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05/26/24 at 05:45:31
 
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced fork brace?

Super Brace has gotten very proud of their’s at $180.

TKAT is apparently out of business.

There are a few on E.Bay in the $50 range for the Suzuki DR650 and DRZ400.  Any chance one of these would fit?  And how good would it be for only $50.

I liked the TKAT that was on Woody.  I should have pulled it before I sold Woody.
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Reply #1 - 05/26/24 at 06:01:18
 
Honestly I don't think they are worth using. The fender already has an internal brace, I just don't see this bike being used in conditions in which the forks are flexing/twisting to any significant degree.

And this is coming from a total moron that actually bought a super brace last tax season.
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Reply #2 - 05/26/24 at 06:16:53
 
I Think I have the last T-Kat made. I had taken it off because I replaced the seals and had cleaned up and shot an epoxy clear on everything Up Front and just hadn't put it on when DaDumBitch ran me DaFuqOver,, so it's Alive and well, waiting for me to get some forks and resurrect a Suzuki.
I know of a shop that will do stuff for homeowners at a steep discount. If we had an order for several, I wouldn't be surprised if the guy would carve them out for a reasonable price. I think the T-KAT Belongs on the rides that aren't trying to be Show bikes. The streamlined, smooove, pretty one? It belongs on the dressed up bikes.
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Reply #3 - 05/26/24 at 09:13:39
 
I had a TKAT fork brace on my bike for a while - even when pushing the bike really hard I never noticed any difference with it on or off.

I think there are better places to spend money.
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Reply #4 - 05/26/24 at 09:16:54
 
Philly - Come on man!  At least it looks slick.  And even if I’m only imagining better stability at higher speeds, I still want one!  Lol.

Dammit Dave - you’re probably right!

Graybeard - I think I’ll pass on some random guy that makes stuff for homeowners.  These things have to fit perfectly if they are going to work at all.  I want someone with real experience.  Maybe he’d be good for making custom cabinet hinges or something like that.  Wanna sell your TKAT so you have some extra money for new forks?  Yup, ya need forks first to install a fork brace.
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Reply #5 - 05/27/24 at 20:02:39
 
When I had my superbrace, my left fork developed a leak. Maybe coincidence, but maybe its the way the brace deforms the fork. I've sold it to a member on this forum, maybe he'll chime in on his experience.

Either way, I did not feel any difference with the brace on or off. The little S40 handles great for what it is due to its light weight, but if you're going to push it hard you best invest in good tires and big brake kit - much bigger difference vs a fork brace.
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Reply #6 - 05/27/24 at 20:36:33
 
Fork brace dramatically changes the fork. Most notably under hard brake n steer conditions. Keeping forks from twisting while compressing. Gives a fair handling bike a more  predictable  stable feel. If you got Shawn’s big brake then it’s a must. Super brace and big brake , one backs up the other.   Cool
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Reply #7 - 05/28/24 at 03:34:47
 
I have a TKAT, I like it.
Ever seen a slow-mo video of forks in action, they do move in undesirable direction's.
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Reply #8 - 05/28/24 at 09:33:56
 
Take the front fender off  and you can see and feel that movement just pushing the bike around in your garage too. The fender stiffens things up a lot by itself. A T-Kat takes that to the next level.

If we get that new CNC mill at work before I retire I may be able to sneak in a few duplicates of the TKat then.
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Reply #9 - 05/28/24 at 18:15:34
 
IDK anything about setting up w CNC, But if it's possible to download the programming that it uses to make the cuts,then maybe having that on a thumb drive could be used later and save the set up costs if someone needed to hire a shop to make some.
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Reply #10 - 05/28/24 at 19:31:04
 
I think most CNC machine operators are not going to go with downloaded G-code.  Each controller is somewhat different on what it will accept with out loud crashing noises.  What you want to use between machines (or their CAM software) is the CAD model.  Then the CAM software runs against the solid model and comes up with G-code that it thinks is appropriate.
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Reply #11 - 05/28/24 at 19:36:29
 
Michael Moore wrote on 05/28/24 at 19:31:04:
I think most CNC machine operators are not going to go with downloaded G-code.  Each controller is somewhat different on what it will accept with out loud crashing noises.  What you want to use between machines (or their CAM software) is the CAD model.  Then the CAM software runs against the solid model and comes up with G-code that it thinks is appropriate.



Yeah, that is Exactly what I thought just as soon as I hit Send.  

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Well,, I was hoping I had a good idea..
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Reply #12 - 05/30/24 at 12:39:39
 
I like the idea.  Somebody should make these things for the Savage.  The Super Brace is too expensive at $180 for me to want it that bad.

The Chinese fork braces for the DR650 and DR400 are only like $50 with free shipping.  A high quality one, for $100 or less, for the Savage would be tempting.
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Reply #13 - 05/30/24 at 13:49:10
 
I have a TKAT on my Savage. Worth it IMO if you are real aggressive in the twisties.

I have the attached $40 job (from scamazon) on my Honda NC700x since TKAT was not available. Cheap, yes. Does it help, can't really tell, but it adds more than $40 in peace-of-mind knowing it's there when I want to hot dog it into some twisties.
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Reply #14 - 05/30/24 at 14:21:50
 
Was hoping someone had tried some model from Amazon or E.Bay that would fit the Savage.  Something out there has to have the same diameter forks and length between the forks.  Or is the Savage really that unique in dimensions?
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