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Old Mar 27, 2021 | 07:02 PM
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Is anyone using the se fork brace? The part number is 46192-99a. Is it worth the money?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2021 | 07:39 AM
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The HD SE fork brace doesn't fit my Sportster ('13 XL1200C)
I bought and like the Super Brace fork brace-
Harley – SuperBrace
 
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Old Mar 28, 2021 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by shanneba
The HD SE fork brace doesn't fit my Sportster ('13 XL1200C)
I bought and like the Super Brace fork brace-
Harley – SuperBrace
mine is a 2012 xl1200c so i hope your right, i hope your right about the fit cause it cost more then the se and i just ordered the super brace.
do you have any photos os yours on the bike?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2021 | 10:08 AM
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Here is a picture I found.
 
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I also use/recommend the SuperBrace. It blends in on my Iron.



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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 03:33 PM
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Forgot all about the fork brace till reading this. I wanted to get one for my last bike ( Suzuki Intruder 1400) but never got around to it.
Ordered one for my Sportster yesterday and it shipped today. Fast service.
Thanks for reminding me about this!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by PovertyRider
Forgot all about the fork brace till reading this. I wanted to get one for my last bike ( Suzuki Intruder 1400) but never got around to it.
Ordered one for my Sportster yesterday and it shipped today. Fast service.
Thanks for reminding me about this!
what brace did you order? I ended up with the super brace and installed it today.

 
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Another vote for a Super Brace fork brace. Fit perfectly on my SuperLow with the factory sliders. I mounted up a pair of chrome sliders over the winter, and had to open up the bores in it around .020" to fit. Apparently Harley Davidson doesn't skimp on the chrome plating...

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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mkayx
what brace did you order? I ended up with the super brace and installed it today.
Looks good. Did you notice a difference in stability in the turns?
Ordered the super brace and it should be here tomorrow. Looks like the weather will get rainy and cold again so not sure when I can test it out.
The HD one just doesn't look right to me even though cheaper.
 

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