Has anyone fitted one of those custom fork braces (those thick aluminium type) and, if so, have you found the handling better?  I'm a real sucker for quick fixes , you know - a fool and his money...snake oil and all that?

p.s. When I re-assembled my forks after pulling and re-oiling them I was careful to tighten-up the brace last after buttoning everything else up.  I was careful because I noted in Progressive's spring installation instructions that problems with the performance of modded forks can occasionally be attributed to a mis-aligned or incorrectly fitted fork brace.

bassman

40 bucks shipped, got a batch fresh off the machinist ... allen bolts in SS included ... and yes they help especially under braking.
I implemented this mod back in 1996 and could not believe suzuki didn't do this stock ...
Cool.
Buddha.

I agree, braking behaviour is much better with the thicker braces.

I replaced mine last week, doing some runs prior to and after changing out the brace.
The front end would either wriggle or chatter when breaking into turns before I swapped it, especially with passenger.

Now it feels much more steady and predictable. 
Just IMHO,
CliffHanger

What does one of these HD fork braces look like?

Quote from: The Buddha on April 14, 2009, 01:12:29 PM
40 bucks shipped, got a batch fresh off the machinist ... allen bolts in SS included ... and yes they help especially under braking.
I implemented this mod back in 1996 and could not believe suzuki didn't do this stock ...
Cool.
Buddha.

Bought mine from Buddha himself.

Quote from: SteveM on April 14, 2009, 02:53:54 PM
What does one of these HD fork braces look like?

Something like this:


I haven't installed mine yet so I cannot comment on the performance differences.

Yea what he said ... except its dirtier, but cleans up nice ... and it does not have that big white hand welded to it.
Like this - http://picasaweb.google.com/srinath.the.man/ForkBraces#

Cool.
Buddha.

BOY thats freakin thick... I was like $40, no way... now I know why... I might have to think about this one. thats nice... I like.

Oh no!...thanks a lot Guys!!  I'm gonna have to buy one now!!!  The wife won't be happy.  Doh!

bassman

So that plate goes where, under the bottem triple?  Does it matter on an 07, and if I do the katana front end swap later is it possible to grind some material to make it fit the 41mm forks and would it be necessary?

Sooo many questions lol, its the first time I heard of a brace.

It installs at the top of the front fender/mudflap.
It replaces the original steel brace.

I am not sure what would be required to fit it to the Kat FE, or if it is even needed.

CliffHanger

here's a pic with Buddhas installed in trick powder coat blue (to match my tank)

i didn't have longer bolts on hand to mount the fender; but it burly anyhow

The fork brace is a great upgrade. You don't really need it for the Kat front end, but I'm pretty sure it will bolt right on anyway.

89-95 kat uses same brace if you swap to that just take it with you ... or fork brace has good street value ... more if I sell out and we get some crazies looking for em ... like the handlebars or case guards.
Sorry Psyber - no bolts - did I forget ? sorry if I did, I'll send you a set ... them SS bolts be really cool ... button heads man, like stock but SS and longer ... mucho better.
I think I bought a bunch of bolts after I sold that blue one, I was down to 2 before I made more and that was when I bought the bolts.
Cool.
Buddha.

Quote from: psyber_0ptix on April 15, 2009, 06:26:39 AM

oooo more pics please!

If you want colors ... pay up like an extra 5 bucks ... and wait a few weeks.
Cool.
Buddha.

Quote from: Canonball on April 15, 2009, 09:56:38 AM



oooo more pics please!

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=44878.20