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Message started by webhead on 06/22/11 at 17:38:24

Title: TKAT Forkbrace installed
Post by webhead on 06/22/11 at 17:38:24

I got my TKAT forkbrace in the mail today and installed it. I got it in 2 days. TKAT is great!

I followed kimchris1 install instructions and contacted her via private messages with some questions. She was very helpful and informative. The install took 20 minutes.

I cut the plastic rings with a razor. I took my time and cut them about halfway down. Kim told me this so I wouldn't scratch the forks. After getting them halfway cut I just pulled them off with no problem. The brace is pretty self explanatory. 4 screws on the top brace and 2 on each of the forks.

I haven't had time to test it. It's raining here in NY for the next 4 days. (crapola) But kimchris1 told me I would see a major difference in the handling and would have to lean more into turns. I'll give a report as soon as I ride.

http://gallery.me.com/thelynchfamily/100027/Before%20the%20forbrace%20%28full%20shot%29/web.jpg?ver=13087858140001
http://gallery.me.com/thelynchfamily/100027/Forkbrace%20installed%20%28left%29/web.jpg?ver=13087858560001
http://gallery.me.com/thelynchfamily/100027/Forkbrace%20installed%20%28rear%20angle%29/web.jpg?ver=13087859370001
http://gallery.me.com/thelynchfamily/100027/Forkbrace%20installed%20%28right%29/web.jpg?ver=13087860400001
http://gallery.me.com/thelynchfamily/100027/Forkbrace%20installed%20%28rear%29/web.jpg?ver=13087861270001

The work on the brace is top notch. Thanks to him and kimchris1.

Title: Re: TKAT Forkbrace installed
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/22/11 at 17:40:29

Youre gonna like it for a lot more than the looks.

Title: Re: TKAT Forkbrace installed
Post by SuperSavage on 06/22/11 at 18:48:54

I want one of those! What did it cost?

Title: Re: TKAT Forkbrace installed
Post by webhead on 06/22/11 at 18:56:27

$93 US shipped. Email TKAT at

tkat@tkat.com

Great guy. Responds pretty quick. He only takes checks though but worth the wait.

Title: Re: TKAT Forkbrace installed
Post by prechermike on 06/22/11 at 19:08:52

Yep, Justin is right and so is KimChris, those things do make a difference. And Webhead is right, Tkat is a stand up guy. I heartly recommend it.

Title: Re: TKAT Forkbrace installed
Post by Skid Mark on 06/22/11 at 22:19:11

You will find the bike much more stable with the brace. :) money very well spent.

Title: Re: TKAT Forkbrace installed
Post by kimchris1 on 06/22/11 at 22:21:59

Glad you got it installed and hope the weather
changes soon, so you test ride it.
Happy the instructions helped you out. Take care
ride safe.. Hugs, :) kim

Title: Re: TKAT Forkbrace installed
Post by webhead on 06/26/11 at 20:03:28

Ok, I was able to take her for a ride today and wow what a difference in the handling. It's like Kim said, you have to lean a little more but the front fork doesn't shimmy like it used to when I go into a turn hard or when I lean real hard. The bike handles much better. I highly recommend it. I rode for 2 hours today on a highway and some backroads by my house which are very curvy. Very happy with it.

Oh and if you haven't gotten yet, the throttle boss is awesome. You have to check it out. Gives my fingers a break by using my palm on the throttle. Great for long rides.

Title: Re: TKAT Forkbrace installed
Post by MotoBuddha on 06/27/11 at 04:41:12

Jeez, that thing looks like it came off a bridge. No doubt it works, but I'm guessing it's a lot beefier than it needs to be.

Title: Re: TKAT Forkbrace installed
Post by arteacher on 06/27/11 at 06:40:04

It's beefy because it is in three parts.
And it IS a bridge. ;D