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- Supreme UFOB
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T500 frame bracing
Anyone have specs or dimensions for the additional frame bracing on a T500 frame? I'm interested in the two tubes running from the swingarm pivot area to the top frame rails near the seat/tank junction. Apparently, it's a rather common mod for track duty.
Also, if a person makes that mod (I have a "friend" with a T500 project bike) would that guy also have problems with oil tanks, battery boxes and the like fitting up where they should afterward?
Also, if a person makes that mod (I have a "friend" with a T500 project bike) would that guy also have problems with oil tanks, battery boxes and the like fitting up where they should afterward?
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- Supreme UFOB
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I've done it to a 68 and a 76 frame, two different ways. I know that the oil tank will mount o.k. Never used the side cover, but I think it will mount too since it attaches to the existing frame member. You'll have to loose the air box tho. The tube is pretty much in pure tension and compression, so it doesn't need to be huge to give full benefit. I ground down the plate at the swing arm end a bit to get closer to the swing arm. Try to get right to the cross brace that holds the top tube from the steering head. You should almost have a straight line from the swing arm to the top of the steering head when done.
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- Supreme UFOB
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- Supreme UFOB
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It's "Hammered" black, believe it or not. I used the same stuff on my TS400. Mine was made by Rustoleum and I got it at either K-Mart or the True Value hardware store...I can't remember which. One thing I've found is that the stuff I bought is not fuel-resistant. Clear engine enamel over it would be a good idea.
Lane
Lane
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- Supreme UFOB
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Hammerite brand paint out of the UK was one of the first to offer this kind of finish. Rustoleum offers a hammered finish paint and is available at Home Depot and Lowes. It comes in a few colors and I believe the stuff Desmo used on his frame is their hammered silver color. Here's one link I found to an on-line seller of hammerite:
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... ray+paints
and the Rustoleum site:
http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp?fr ... d=21&SBL=1
Jim
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... ray+paints
and the Rustoleum site:
http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp?fr ... d=21&SBL=1
Jim
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- Supreme UFOB
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fork oil
I know I used to use ATF years ago, but I never really compared it to "fork oil". Seemed to me it used to make forks a little stiffer than they were with the original oil, or I may have been putting a little more volume in than was original, that can make 'em stiffer on compression. I think I'll try it again. Thanks.
Jr.
Jr.
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- Supreme UFOB
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T500 fork springs?
just got some fork springs off Adam.there was a batch made for us guys by someone on here.the question is what mods if any to fit or will these fit straight in. thanks
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75 gt750m fork oil volume?
Can anyone help? The service manual I get off mraxl's resource page blows, it is lacking about half the key items for repair. If any one has a service manual to check the fork volume I could finish my for rebuild. Thanks Mac