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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 11:07 PM
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I used fork braces on a couple of my 1970s bikes, and they worked. Bikes were a lot more flexible back then.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 11:53 PM
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Fork braces have been around a long time and are very functional. Traditional forks can and do flex in a 360 degree circle when hitting bumps. The fork brace limits flex to a single plane fore and aft. Even with normal riding if the rider is in tune with his bike can feel the improved tracking ability and stability. One does not need to be a wild *** rider to experience that improvement.

Inverted forks are stronger and do not flex to the extent that regular forks do. H-D over the past few years have been increasing the tube diameter and slider diameter solely to improve functionality.

I install fork braces on all my cruisers. They're worth it.
 
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Made a noticeable improvement on my '07 1200C. Well worth the money.
 
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Have a Screaming Eagle brace on my 08 Low Boy tightened up the front end at high speeds.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 07:08 PM
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do you have to spend +$200?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tweak-bar-CN...NWw-Yk&vxp=mtr
 
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Tweek bar
 
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Installed one on my old 13' Fat Bob - night & day difference in handling
 
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Old Jun 27, 2016 | 10:26 AM
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SuperBrace makes real products and if you ride hard, they help out.
 
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They don't make them for touring bikes? Ultra, SG, RG?
 
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No but if you want a SE you will , Also if you are running dust caps you may loose them depending on maker and fitment .
 
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