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Old January 3rd, 2018, 10:31 AM   #47
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Originally Posted by tgold View Post
Choneofakind is right. Using a drill press and a hole saw is pretty much going to guarantee failure. The tolerances for each aren't even close to what you will need to get it right. There are a lot of ways to get this wrong and virtually no benefit. I have done at least ten 3 hour endurance races on my 250 Ninja and I don't use a brace. The front end works great with the right springs, oil, and emulators. (We have seven wins, so we ain't exactly slow.)

My advice is don't waste your time.
Sorry to disappoint you mate, but it was done weeks ago, took little time for a professional fabricator to machine, and it works a treat. ;-)
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