Some braces have a tensioning bar between the two shock mounts, is this for cornering strictly or does this help tighten it up more? Also would having adjustability for pre loading be benificial?
Hey James, I took the simple approach and used a solid intermediate mount (welded in), solid engine mounts and a traction bar. I used the stock german nose mount. So basically there is 4 points in total. I still like the \"primitive\" approach so with a simple traction bar with slight preload I'll be assured that I wont be bending my frame horns and hopefully eliminate all wheel hop. Hard to do the real test with my M&H's without an engine
If your building your own \"European design\" traction bar system instead of the primitive type traction bar system alot of us use in the lower mainland. You should tie in both your shock mounts for that triangular configuration for strength. You may save some weight with your \"custom\" traction system but I still prefer the old school traction bar supporting the overhang of the engine. But nonetheless yours will work well too.
I've seen the german made systems with hiem joints and it looked kick ass but as far as $$$ goes I couldn't justify. The one I looked at had the provisions for adjustment for preload. As Bruce T exactly for details I cant remember its been a while since I looked at it. I wanted something extremely simple since it seemed like such a task converting a bone stock 65 to what I have now. So much work and fully insured but no engine. What a year
