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Message started by MShipley on 10/03/17 at 07:37:41

Title: Fork Brace
Post by MShipley on 10/03/17 at 07:37:41

Any recommendations for a Fork Brace? Are they worth the money? If you run one are you happy with it?

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by old.indian on 10/03/17 at 07:55:20

Tkat that I'm quite happy with.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 10/03/17 at 08:13:50

425C67667F636A760F0 wrote:
Any recommendations for a Fork Brace? Are they worth the money? If you run one are you happy with it?

I'm gonna answer your question with a question.

What condition are you trying to correct or improve?

A fork brace will help stabilize the forks while turning or traveling over uneven pavement. Adding a fork brace can help reduce twist between the forks that can lead to high-speed wobble and tire cupping. A fork brace can improve the handling on a bike that is ridden aggressively through turns.

Are you experiencing either of these?

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by Ruttly on 10/03/17 at 10:15:47

It should be mandatory that all street bike have them ! On my tracker and sportster. Worth every penny !

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by MShipley on 10/03/17 at 17:38:12

I talked to the fellow at Tkat today and I got the last s40 brace he has. Sadly he is retiring and closing shop.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/03/17 at 17:44:02

Maybe we have a machinist who could get the drawings.
Sad news that..

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by MShipley on 10/03/17 at 17:54:23

Quote:

I'm gonna answer your question with a question.

What condition are you trying to correct or improve?

A fork brace will help stabilize the forks while turning or traveling over uneven pavement. Adding a fork brace can help reduce twist between the forks that can lead to high-speed wobble and tire cupping. A fork brace can improve the handling on a bike that is ridden aggressively through turns.

Are you experiencing either of these?

I am experiencing a small amount of wobble when hard in a curve.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by Ruttly on 10/03/17 at 20:52:25

Huge difference overall. Eliminates that wiggily feeling in the forks and under hard braking it stays lazer straight. Check your tire pressures & if tires are old replace them. Your gonna love the difference.i ride real hard at times , brace helps me stay in control when the road gets tough or I'm just pushin it too hard. Savage/S40 has a long fork & feels goofy on rough roads & turns. Trust me on this one , it's a great investment !!!

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by jcstokes on 10/03/17 at 21:49:56

There is also a "Super brace", Google it.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by IslandRoad on 10/04/17 at 01:05:19

406766667E6B120 wrote:

What he said ... about the tire pressure! I was researching fork braces, and came across a comment about tire pressure - I had been negligent!

For my riding style, proper tire pressure was enough.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by MMRanch on 10/04/17 at 08:38:49

Tkat that I'm quite happy with.

You will like it , no more shakey knees up front on those long sweeping curves or on the bumpy roads either .

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by LANCER on 10/05/17 at 02:54:28

It is a bit sad to hear that TKAT is hanging up his very capable tools, but I certainly understand his need to stop and rest. He has been very kind to help us with his fork braces. They provide an exact fit and are as strong as a Rhino.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by old.indian on 10/05/17 at 06:45:50

4449464B4D5A1A1F280 wrote:

I second Lancer's comment. The roads around here get fairly rough and the Tkat fork brace makes a world of differance.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/05/17 at 09:44:12

I'm happy to report that I have one.
And it works great.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by MShipley on 10/08/17 at 16:36:06

I got my fork brace from Tkat today, installed and yes It makes a big difference. No wobble at all on a hard corner. Awesome investment.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/08/17 at 17:48:58

I think they're definitely worth it.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by Ruttly on 10/08/17 at 20:07:13

Now I need one for my Yamy SR500 that is coming out of mothball after a 15 year hibernation. Hope I can find a new one , maybe the same for a SR400. It's gonna need it with the dual disk up front.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by jcstokes on 10/08/17 at 22:02:02

Well the Superbrace for an early Model starts at $US179 and $US205 for post 2005, don't ask me why.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/08/17 at 22:06:59

05 was the first year of the plastic crap deflector on the forks.
I don't know if the braces are actually built differently. If they machined a lug to fit the groove in the forks, that's cool.
And it may well make my warning below unnecessary.
If you put a Super Brace on, lay something on the fender to ensure clearance.

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by och on 03/14/22 at 16:22:41

Got my superbrace today, going to install tomorrow. I see in the instructions it says to loosen up the fork pinch bolt - what does this bolt do exactly? Can I run the alignment by loosening it?

Title: Re: Fork Brace
Post by MMRanch on 03/14/22 at 21:07:07

Be sure to tighten the (it says to loosen up the fork pinch bolt ) after you get the brace installed ! and a little oil on the bolts will keep them from stripping ... or just "Don't over tighten them" :)

good luck and be careful :) :)