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Message started by mmosel on 02/19/06 at 21:26:45

Title: ? about Superbrace
Post by mmosel on 02/19/06 at 21:26:45

The Superbrace for the Savage says that it's for 2001 & 2002 models. Is there any reason it wouldn't work for a 2005 model?

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by Steve530 on 02/19/06 at 21:46:55

Or pre-2001 models for that matter?

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by Reelthing on 02/19/06 at 22:30:38

work fine as long as you do not have the fork guards

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by mmosel on 02/20/06 at 00:07:24

So if you have them, and remove them, would it then work?

Anyone know what's involved in removing them?

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by babbalou on 02/20/06 at 00:14:43

mmosel wrote:

So if you have them, and remove them, would it then work?

Anyone know what's involved in removing them?

I cut mine off using a boxcutter so I could install my fork gators. They're hard plastic.

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by Savage_Rob on 02/20/06 at 05:53:15

My 98 didn't have the guards and the Superbrace fit perfectly.

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by Ed_L. on 02/20/06 at 05:59:32

Same with my '02, took about ten minutes to install.

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by Savage_Rob on 02/20/06 at 06:16:43

Ed_L. wrote:

Same with my '02, took about ten minutes to install.

And that was including a beer break.

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by HDI_IA on 02/20/06 at 08:58:53

The Superbrace fit my '96 perfectly.....wow what a difference in ride too ;)

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by Steve530 on 02/20/06 at 12:48:45

Dumb question here - what's a fork guard?

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by Dynobob on 02/20/06 at 14:11:37

Steve530 wrote:

Dumb question here - what's a fork guard?

It's a metal or plastic piece that covers the front of the fork tubes. It keeps road debris and bugs off the fork tubes where they contact the seals. This extends the life of the seals.

New Savages have them stock and it's an optional piece that screws to the Superbrace.

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by Steve530 on 02/20/06 at 17:06:35

Thanks. It's not the black plastic piece between the tubes which I believe are seals, then.

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by mmosel on 02/20/06 at 17:49:10

Has anyone successfully installed a Superbrace on an 05 or 06 S40?

I was looking at my forks today, and even with removing the guards, it doesn't look like there is clearance above the fender for the brace. ???

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by Dynobob on 02/21/06 at 03:49:13

Steve530 wrote:

Thanks. It's not the black plastic piece between the tubes which I believe are seals, then.

http://members.cox.net/rachtheace2/savage.jpg

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by Ed_L. on 02/21/06 at 06:18:42

The brace has a slight curve to it to clear the front fender.

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by Steve530 on 02/21/06 at 08:53:54

Dynobob wrote:

http://members.cox.net/rachtheace2/savage.jpg

Thanks, Bob. My 97 definitely does not have those.

Title: Re: ? about Superbrace
Post by Savage_Rob on 02/21/06 at 09:05:11

And they have them in stainless to add to the Superbrace also... but they ain't cheap at $25.

http://www.superbrace.com/images/products/6001.Fork.Protectors.Chrome.jpg