An update at last - the tkat fork brace came in late last week, and I finally got it on last night. This was done VERY easily, and it fits together better than some of the stock parts already on the bike.
So today was the big test; and guess what? This bike is now TIGHT!
That was the word that came to mind when I took a 2 hour ride over the back roads, tar snakes, potholes, curves, with passing logging trucks, and wind gusts from the open fields at 15-20+
From a girl perspective (as a girl with not much upper body strength) it comes down to this - the fork brace steadies the front end significantly and you no longer have to fight to keep it straight when encountering these obstacles.
I noticed right away that the wind gusts didn't wobble the bike anymore. Then it took WAY less strength for me to cruise long distance over tar snakes and past open fields. This in turn meant a more comfortable, longer ride (no need to take a rest break because my arms and shoulders are tired).
The entire ride is more comfortable, and I felt like I had much better control, therefore rode more relaxed, and had a great first ride with the new brace.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED addition to our Savage! 8)