Frame bracing advise please

[mozza]

Hey guys, I've just finished cutting off the excess brackets from my GSX1100 period 5 build and have ground and cleaned all the surfaces. Is there anything that I should be aware of before I start adding frame bracing ?? I'll brace all the normal places as per the yoshimura guide but not sure if there are any steps to complete before I start or do I just jump in and start ?

Any advice would be great.

[Hagarr]

If its any help I can scan a sketch I have of the bracing requirements for Rob phillis' superbike which he campaigned years ago.

this information came from Mick Hone.

[mozza]

sounds like its worth a look

[Hagarr]

Righto I'll start to dig it out!!

Give me a couple as it is buried in my paperwork somewhere.

[mozza]

Thanks mate. Anyone have any understanding of any prep work required before you can start bracing ? E.g. do i need to put the frame in a jig ? Should I have the crank cases installed while the frame is being braced ?

[Chris41]

Putting it in a jig is best but you can have it straightened after
I would how-ever recommend having some engine cases in and a swing-arm.
tolerances can close up when welding, making for difficulties later

[Dynomutt]

If you are putting cross bracing in above the swingarm pivot, then I'd fit the swinger and engine cases to ensure the frame doesn't pull together during welding.

[mozza]

thanks

[Fight_fan]

there is some gr8 articles on frame bracing on www.olskoolsuzuki.info From the main page there is a link i think. Goes into detail about the processes used for early kat/gsx frames. Might be worth a read moz!

[mozza]

ta, I'll check it out

[80s freak]

Go to oldskoolsuzuki, gsx/efe/kat section, Under "articles" section, click on "Making the GSX frame stiffer." Should give you everything you need to know.

[mozza]

thanks mate, I needed pointing in the right direction:)