f4i tail bracing

Old Sep 8, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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f4i tail bracing

what does everyone use to brace f4i split seat tails? Im sick of breaking these on the sides and middle under the seat
Old Sep 8, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Re: f4i tail bracing

are u referring to the tube under the rear seat that goes across the subframe? if so, then i found a threaded rod at home depot that i think is 3/8 of an inch and it fits in the tube perfectly. i think it's 12" long. i slid it through the tube and subframe. i bolted it on both sides and it works just fine.

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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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Re: f4i tail bracing

I heard a piece of wood shoved in there works fine let me know what you hear that'll work so I can brace my tail too
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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Re: f4i tail bracing

i talked to mike jones of barely legal and he said to get a plate welded but i was hoping people would have some details for me ....the f4i tails sell for crack prices
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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Re: f4i tail bracing

f4i? never heard of it. is that a kawasaki?
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 01:47 AM
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Re: f4i tail bracing

use a piece of wood and that joint foam filler...no joke thats what ceasar did and it worked
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Re: f4i tail bracing

A piece of wood will do the trick but if you wanna do it the right way I would put some fiberglas on the inside.
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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anybody got any pics of their tail reinforced ?
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Re: f4i tail bracing

atl freestyle and suicidl both I want to say are using the wood. I also need to hook mine up soon since its breaking all to hell.
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Re: f4i tail bracing

all aluminum tail

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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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its nice but I'm guessing that tail cost a good bit of cash
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Re: f4i tail bracing

i make my tails 100% fiberglass, i use a stock tail as a mold. its alot of work takes about 2-3weeks to make one, but its 50x stronger than a stock tail, and when it hits the ground it doesnt crack
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Re: f4i tail bracing

Originally Posted by bikefreak600
i make my tails 100% fiberglass, i use a stock tail as a mold. its alot of work takes about 2-3weeks to make one, but its 50x stronger than a stock tail, and when it hits the ground it doesnt crack
That sounds cool, may have to try that. But come on turtle just let it crack and zip tie that bitch.
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Re: f4i tail bracing

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That sounds cool, may have to try that. But come on turtle just let it crack and zip tie that bitch.
haha....me use zip ties on my bike...never...haha jk....my tail has gone to **** these days
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Re: f4i tail bracing

Originally Posted by JohnForLife
use a piece of wood and that joint foam filler...no joke thats what ceasar did and it worked
I am going to hook this up next week and I'll post up picts
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Re: f4i tail bracing

Wouldn't a subframe cage keep the tail from hitting?
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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Re: f4i tail bracing

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Wouldn't a subframe cage keep the tail from hitting?
it cracks from ss
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Re: f4i tail bracing

i use the piece of wood method... u gotta modify it to fit but its a piece or plywood and it sits right behind the driver seat... wish i had pics.... it works and ive had the same tail on for a yr and a half....
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Re: f4i tail bracing

I Use A Piece Of Wood As Well And It Works Fine For Me I Also Braced The Underside Of It Where You Stand With Some Epoxy To Also Help
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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Re: f4i tail bracing

whoa, i was way off with my first post on here. i have a piece of wood in between the front and rear seat and it rests on the subframe. it's just a little board to stand on, basically.

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