forks in alignment.
Re: Triple tree Mod for a /5
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:41 pm
by uncle mark
Duane ... it is aufully shiney!
Re: Triple tree Mod for a /5
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:03 pm
by boxertwinjeff
Quite a few guys that have done this Mod tell me theres a Marked difference in handling.
Re: Triple tree Mod for a /5
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:10 pm
by Roy Gavin
Nothing wrong with the SJBMW brace, and it costs around half the TT item.
And SJ answer their emails-------.
As Duane says, if your existing brace is new /good and the forks properly aligned not a lot, if any, benefit
Probably about the same as adjusting the bearings
But if yours is original then it is around 40 years old and 40 years flexing and twisting doesn't improve it - the brace on my well used G/S was close to failure, as well as twisted and fretted.
It is also a lot easier for one person to align the forks with a billet top.
The tubular lower brace made a decent difference on my G/S too, but G/S forks are unbushed so when they wear there is not a lot else you can do.
Re: Triple tree Mod for a /5
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:15 pm
by boxertwinjeff
Yeh, mines 40 years old and looking tired anyway...it will also be another nice looking appointment to my bike
Re: Triple tree Mod for a /5
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:24 pm
by Deleted User 62
Roy Gavin wrote:Nothing wrong with the SJBMW brace, and it costs around half the TT item.
And SJ answer their emails-------.
Toaster Tan had a bad accident recently, due to a tank slapper that launched him off his bike. Could be why he isn't answering emails...