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posted April 02, 2009 03:17 PM
Straps
OK, my front strap showed up today. How do I install it? It does not look like it will just bolt on as in the description.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
  
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pazx14rider
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posted April 02, 2009 03:19 PM
did you get any brackets or just a strap?
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3000psi and falling
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posted April 02, 2009 03:24 PM
Just a strap. So I just answered my own question right? And crap! Where will I find the brackets' by tomorrow night?
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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pazx14rider
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posted April 02, 2009 03:27 PM
I think you can use just a strap but you have to bolt it to the top calliper bolt alone. I got the brackets because i didnt want all that stress on one caliper bolt versus two. someone else who has used just a strap and no brackets would be better suited to answer ya.
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3000psi and falling
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posted April 02, 2009 03:30 PM
It, looks like if I try to install the straps "hook" on to the top bolt that it would be all cadywampus.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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eklipse636
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posted April 02, 2009 04:26 PM
I have mine on my top bolt alone. When I had my strap on my 636 I had to gring about 1/4" off one of the sides, and it fit the 14 just fine. Had it on there for 3 years now! You will be fine without the brackets, if it is just a hair not straight up and down, it should be ok, like I said, mine has been like that for a while with no fraying, tearing, etc
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Best: 60ft 1.351 1/8 5.68 mph 123.98 1/4
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3000psi and falling
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posted April 02, 2009 04:44 PM
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I have mine on my top bolt alone. When I had my strap on my 636 I had to gring about 1/4" off one of the sides, and it fit the 14 just fine. Had it on there for 3 years now! You will be fine without the brackets, if it is just a hair not straight up and down, it should be ok, like I said, mine has been like that for a while with no fraying, tearing, etc
Can you post a pic it? I just tryed to test fit the strap on the top bolt and it looks very half ass. and looks like it will keep the top caliper bolt from going in very far...
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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LAB3
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posted April 02, 2009 05:17 PM
I noticed that too looking at the Muzzy strap seperate from the bracket and hardware. Then I looked at Brocks and he sells a comlpete Radial Strap Kit......... it will be here in 5 working days :-) $179.00 TYD
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Beondwacko
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posted April 02, 2009 05:25 PM
The brackets are $100+ shipping, the strap is $21,,,,,,, where is the rest of the $50 , I have no clue.
If you feel comfortable with bolting the strap via 1 bolt, just use a washer or 2 between the strap bracket and the caliper. Then,,,,, on the tightening end of the strap(it has a loop for your hand to fit into) use a nylon wire tie to the fork tube to keep it from hanging down and blowing it around.
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LAB3
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posted April 02, 2009 05:39 PM
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The brackets are $100+ shipping, the strap is $21,,,,,,, where is the rest of the $50 , I have no clue.
If you feel comfortable with bolting the strap via 1 bolt, just use a washer or 2 between the strap bracket and the caliper. Then,,,,, on the tightening end of the strap(it has a loop for your hand to fit into) use a nylon wire tie to the fork tube to keep it from hanging down and blowing it around.
Brocks Radial Strap Kit is $159.00 plus freight, I called and ordered it today. I liked the Black
caliper bracket on my Black 07 better that the Muzzy Gold color and the Brocks mounting bracket looks stronger, more material where the the bolts mount.
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eklipse636
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posted April 02, 2009 07:39 PM
I don't have any pics, I'm in texas workin, and the bike is in ga. I can have you a pic sunday afternoon. Call me and I will send u a mms. It will save you a hundred bucks... Could put toward something else. 229-869-0170
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Best: 60ft 1.351 1/8 5.68 mph 123.98 1/4
8.89 mph 151.32
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Bawls
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posted April 02, 2009 08:01 PM
i'm running the cheap ass schnitz bracket. (cheap as in quality... not price lol) It works fine, but I'll eventually get a brocks.
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pazx14rider
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posted April 03, 2009 05:06 AM
I have the schnitz brackets at well. i think they were around 50 bucks but they work for me.
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