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Old 12-19-2008, 06:25 AM
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Was lookin on ebay, and they're all pretty much around 100 bucks.....imagine that
They pretty much all the same?
 
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I put the Kurakyn one on, identical to the one Harley sells. Thought about the SE unit, but unless the center to center is exact between the brace and the fork tubes it could put the lowers into a bushing bind situation. The other one just tightens to what position the lower is in with less chance of that happening. As little as .005 difference could have major effect on how free the suspension works, especially if it's fairly new with little wear in the bushings.
Not saying don't buy the SE brace, but be aware of what to look for.
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I did the same thing as Ron and for the same reasons.
I also liked the the idea that its made of steel instead of aluminum like the SE.
Besides it looks really nice.

 
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Old 12-19-2008, 10:37 AM
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I found this one in a add in a motorcycle mag a few years ago.......about 150 bucks if i remember right........i like the look,i haven't seen many like it on the road
 
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Old 12-19-2008, 10:39 AM
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I like that look and can't seem to find one that will fit a rocker..any ideas 49mm
 
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Have you though about getting a 41mm one and letting a machinist bore it out to 49mm for you?
Have to make sure the leg spacing is the same center to center, but outside of that there's no reason it couldn't be done that way.

Here's a 49mm for a wideglide front fork assemble. I know it says its for a Dyna, but they use the same tube spacing and diameter so it should fit fine.

http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...3-451C15B21289
 

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Thanks I will check those out
 
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question for Citoriplus, did you notice a handling and stability improvement with the brace? thank you

possible help for Tomhummer www.customcycleengineering.com
 
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Smug...thanks for the site info it did help
 
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I'll prob get the kury or the HD one. It's pretty surprising he didn't put one on it. It's got everything else
 


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