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Message started by ThumperPaul on 12/27/23 at 15:40:52

Title: Fork Brace ID
Post by ThumperPaul on 12/27/23 at 15:40:52

Does anybody recognize this fork brace brand/model?

Title: Re: Fork Brace ID
Post by Surviving Philly on 12/27/23 at 15:52:12

That looks like a "TKAT" brace -- made by an individual that retired and no longer sells them. Check this thread:

https://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1479260294/6

There's a brand called superbrace that makes one for the savage, seems too expensive to be worth it to me personally.

Title: Re: Fork Brace ID
Post by ThumperPaul on 12/27/23 at 17:20:40

I do believe that's it! How the heck did you hunt this down!! Armen made his look awesome!

Thanks Man!!

Title: Re: Fork Brace ID
Post by och on 12/27/23 at 19:55:44

For what its worth, my fork started leaking after I installed the super brace. Might be a convenience, but might also be added stress on the fork.

Title: Re: Fork Brace ID
Post by ThumperPaul on 12/28/23 at 04:47:00

Interesting Och. I think Verslagen was eluding to this in an old thread. It reminds me of the rhinestone Cowboys down here in Texas that install lift kits and beefed up suspensions on their old truck and then seem surprised when stuff starts breaking.

This is an add-on “upgrade” that came on the bike. I’m just trying to make notes on all the mods this bike has and the things I’ve done as well.

Title: Re: Fork Brace ID
Post by LANCER on 12/28/23 at 13:46:02

I have a TKAT fork brace and used it for many years without any issues at all, never leaking. I don’t recall anyone on this forum having problems either. If someone did I could have missed it but I’m here a lot.
Did your install of the brace go perfectly, did you insure your forks were perfectly parallel before installing the brace, and did you loosen all four clamping bolts before install ?

Title: Re: Fork Brace ID
Post by ThumperPaul on 12/28/23 at 15:34:21

That's good to know Lancer. The brace was on the bike when I bought it. I have no history and I don't even know how the bike rides yet (Woody issues). The forks don't show any signs of leakage and they flex fine (not too mushy) when I play bouncy bounce in the garage.

Title: Re: Fork Brace ID
Post by och on 12/28/23 at 18:24:20

0D000F0204135356610 wrote:

I used the Superbrace, and for the most part I followed the instructions on the install. The problem is, I really don't ride the Savage much, so it is just sitting leaning on the kickstand. It was the left fork seal that started to leak, the right one was fine. I'm thinking between the brace and constant pressure on the left fork, the seal must've overcompressed and started leaking - but its not like I know what the hell I'm talking about. ;D

Either way, I have the Superbrace sitting in my garage, if anyone is interested in buying it, I'll let it go for 50% of what I paid for it.

Title: Re: Fork Brace ID
Post by Gyrobob on 12/30/23 at 08:56:38

0539243C2134230130243D510 wrote:

Does anybody recognize this fork brace brand/model?

Yes.

Title: Re: Fork Brace ID
Post by Gyrobob on 12/30/23 at 09:13:50

102C312934213614253128440 wrote:

Does anybody recognize this fork brace brand/model?

It is a "TKAT Special" I have one on my RYCA bike.

http://https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/.highres/DSC09001%20Large_zps8uvokanb.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bound

Title: Re: Fork Brace ID
Post by ThumperPaul on 12/30/23 at 10:02:22

4779726F626F62000 wrote:

[quote author=0539243C2134230130243D510 link=1703720452/0#0 date=1703720452]Does anybody recognize this fork brace brand/model?

Yes.[/quote]

Yes, I like your style! 8-) ;D