Frame bracing GPZ1100B1

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Frame bracing GPZ1100B1

26 Sep 2017 00:23
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Rene Botman from the Netherlands here.

Next step in our new project is to improve the frame stiffness
of our GPZ1100B1.
I am looking for tips, advice, documentation or pictures.
Thanks !

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Re: Frame bracing GPZ1100B1

26 Sep 2017 11:46 - 26 Sep 2017 11:47
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welcome to kzr and obviously a picture of your bike will be welcome.
the gpz1100 frame has many improvements and is stiffer compared to the earlier 900-1000 frames, all from lessons learned during the superbike racing days. Are you really sure you need the bracing?

I been road racing for the last 10 years and I still see a lot of people in the winner circle with stock, non braced frames (but surely good suspension).

just cancelling the engine rubber mounts for instance could help a lot with rigidity by making the engine contribute stifness. Would think twice before starting to add bracing, extra weight slows you down and the 1100 is already quite heavy!
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Re: Frame bracing GPZ1100B1

26 Sep 2017 15:53
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This is a very popular kit for the Z frames. Your GPz will not need all of this, but it should give you an idea of what to focus on.

kosmanspecialties.com/product/kz-frame-brace-kit/
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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Re: Frame bracing GPZ1100B1

06 Oct 2017 07:35
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No need, it already is braced to match the previous years race bike. Invest in suspension and rear swing arm upgrade.

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