I didn't realise that such a product existed... and would be beneficial? Maybe some of the members here on our forum can give me some heads-up information regarding these such as is their use recommended, would I notice an improvment in handling etc. with one installed and are there any issues with the aftermarket ones lets say compared to the H-D accessory 'fork brace'.
I noticed there is a vendor selling his brand at a discount if purchased by the end of the month and I am interested in knowing if my hard earned CAD$$ would be well spent before I invest. Tks.

Tom

 

i have one on my sporty and truthfull cant tell any difference. mostly i guess for looks, it would be my guess it would be more noticeable on a bike with a raked front end and extended forks.

 

superbrace.com has a great group buy until the end of nov.

click on group buy...

 

Thanks for the reply Mike, that is the kind of info I am looking for before I go ahead and get something that I may later regret buying where I could have put the $$ towards some other accessory (and I'm going to need a few acc's. to fix my Sporty the way I want it).

Regards

Tom

 

Handling improvement would be most noticeable at high speed - increased stability and less of a disconcerting wobble. If you're not noticing a problem now, you may not have to worry about it (needing a fork brace). I don't see a wobble issue until I'm past 90MPH. and I'm usually not "up there" that often (top speed about 105MPH, for just a little while)...

 

Well, when I got it in September I rode it back from the dealer in Ottawa and averaged 60-65 mph for the 70 mi. trip and didn't notice anything scary with the handling except for the fact of getting used to the way it rode/handled compared to the V* I traded in on it.

I don't plan to do any high speed touring, just city driving and two lane backroads riding, so from what you said I guess it is something I can do without for now.

Thanks for the info on this.

Tom

 

mikeisglidn-

Is your fork brace a patented 2 piece SuperBrace or a someone else's with more pieces?

If it is a SuperBrace, have you rode the bike without the brace on it?

Either way thanks for a trying a fork brace and have a happy Thanksgiving,

sb2005

 

The Superbrace is just a clone of the HD SE fork brace(which in turn may be a clone from another mfg.). Not sure what the Superbrace costs but the SE forkbrace costs about $140 from Zanotti's. Forkbraces are a good safety item to have. Your bike will track better at all speeds with less flex in the legs and give better feedback through the handlebars.

 

mine is from kuryakan, its actually lower fork tube covers and the brace is built in. 199 bucks

 

I think for now I'll put the forkbrace on the to do list as there are a few other accessories that are a priority that I want first. Perhaps next year for the FB, I'll judge how the bike handles over the '06 riding season.

Tom