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Fork Brace: is it necessary? (Read 820 times)
Gort
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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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Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary?
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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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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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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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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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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
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12/24/07 at 19:52:10
+1 on the TKAT. Best money I spent.
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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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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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Re: Fork Brace: is it necessary?
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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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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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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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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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12/25/07 at 01:26:45
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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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