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Aug 26, 2005 | 09:01 PM

kulreign50

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Fork Brace?

Anyone out there currently have a fork brace on their scoot? I was wondering if there is a noticable differance in ride quality/handleing especially at highway speed. Thanks for your input. Stay safe.

Aug 26, 2005 | 09:28 PM

billnourse

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RE: Fork Brace?

My wife had a fork brace on her 1997 Lowrider, and it seemed to make handling better.It had a more solid feel in the frontend with the brace on.

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Bill

Aug 26, 2005 | 09:36 PM

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RE: Fork Brace?

I may add add a fork brace and a steering dampner. I added a windshield to my 05 FXDI and I find that the front end will shake a little at speeds above 70mph when getting passed or passing an 18 wheeler.

Aug 26, 2005 | 10:54 PM

kulreign50

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RE: Fork Brace?

I also notice that also at highway speed. Hopefully the fork brace will help. Now I know that this is going to sound like a newbie question, (but I am) what is a steering dampener and where does it install?

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Aug 26, 2005 | 11:04 PM

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RE: Fork Brace?

the fork brace does firm up the front end, had one on a previous bike.

Aug 26, 2005 | 11:27 PM

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RE: Fork Brace?

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I also notice that also at highway speed. Hopefully the fork brace will help. Now I know that this is going to sound like a newbie question, (but I am) what is a steering dampener and where does it install?

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Steering dampener is similar to the little shock absorber thing on a car's hatch back. It attaches between one of the fork legs and the frame. Doesn't interfere with normal easy turning, but the hydraulic action helps prevent overly fast movement.