| Author | Message | ||
     Fginn |
I just bought Banke billet frame brace. I bought it for looks, I just think it adds to a certain style, but does it address a real problem? I see that M-2s have a frame tube there, is that the same purpose, did it come after frame problems? Fred | ||
| 1313 |
No problems. It just adds stiffness to the front of the frame. This may hurt some ears, but before the XB's the S2's had the stiffest of the Buell's. Due to rounded corners on the front of the S1 and later frames they weren't as stiff as the S2. The additional frame member on later frames attempts to compensate for this. Note for those with S2's: Adding the frame brace to an S2 will do nothing for you but drain your wallet. 1313 | ||
| Lake_bueller |
Fginn....like 1313 said, it does add some stiffness to the frame. You'll really notice the difference under hard cornering and hard braking. If you spend any time on the track, you'll feel the bike handling better. For day to day riding, it doesn't make too much difference. Another recommendation (if you're spending any time on the track), is to add a steering dampner. It really helps stabilize the steering at higher speeds. | ||
| Captainkirk |
Fginn, My brother's M2 ('97) came without the extra tube, and he said it felt "springy" in high-speed heavy cornering. This was all but eliminated on installing the Banke brace. My '99 feels solid as a rock, with the exception of the REAR end feeling squirrelly at times (isolators?). Anyway, the Banke brace serves a real purpose and I would recommend it for older tubers based on my brother's experience. | ||
| Fginn |
Thanks guys, for the info. I am building this bike up for track days, but it still will be street ridable. |
