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Title: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by 911radioman on 05/09/06 at 13:36:43 Hoping it won't take too long to ship out, I ordered straight from their website. Before ordering, I emailed them and inquired about their backorder status, as I had read several posts stating 3-5 week backorders. Long story short -- they are caught up on the Savage braces. Reason for the backorder was twofold, they had relocated to a larger facility and got behind that way, and there had been a rush on LS650 braces. Their advice -- order now, while they are caught up and can ship pretty much immediately, evidently they are expecting this brace to go on backorder once again before too long. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by thumperclone on 05/09/06 at 21:52:50 what does the super brace do??? |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by 911radioman on 05/09/06 at 22:22:53 Stablizes the front forks. Allows better control of the bike. The Savage/S40's have a bit of a flimsy front end forkwise. Check out www.superbrace.com for more information. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by Savage_Rob on 05/10/06 at 06:53:03 It's pricey but it's one of my more appreciated upgrades. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by torque on 05/10/06 at 10:26:21 its a complete waste of time and money,aluminum fork tubes dont flex... they break. and if the axle bends the way it shows in there simulation it would not come out of the tubes. it's the same type of thing as those $100 dollar kitchen knifes that say they never need sharpening,then a week later u have to sharpen it ::) :P |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by 911radioman on 05/10/06 at 11:33:46 If it is a "complete waste of time and money", then why are so many people reporting improvements in the handling on their bikes? If it is a "complete waste of time and money", then why does the one company that makes them, make them for only a handful of bikes and not all bikes. If it is a "complete waste of time and money", then the company that makes them will make them for every bike, and not just a few, cause then they will understand your concept of a "complete waste of time and money", and will want to soak every motorcyclist and not just a few... And with that, I give a hearty ::) |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by Reelthing on 05/10/06 at 11:45:05 torque wrote:
I disagree - I have a '95 savage with all the right stuff , superbrace, progressive shocks, and metz me880 tires and a '02 savage with all the factory stuff. The difference in the way these two bikes ride and handle is obvious. The question might be which helps the most as cheap tires (irc's and most other $40 tires) do not wear nor handle as well as the metzlers, the stiff spring poor dampened stock shocks do not give you as good a ride as even the lower end progressives, and not all but most factory bikes built to handle well do have fork braces. I'll agree it's a subtle difference on good roads or if your just running around here and there but if you spend some real time on the bike I believe all these things are worth every penny. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by torque on 05/10/06 at 11:50:10 super brace is not the only company that makes fork braces,kuryaken makes them and harley has there own line of sceamin eagle braces,and theres a couple more companys. super brace makes a brace for all makes and most famous models its hard for a company to buy all the bikes in the world just to see if the brace actually works. i might put one on a busa,but probably not.imho. when its all said and done its your money and not mine,so i could really care less ;) |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by 911radioman on 05/10/06 at 11:54:30 But none of those other companies makes them for every model of bike either, so that lends even more credence to the position that they are effective or every company would be trying to soak every two wheeled machine on the road. And yes, you are right. It's our money and not yours... |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by torque on 05/10/06 at 12:00:58 i made forward controls for the savage...dosent mean that i can make them for a vulcan ::) i would have to buy the bike then do the math. same concept. if u had a race bike i would say absolutly get the brace,but ur top speed being 85mph u dont need it,and if u have "low speed wobbles" a brace aint going to help ya. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by 911radioman on 05/10/06 at 12:19:33 torque wrote:
Well, again, I'll say this... my top speed ain't 85... ;D I think you're speaking from opinion and not fact. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by Savage_Rob on 05/10/06 at 12:36:22 As noted, a number of companies make fork braces for various bikes. Unfortunately, few make them for the Savage/S40. I'm sure the same is true of other bikes for various parts/accessories/add-ons. Some bikes come from the factory with a fork brace. On some the brace is integrated into the fork design. As Reelthing said, on good surfaces it's a subtle difference. On uneven roads (or even rain grooves), the improvement in handling/stability becomes more noticeable. I'm completely happy with my purchase of the Superbrace. If, however, you'd like to waste your duckets, by all means go out and purchase some mileage improvement pills and a magnetic green light trigger. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by 911radioman on 05/10/06 at 12:44:05 Savage_Rob wrote:
Now that was funny... and true!!! ;D 8) |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by torque on 05/10/06 at 13:01:59 911radioman wrote:
thats suzuki's number for a stock bike,look in your manual. so what s your top speed ? 86?...96?...130? |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by 911radioman on 05/10/06 at 13:26:37 Dude, this discussion is a moot point. Fact is, there are far more here that realize the benefits of this device than there are those that don't. This discussion is going nowhere fast. ::) Add about 15 to your original number and you'll have the answer you're looking for. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by torque on 05/10/06 at 14:49:40 911radioman wrote:
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by Guido on 05/10/06 at 15:34:48 You mean to tell me that I wasted $25 for the super duper version of the green light trigger? ??? Curses...Foiled Again!! :o |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by 911radioman on 05/10/06 at 15:50:29 torque wrote:
Sorry, but you are incorrect my friend. Don't matter to me whether you believe it or not, but that's the way life is... |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by thumperclone on 05/10/06 at 16:51:07 WOW didnt know this was such a hot topic to some(just dont go postal with that ak 47!! i gave back my weapon 30yrs ago) went to superbrace web site they dont list one for my 06 s 40.. i have 2400 miles on the od may be 50>80 of that is highway and interstate speeds and a couple of near 100 miles... i ve yet to notice any front end flex or wobble, looks to me the way the front fender is built/mounted part of its job is front end stabilization... |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by 911radioman on 05/10/06 at 17:07:00 It's just a hot topic to one person. ::) I'd think that the Superbrace listed for the Savage would fit your '06. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by pgolden on 05/10/06 at 19:35:21 All of you have missed the point. The superbrace is CHROME!!!!! When it comes to CHROME, money should not be an object. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by Dynobob on 05/10/06 at 19:57:35 Wrong Torque. Forks do flex. The Superbrace is a nice product and will improve handling. Superbrace has been selling their fork brace since before you were born Torque. If their product did nothing do you think they would still be in business? It's a very good product. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by 911radioman on 05/10/06 at 22:05:33 pgolden wrote:
Actually it is highly polished stainless, if I read the website right... if I didn't, my sincerest apologies! ;D |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by Savage_Rob on 05/11/06 at 07:32:27 From their site: Quote:
The optional fork seal protectors are polished stainless. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by torque on 05/11/06 at 07:48:03 heres something off another forum "Kuryakyn has added a Superbrace to their line. It looks nicer than the Superbrace but it's another rape the customer $ item. At least Kuryakyn's is good looking and has some type of adjustment" at least i'm not alone ::) |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by Savage_Rob on 05/11/06 at 08:12:30 torque wrote:
I would agree with that assessment but from a point of view of price; not efficacy. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by klx650sm2002 on 05/11/06 at 10:32:50 On my TZR 250 forks (SR project) the brace/mudguard mount is bolted to two lugs on each fork slider and 4 bolts to the guard. The std. one is 1.5mm thick the one I got from a breaker (£15) is 6mm thick, don't know who made it though. Ti taper head allen bolts throughout and anchor nuts (oh-er) on the mudguard. Clive W :D |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by bikingb on 05/11/06 at 10:43:35 Whatever happened to the guy that was going to fabricate braces for us? B |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by Savage_Rob on 05/11/06 at 10:44:00 911radioman wrote:
The 06 S40 has fork seal protectors that would be in the way. I haven't seen these in person but have heard that they are plastic and could be removed. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by thumperclone on 05/11/06 at 11:43:57 Savage_Rob wrote:
yes my o6 has seal protectors they are a hard plastic..thought i saw a super brace with those on it.. my money tree hasent fruited yet this year so think ill save for some progressives or taller wind shield.. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by Savage_Rob on 05/11/06 at 12:00:45 thumperclone wrote:
Superbrace sells stainless steel fork seal protectors (for another $25) that mount to the brace itself. They work for all of them. I think the concern is the removal of the stock fork seal protectors to allow for mounting of the Superbrace. Note: They currently charge a flat $10 S/H fee for your order whether you have the Superbrace with or without the added protectors. That said, if you think you'll want them, you may want to order the protectors at the same time to save the additional $10 S/H fee you'd pay on a second order. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by 911radioman on 05/11/06 at 14:40:16 Well, going back to the original topic of this post... Received an email from Superbrace today, seems as though they are still lagging a bit behind with their move and catching up on orders. They said look for shipping in about 2 weeks. :( |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by thumperclone on 05/12/06 at 15:26:57 :-[ radioman didnt mean to stomp all over your post.. |
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Title: Re: Ordered my Superbrace today Post by 911radioman on 05/12/06 at 16:06:38 It's all cool. :) |
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