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This *#%$^ brace was a waste of money!

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Old 11-21-2008, 09:14 AM
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A lot of people don't know they have a problem until they put one one
 
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Old 11-21-2008, 10:24 AM
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i put 68K on my 01 RK in 6 years and i never experienced what people are concerned about here. It's curvier than all getout here in North Alabama.
 
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Originally Posted by beary
Easy, not that many folks ride hard enough to feel a problem. And yes, there was someone a few months ago that said his new brace didn't fix his problem. He described his problem as wobbling in crosswinds and rain grooves. That is not the same wobble as the braces are designed to fix.

I just don't think that many folks feel a problem, I certainly don't and I ride plenty sporty for me. I"M SURE THERE IS A PROBLEM Teachu2, but just not enough for most riders feel and jump on the brace band wagon. I'm not throwing my money at something that I don't feel is broke. But I'm glad there is plethora of braces out there to choose from if and when I have the problem. Until then, I'm putting my money on a new rear tire.

Hey, have a great riding weekend.

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I agree - no need to fix a problem you don't have! Mine bothered me, so I fixed it.
 
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Old 11-21-2008, 12:47 PM
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Harley braces on this forum are what Draggin' Baggers were a few years ago, IMO.
 
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Old 11-21-2008, 01:20 PM
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My RideStr8 made a differance.
 
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Old 11-21-2008, 01:26 PM
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Harley braces on this forum are what Draggin' Baggers were a few years ago, IMO.
I agree flame on
 
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Old 11-21-2008, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by beary
Easy, not that many folks ride hard enough to feel a problem. And yes, there was someone a few months ago that said his new brace didn't fix his problem. He described his problem as wobbling in crosswinds and rain grooves. That is not the same wobble as the braces are designed to fix.
This is a copy from one of the stabilizer websites:
  • Eliminates Bagger Wobble.
  • Zero-Flex Design.
  • Increases stability in turns.
  • Increases stability in side winds.
  • Decreases Bike's tendency to follow grooves and cracks in road
Seems it is supposed to help with crosswinds and grooves.
 
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Old 11-21-2008, 02:14 PM
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Do I need to post here? Like everyone doesn't already know how I feel.

The TWR brace I bought is the best money I've spent on safety and handling for my bike.
 
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Old 11-21-2008, 02:43 PM
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I wish I could tell you but it was installed early November and the RK is put away for the winter. I'm confident it's worth the money just from the posts I've read.
 
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Old 11-21-2008, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Teachu2
I agree - no need to fix a problem you don't have! Mine bothered me, so I fixed it.
I think you summed it up here... If it bothers you ... Fix it!! If it dosen't don't worry about it.
It sounds to me like if it happens there will be no question aout it.
I still don't think I have felt the problem but if I do I won't hesitate taking the advise from this forum as to the best one to install.
 
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