"Ask the man who (rides) one..."

[Lucky Phil]

3 hours ago, VtwinStorm said:

So, um, what in this photo is the frame brace?

The small triangular piece hanging down mid spine. I doubt stripping a complete bike to this level is the easiest way to install one myself. 

Ciao

[VtwinStorm]

36 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said:

The small triangular piece hanging down mid spine. I doubt stripping a complete bike to this level is the easiest way to install one myself. 

Ciao

So, just so I am clear...This brace prevents the engine case from cracking? I'm a little light on details.

I used the search function and just came up with the posts referencing mostly "red frame" bikes/early V11s.

[Chuck]

There is a tendency for the transmission to crack at the mounting tabs on the early red frames.

[VtwinStorm]

6 minutes ago, Chuck said:

There is a tendency for the transmission to crack at the mounting tabs on the early red frames.

Thank you, Chuck! Will get one of these post-haste!

[footgoose]

P/N  GU01202830   #15 in the diagram.