madstad bracket

[Coval]

Hi there, any chance you could post a picture of this mod?

[snowy]

Hi

Here are a couple of pictures of the more substantial brackets made from 2mm aluminium "L" section, have just fitted them and I will hopefully try them out at the weekend.


IMG_1366[1] by snowy650, on Flickr


IMG_1364[1] by snowy650, on Flickr

[Juvecu]

Looking good

I have a suggestion, you can add a second set of holes for the fixed/non slider bolt to get different adjustment options. Not sure how well it would work or if it will be worth the option (I obviously didn't think this throug properly.)

[stevee_p]

Snowy - these look really good, are you going to be selling these?

[karleahdc]

Looking good

I have a suggestion, you can add a second set of holes for the fixed/non slider bolt to get different adjustment options. Not sure how well it would work or if it will be worth the option (I obviously didn't think this throug properly.)

It'd change pivot point versus the arc/radius of the sliders wouldn't it?

Might want to consider some nyloks or lock washers on the pivot and adjusters as well (but their omission could just be due to early stages of development and testing). Still like them though. Tres nice.

[Juvecu]

You are correct, but it seemed like a good idea at the time  

[snowy]

Hi

With the length of the adjustment slot you get huge amount of movement at the top of the screen.
Photo 0789 (4th down) shows that the bracket can be moved up the fairing by one hole and then you can re-adjust the angle to suit, being a short arXe Its OK for me on the lower seetting .I am only doing short test rides at the moment, but when finished I will put locking nuts and washers on.

[snowy]

Hi

Well here are another pair of brackets I made for Mrs Snowys bike. I put in  extra slots as suggested by Juvecu (yes I am on the map ).


IMG_1391 by snowy650, on Flickr


IMG_1392 by snowy650, on Flickr


I bought this ali angle from Wickes, £7- £8

IMG_1389 by snowy650, on Flickr

This is full forward.

IMG_1394 by snowy650, on Flickr

This is what felt good.

IMG_1393 by snowy650, on Flickr

This is full back with the extra slot, which is a lot too far back!

IMG_1395 by snowy650, on Flickr

[willbo]

very nice and by eye it looks like it gives very similar angles as the madtad, at alot less price too I bet. plus you get that warm feeling you get when you know you did something yourself  

[snowy]

Hi

Being    and unable to make ed nor xrsehole of these computer drawing thingys here are some dimensions if anyone wants to have a go.
All holes are 6.5mm, if things don't fit file it out a bit or bend and tweek it   .
The thread in the fairing is 6mm as are all the nuts and bolts used.


IMG_1404 by snowy650, on Flickr


IMG_1403 by snowy650, on Flickr


IMG_1402 by snowy650, on Flickr

[snowy]

Hi Again!
More dimensions, make sure you end up with one each left and right


IMG_1401 by snowy650, on Flickr


IMG_1400 by snowy650, on Flickr


IMG_1406 by snowy650, on Flickr

[snowy]

Hi

As you can see in this photo you can have two positions for the brackets onto the fairing and two positions of the screen bracket onto the homemade brackets so plenty of settings to try.


IMG_1396 by snowy650, on Flickr

Happy manufacturing

[LaKraven]

Ordered one of the Madstad brackets for my Wee... really hoping it'll help me get rid of at least some of the wind noise. Tried the stock bracket at every single available setting from lowest to so-called "secret highest" and I still get enough wind noise to make me feel like every TV station is nothing but analogue static for a few hours after a long trip.

[greywolf]

Even with the best wind control available, wear ear plugs. Hearing loss from sustained wind noise, even if it is not buffeting, is real. Tinnitus is even worse.

[willbo]

Even with the best wind control available, wear ear plugs. Hearing loss from sustained wind noise, even if it is not buffeting, is real. Tinnitus is even worse.

I always wear them, even thought I have a bluetooth headset I can still use it. the plugs just remove the excess noise I find

[Gassoon]

I'm a recent convert to ear plugs too...esp on the strom!

Snowy I can't believe I missed seeing this entire thread until today - great job on the brackets.! Did you get the 2mm aly from B&Q as well as the 1mm? I seem to remember a curve on the madstad bracket, is that right (I should go out to the bike to check!), and if so how did you accomplish it?

[snowy]

Hi gassoon

I would not ride any bike without ear plugs as it gives me a headache in a very short time.

Got the 1mm from the metal rack in Wickes as it is my nearest store, the 2mm was a swap for an old car battery from the local scrap yard last year, I knew it would come in handy sometime

I've only seen photos of Madstad brackets, do you mean the curved surface between the screen bracket and the fairing? If so that's why I made the 2nd set out of thinner material. The 2mm had no give when tightened up so I had to put some washers between, these are on my bike. The 1mm was pulled into shape which I recon is better, these are on Mrs Snowys bike, this is all part of the developement process.

The second slot at the front of the bracket isn't needed as can be seen in the photo.

Overall I'm pleased as the  buffeting is now negligible, but I will try these out at the weekend if the weather allows.viewtopic.php?f=24&t=11969&p=101302#p101302

[Coval]

Snowy,

I made a set of brackets following your recipe and am very pleased with the results!
Finding the optimal setting is going to take a few short blasts, but I am certain I will get there in the end.
As mods go, this one is by far the most rewarding, not to mention value for money when compared to genuine Madstad.

I therefore would like to propose to call this mod: Snowy's Bracket.

[snowy]

Hi coval

Thanks for the comment

[Coval]

Hi Snowy,

Just came back from short continental trip. Time constraints forced me to use the motorways, this is where this bracket made a big difference compared to last year's experience.
Cruising at 75mph isn't a problem anymore with wind noise rising at 80-90mph, but still no drama!
Worth spending £8 on the material (enough for two) and 2 hours in the garage cutting, drilling and filing.
Thanks again for the effort in publishing the pics and measurements.