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V-Max Frame Bracing

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THE FRAME

The V-max frame has a tough job trying to house all the power of the mightly engine. Unfortunately, the engine cradle is very large and square in shape which leads to torsional and fore/aft flexing under stress. A properly located cross brace minimizes the problems...

As you can see, a cross brace creates a triangle with the lower and back frame tubes. A triangle is one of the strongest structures ...

For a detailed review of frame bracing, check out the article by Tony Foale
V-Max frame improvement project, check out these FRAME PICTURES

Material provided by Terry Hayden

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