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Does anyone know a vendor that sell alloy chassis braces for the GS?

I think I saw some from Cusco or so for Hondas ... but am not aware of any for the GS...
What are the differences between alloy chassis and steel/iron chassis? except for weight?

PHML

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Hmmmm...not just weight...but strength as well.

Steel or alloy.....I guess it all depends on the welds on the brace....cuz thats where the weakest point is located.

Can anyone else chime in on this?

Pete

rominl

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i guess weight is one issue, but to me it's more about marketing i guess. the shape, the connect points, and the welding like pete said should be the omst importnat

TeeLex

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Aluminum has a very low modulus of elasticity - a measure of stiffness. Aluminum has a modulus of 10 million psi and steel has a modulus of 28-29 million psi, thus steel is 2.8-2.9 times as stiff as aluminum. Of course aluminum is much lighter - 0.1 grams per cubic centimeter vs .285 grams per cubic centimenter. So on a stiffness to density basis they are the same. It really depends on the design of the component - you have to make sure you make the shape/design to maximize stiffness on the aluminum component. If you just substitute an aluminum alloy for steel with the same design, the aluminum component will much less stiff. With chassis braces, stiffness is critical for the best performance, afterall that's why one adds braces - to increase stiffness. The welds will not necessarily impact the stiffness significantly, but will impact the durability of the brace. If you see an aluminum brace that appears the same as its steel counterpart - steer clear, it will be light, but not be nearly as stiff.