domenica 23 ottobre 2011

"1987-2011"

dedicated to the giant of the Moto GP will always be in our hearts. Hello Marco.........by frame

mercoledì 12 ottobre 2011

H.M.H.C.GARAGE RESTYLING present: "1975 cb 400 four super sport" of my brothers




The CB 400 Four Super Sport for sale 1975 to 1978, in three main versions, no longer in range of K, called F0, F1 and F2 that see almost exclusively dumbly minimum of aesthetics. With the exception of changes to the rear footpegs, which already in the production of F0 European swing pass from a triangular holder to the chassis, to the relief of the passenger. For the U.S. market, however, remain the footpegs to the swingarm. The F1 does not arrive in Europe and is marked only by blacks side panels, such as the Super Sport Series 750 contemporary. The F2 shows some variation rather than aesthetic. They change the colors, graffiti on the side panels and the pattern on the tank, which returns to a sort of "stripes". The 400 F2 "U.S." for USA and Canada, since 1977, but the only one that has some substantial difference. The platforms are not backward, losing the hub, the handle is high, since more than the 350 and the reservoir cap has hidden under the cover, again as for the 750.    by frame


martedì 11 ottobre 2011

the"Springer forks"


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The springer fork is an early type of leading link fork. A springer fork does not have the suspension built into the fork tubes, but instead has it mounted externally, where it may be integrated into the triple tree. This style of fork may be found on antique motorcycles or choppers, and is available today on Harley-Davidson's Softail Springer.
While it may have an exposed spring near the triple clamp, a springer fork is distinguishable from a girder fork by its two parallel sets of legs. The rear is firmly fixed to the bottom triple clamp (usually brazed or welded). A short leading link holds the wheel and the forward leg which actuates the springs (usually mounted on the triple clamp).

the"Girder fork"


One of the earliest types of motorcycle front suspension. The girder fork consists of a pair of uprights attached to the triple clamp by linkages with a spring usually between the top and bottom triple clamps. The design reached its peak in the "Girdraulics" used on "The Vincent" motorcycle. Girdraulic forks featured forged alloy blades for extra strength and hydraulic damping.

While it may have an exposed spring near the triple clamp, a girder fork is distinguishable from a springer fork by the wheel being fixed firmly to the (usually a long diamond shape) upright. The pivot points are short links mounted to the top and bottom triple clamps. The spring is (usually) mounted to the girder and compressed against the upper triple clamp.by frame