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Headstay Alternative
Posted: April 24th, 2008, 7:00 pm
by mega491
I am in the middle of a gen III w/91 500 and was wondering if anyone has ever cut the headstay mount from the frame and moved it over in line with the headstay mount on the head in such a manner that straight pieces could be used as headstays? I have mocked it up and cannot see any interference as far as tank, carb, shock etc.........Comments please?
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Posted: April 24th, 2008, 9:03 pm
by DPinDet
I just got done doing my offset headstay mounts and thought the exact same thing. I think you are right. I bet it would work without problems.
DPinDet
Posted: April 24th, 2008, 9:12 pm
by AlisoBob
Honda offsets it for a reason.... The "Z" style is much stiffer.
Shan is going to make this available in steel very soon.
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Posted: April 24th, 2008, 9:17 pm
by DPinDet
I made mine the "Z" style, but made them out of aluminum. I figured the factory made them that way, so I will follow suit. They know more than I.
DPinDet
Posted: April 24th, 2008, 9:19 pm
by AlisoBob
Shan is going steel to be cost effective.
Posted: April 24th, 2008, 10:08 pm
by mega491
I agree, the factory did do it for a reason. I was thinking possibly to allow some flex for the lighter 250 until I read Alisobob's post. By the way Dpindet I used your technique for the Y and downtubes, pretty slick idea, thanks.