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Gort Ex Member	Fork Brace: is it necessary? 12/24/07 at 16:08:53 I use my Savage for around town and don't do any extreme maneuvers with it. The engineers at Suzuki didn't see the need for a fork brace, but if it somehow would increase my safety factor, I would buy one. What is the opinion of those who have them on their bikes?
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gj859 Full Member Alliance Member Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 158 winchester ky Gender:	Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary? Reply #1 - 12/24/07 at 16:14:18 I got the superbrace. It's great, makes big difference on curves and the wind. If I could only have one mod this would be it.
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary? Reply #2 - 12/24/07 at 16:23:08 Yes you can get along without,I have the superbrace its better,but I have had bikes without them and got along alright.
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jk Ex Member	Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary? Reply #3 - 12/24/07 at 18:42:57 I lowered my front end in lieu of a brace of any kind- installed 2 inch spacers when I changed the seals. I really like how it handles now (then... bike's in pieces still...)
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary? Reply #4 - 12/24/07 at 18:54:05 If I could only change the exhaust & jet or have the fork brace, I would get the performance up with exhaust & jetting. But, If I wanted to be able to enjoiy those mods, I would add the brace. It makes a difference in how stable it feels in a corner, for sure., I think it looks better too.
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SteveRocket1 Senior Member Offline A day without riding is like a day without beer. Posts: 441 California Gender:	Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary? Reply #5 - 12/24/07 at 18:56:31 I have a TKAT and I recommend it. Definitely more stable at speed and seems to help in the wind. If you just potter around it is not needed. It just makes the steering a bit more solid feeling Steve
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Holodeck Full Member Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 144 Seattle	Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary? Reply #6 - 12/24/07 at 19:52:10 +1 on the TKAT. Best money I spent.
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Ed L. Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline "We All go a Little Crazy Sometimes" Norman Bates Posts: 2808 Sunny Florida Gender:	Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary? Reply #7 - 12/24/07 at 20:00:31 It makes a big difference on the superslab or squirting at speed around turns. It all depends on your riding style, I've had a Superbrace on my '02 for three years and love it.
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Yonuh Adisi FSO Serious Thumper Offline Savage Jedi (Knight) Posts: 3622 Pilot Valley NV, aka Tatooine Gender:	Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary? Reply #8 - 12/24/07 at 20:07:46 I would love to get a fork brace for the FireLizard, unfortunately, I don't have the kind of money they usually cost.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Online Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary? Reply #9 - 12/24/07 at 20:22:47 The TKAT is $90 inc shipping and I would miss it if it fell off. If you are running with speed or over uneven ground at any speed, the brace will certainly make a difference in your confidence.
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Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary?
Reply #10 - 12/24/07 at 22:10:54

Best (and easiest) upgrade you can give the bike. Those forks are raked out and a bit flexible -- the brace just tightens it up so it works the way it should.

Whether to go Superbrace or TKAT is a matter of personal taste. They both do the job, and it's your call whether the esthetics of the Superbrace are worth the premium in price.

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Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary?
Reply #11 - 12/24/07 at 22:26:34

Arthur wrote on 12/24/07 at 16:08:53:

I use my Savage for around town and don't do any extreme maneuvers with it. The engineers at Suzuki didn't see the need for a fork brace, but if it somehow would increase my safety factor....

I got mine to enhance safety. I don't do any extreme maneuvers. But if something DOES happen and I need to, I have that little extra edge.

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Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary?
Reply #12 - 12/24/07 at 23:28:08

I ride around town going to and from work, I ride a lot on the Interstates, and most every where you go along the Mississippi Gulf Coast you go over bridges with the metal grating. I have found it great on all types of riding I do. On the highways and metal gratings of bridges, it is like riding a different bike. I have the Superbrace with the polished stainless fork guards, and it cost me around $170 with shipping and handling.

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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Online PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6050 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary? Reply #13 - 12/25/07 at 01:26:45 3 necessiites: fuel compression spark
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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary? Reply #14 - 12/25/07 at 05:47:51 I need to put one on the'87,removed front fender,and went larger tire.If I get in the tire grooves worn into the pavement it pulls pretty bad.
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