Getting ready to test an economical new front frame brace kit.

[fast507]

After several beers and a few hours in the shop, the frame kit installed relatively easy. The whole kit bolted right in without requiring any of the locking fasteners to be drilled. I was surprised at how both top and bottom a-arms mounts were triangulated together, as well as to a hard point on the frame. The front and rear upper/lower a-arms are now tied together front and rear and appear to be much more stable. I attached a random pic of the bike I took after installing the kit, I know you can't see it, but it is on there. I'll get some pics in the daylight tomorrow detailing the install.

[fast507]

I'm downloading pics of the kit as installed: This pic shows the front frame brace tying the top and bottom a-arm, back pivot bolts together andalso to the two bolts in the frame. The lower dogbone is also replaced by a wider, beefier unit, tying the two bottom front a-arm bolts together as well...

[fast507]

We are heading out to ride tomorrow and if all goes well, i'll be calling the manufacturer and let them now it is market-ready.

[fast507]

I'm doing the instruction sheet now. The product should be available in a week or so. Unfortuantely, the price point will probably grow by the time the added materials and production costs are figured in. It will still be priced WAAAY lower than competing products, however.

[fast507]

More pics of the install:

[DuneDevil]

Any info on this set up? Is it to the public yet? Is there a set price on it?

DuneDevil

[foytix]

I've got this quad now. I'll get up with fast507 and see if this is something his "supplier" is still planning on bringing to market.

[venom108]

Just buy an 2010-2012 ds450 and don't worry about this

[fast507]

Rath will be marketing this kit. We made a few changes and added a piece. See their website for details.

[DuneDevil]

Quote: Originally Posted by fast507

Rath will be marketing this kit. We made a few changes and added a piece. See their website for details.

Thanks for letting us know! I will check it out.

DuneDevil