Do I need a brace when installing a 4.3 gal. Clarke?
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Do I need a brace when installing a 4.3 gal. Clarke?
Hey guys, I just bought a 4.3 gal Clarke. I am wondering what the thoughts are on whether or not I should acquire a tank brace? Also if it requires a tank brace is that enough lateral impact protection to avoid a radiator brace? Also I am looking for an aluminum skid plate and frame guard for protection of rear master cylinder. Know anybody? Thanks a bunch!

brapp-alot-puss- noob
- Joined: 2011-03-10
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Location: Denver
XR650R Year: 2001
Re: Do I need a brace when installing a 4.3 gal. Clarke?
The tanker brace makes the Clarke more rigid and provides additional protection for the radiators, I do not use radiator guards, at this point have not seen a need for them.

mamacone- XRR Jockey
- Joined: 2008-11-08
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Location: Dry Cities Washington
XR650R Year: 2001
Re: Do I need a brace when installing a 4.3 gal. Clarke?
Do you have frontal protection for your rads?

brapp-alot-puss- noob
- Joined: 2011-03-10
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Location: Denver
XR650R Year: 2001
Re: Do I need a brace when installing a 4.3 gal. Clarke?
I have the Devol rad guards seem ok for stopping most direct impacts, not sure how good they are at stopping the rads from being crushed if the bike takes a heavy side fall.

Mauser- XRR Freak
- Joined: 2010-09-13
Posts: 277
Location: UK
XR650R Year: 2001
I use...
the minimalist braces that Precision Concepts sells without any other useless stuff. Most of the "protection" causes more problems that it stop with a few exceptions like disc guards.

Bump- XRR Monger
- Joined: 2009-01-27
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Location: Canyon Lake, So Cal
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