I noticed that the Superbrace was not listed for earlier Savages.  

SuperBrace Part#: 3335
Fits Model: Suzuki Savage LS 650/GZ250
Years: (2001-2002)

Since it also listed compatibility with the GZ250, maybe there was a difference in the GZ250 that causes the limitation but I'm not aware of any major differences in previous year Savages.  I think I may give it a try though.  The rubbery/wobbly feeling is something I'd noticed from the first week I bought the Savage.  In fact, I even did several thorough inspections of the front end because I was not accustomed to this feel and wanted to be sure nothing was amiss.  After satisfying myself that all was okay with the bike, I just chalked it up to a lighter bike than I'd been used to and moved on.   While I would prefer a stabler feel, I'm not sure it's worth the $150 it'd cost. It is under consideration though.  Does anyone have enough experience with these devices in general to say whether they provide much difference in actual stability or if it is simply more of difference in the feel?  Your opinions are appreciated.

The picture on the web site isn't the same - both my wife's and my Savages are 1996 models (so they did make one for the older models).  

Pics are at http://www.bikepics.com/members/thehoghunter/96savage/

I"ll try to put an url on this forum:

 English story about fork braces

I hope it will tell you what you want to know.


P.s. In case the url doesn't work:
http://users.metro2000.net/~cdc/magna/tech%20section%20and%20issues/fork%20br...

Okay, here's my take.  The SuperBrace is extremely good quality and does fit my '98, even though it says 2001-2004 or something like that.  I notice a definite improvement on uneven surfaces such as rain grooves, etc.  I specifically took her out on some roads that have annoyed me a lot in past for the wobble they induced.  She's much more stable now.  Whether it's worth the cost has to be a personal decision since I'm not sure whether it makes the bike any safer or reduces wear on other parts.  It definitely looks good (the polished aluminum looks almost like chrome) and works well.

Oh, BTW HogHunter... the one pictured is NOT the actual product.  It is arched to get it over the fender.  I received one that looks very much like yours... possibly identical.

If you take measurements and send them in, they might have a stock part that fits.  They have quite a few.  Just a thought.

The fork brace I had on my 125 was very good at stoping the forks twisting under braking (single disc), should do the same for the Savage.

Clive W  

Frost wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:12:

It took all of 5-10 minutes and is about as easy as it gets.  If you can use an allen wrench and a torque wrench, you're set.  I would suggest using a lift so the front wheel is off the ground for this but it's easy to build one if you need to.  Just look in the Technical Corner under "Rikko's Build Your Own Bike Lift/Stand".

Where'd you get the helmet lights?  I tried a $12 LED replacement on my S40 and was VERY DISAPPOINTED.  It was half the brightness of the stock bulb.  I am putting on the running/brake light conversion kit, though.