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Fork Braces

  • Phillthy
    Phillthy
    15 years ago

    Well I'll start.

    I bought myself a SuperBrace for my Sporty. Didn't know if it would work or was worth the money.

    Put it on and went for a ride. The difference was great. Tracked better and wasn't worried about the road snakes anymore.

    Cornering was improved alot and stopped alot of the twitching through a fast bend.

    Are they worth the money? I say yes. If you want to push your bike, get a fork brace.

  • 1elcys
    1elcys
    15 years ago
    I can't really say it made any noticable difference on the Street Slob.
    I dunno if it makes any difference in tracking either, but I have one anyway.
    I got it because it was cheap and it looks good and if it stops my forks from wandering it can only be a bonus.
  • Bobtail
    Bobtail
    15 years ago

    I put braces on my Softy at the begining of this year and it did make a difference, it reduced the wallowing in tight sweepers, the progressive rear shocks also made a significant diff. My screaming eagle brace cost me over $400 so it's not a cheap bling thing.

    Bt

  • swoody
    swoody
    15 years ago
    hmmm wouldn't mind knowing how one would go on the fatty as the forks are so big anyway, but then again so is the front tyre so the stresses would be greater. had it cornering at 140ks two up through some semi tight bends the other day & spent most of it grinding my running boards away so maybe i can't ride it hard enough anyway to get any real positive results
  • Phillthy
    Phillthy
    15 years ago
    You will still grind the boards.

    Wont stop that but will stop the twist in the forks.

    Keeps the forks together but not the missus legs.
  • Stinga
    Stinga
    14 years ago

    I have got a Kennedy Precision Engineering fork brace from NZ on my 99 G that has been fitted for the last 7 years and it made a huge difference to the forks twist during braking and handling on the rough back roads in the wheat belt over here in WA.

    Cost me $365 AUD back then I think, far better quality than the stuff Harley flogs ya this one would have to be half again as thick as the S/E one and it's highly polished meaning that the finish is still  better after all these years than the standard chroming on Harley's.

    Don't know if Steve Kennedy is still operating but it's top quality stuff that he makes. Seen one of his braces on a 84 WG in a LTR mag about 8 years ago that prompted me to get one.

    Stinga

  • 05 FXDX
    05 FXDX
    14 years ago
    I've got the Superbrace fitted to my bike, wouldn't be without it. If you've got a single disc front end you'll also notice that under heavy braking the bike will be easier to keep in a straight line.
  • mickrod
    mickrod
    14 years ago
    I highly recomend a fork brace for vrods, made a huge difference to mine
  • leachy
    leachy
    6 years ago
    I know this is an old post but just thought I'd ask the question,
    Is there any improvement of a fork brace on 49mm forks?

    Regards
    Leachy
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    6 years ago
    if you like a fork brace then try a Steering Dampner....Totally blow you out of the water with the improved handling!  
  • leachy
    leachy
    6 years ago
    Ok thanks, i just wasn't sure if it was only applicable for older forks, but the rake on HD forks compared to sports bikes is substantial.
    What steering damper would you recommend.

    Thanks for the info.
  • limpn
    limpn
    6 years ago

    sorry to bring up a old thread but can someone tell me the difference between the horse shoe shaped braces and the ones that go straight across ???



  • steelo
    steelo
    6 years ago


  • DocGreen
    DocGreen
    6 years ago
    Fark that is gold Steelo, spat my coffee all over the screen :)

    DocGreen
  • limpn
    limpn
    6 years ago

    there is always one hero on a forum and I think I found him..

    thanks for the info champ

  • DocGreen
    DocGreen
    6 years ago
    hey Limpin, no offence meant mate by my comment - just that face staring at me cracked me up.
    I reckon what steelo was trying to say was the difference is purely for looks. I did consider putting one on my old fatty to stiffen the front a bit, but couldn't find one that would fit with the cow horns on. 

    DocGreen
  • leachy
    leachy
    6 years ago
    So i finally got my Super Brace installed on my 2016 Low Rider. It does seem to make a difference when your on rough roads like Bells Line of Road and push the bike through the corners. It feels like its more solid but normal riding on a smooth road no difference. 
    Id recommend it if you ride the bike fast on the rough country roads, however its like a lot of things spend a shit load of money for a slight difference.

    Regards
    Leachy