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So I’ve been debating on getting one of these for a while now. I just need some input from people hat have used them before I pull the trigger. Is it really worth buying? Substantial difference in handling? Post your pics and reviews of which ones you have used. Thanks guys!
A lot depends on the state of the roads you will ride, i think.
I put one on my Wide Glide, because of the state of the roads in the UK.
It may be a placebo, but i think it is noticeable difference, crossing over wee ruts on the lane joins. i suspect it may be more of a difference due to the rake of the WG forks.
The chrome finish, does not make it stand out. Enhances perhaps.
With the Wide Glide and forward controls, my boot heels have always been my curb feelers, I knew when the heels touch the pegs were next; since going to +2" over Wide Glide tubes which raised the front and altered trail the bike had not felt planted enough to really tip her in enough to touch my heels down, there were just enough mid-corner corrections I didn't push her all the way over until I added the fork brace.
With the fork brace I can carry more corner speed, my heels touch down with ease, the bike is firm and planted and follows her line with no hints of pushing in the sweepers, I just focus on looking through the turn, throttle roll on, and body position; after the fork brace I've gotten out on to bits of the Night Dragons I've not been able to touch before.
I always knew there would be some natural fork flex and softness in the front forks but now this thing is on rails, bar input is immediate, that 'compliance' is gone. There was a bit of re-training, muscle memory had me turning in too quickly at first; I was used to that flexing softness of those +2" over Wide Glide tubes. Now, that's gone and the smallest bar input has an instant reaction...
Thanks TinCup! Feeling more planted in hard cornering is enough for me to buy it. I ride hard and fast so I’m sure this will make a big difference. Any recommendations for companies?
Last edited by Boostedboxer04; Oct 29, 2017 at 04:41 PM.
I have a Super Brace on mine. It basically makes it feel like my forks are a larger diameter than they are. I tend to push a bit in corners, and there is definitely less front flex, at least with my puny 39MM forks... Take your time installing it though... Even though it's a simple, straightforward process, if is isn't exactly right it can actually feel like the forks bind very slightly in some circumstances. Bounce the front end around a bit while they're barely hand tight before socking everything down. I can't say the end result is "night and day," but if you're competent in corners you will feel a benefit.
Helps with rain groove pavement on the highway. Other than that I haven't noticed too much difference. I run wide glide tubes which are 2.4" over stock on a 49mm front end. Switching to mag wheels over spokes helped the most with high speed cornering and I never ran the brace with spokes so I can't speak to that. I run a Big Al's Cycles brace which is super easy to install and remove.
Yes, I feel the difference. I always play in the great So Cal twisties. BUT, I personally would tell you to True Track up first with your money before the fork brace.
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