Fork Brace Suggestions
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 136
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From: CNY
But if you don't feel you need it thats cool too. Just wanted to point out that the front end doesn't need to be going bezerk for a rider to notice an improvement with a brace. At least that is what i experienced and a few friends who are running the superbrace like I am.
Will the front fender add some sort of strength....yes, I am sure it does. However, the inner front fender support isn't much heavier than standard sheet metal. This is nothing compared to what a properly designed fork brace provides. You can straddle the front tire between your legs and still twist the handlebars to a pretty staggering degree.
No but it probably is better suited in a different thread.
Again, I never said a fork brace wasn't needed! The OP asked if she should get one AFTER he removes his front fender NOT use a fork brace in conjunction with his front fender. I agree with you all that fork braces provide support in most conditions and I'm actually looking at getting one but that's not what OP's question was.
Again, I never said a fork brace wasn't needed! The OP asked if she should get one AFTER he removes his front fender NOT use a fork brace in conjunction with his front fender. I agree with you all that fork braces provide support in most conditions and I'm actually looking at getting one but that's not what OP's question was.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,132
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From: MO
After removal of my fender, (only rode it home with fender) I put about 300 mi. on the bike on all types of road conditions...grated up asphalt, etc. After installing the Progressives, ALL of that wandering / road sensations have practically disappeared. That said, I have a Superbrace on the way. I'd absolutely start with springs though. Best $50 you could spend for certain.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 367
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From: yankton SD
ive ridden with and without a front fender and cant tell the difference. i seriously doubt the fender supports anything. not saying the brace wont improve things but if youre shaking or vibrating up front you have bigger problems
I have ridden with and without a front fender on my 2011 Nighty and couldn't tell the difference either. None the less, I added a Superbrace and that's where the game changed. The front end feels completely different and wouldn't ride without one now 
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 90
Likes: 1
From: Long Island, NY
I just recently installed the superbrace on mine, and it made a noticeable difference over bumps and rough roads, for sure. Would def recommend it.
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Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 599
Likes: 1
From: Arkansas
I run a superbrace on my Nightster. I was expecting an improved ride through the twisties...what I was amazed with is how much improved the handling was in general! It was like a completely different (and much improved) bike! If I did it all over again....the superbrace would be one of my first handful of mods.
Sorry....no pics with it on the bike. However, it isn't really noticable anyways so here is a pic of my fenderless sporty:
Sorry....no pics with it on the bike. However, it isn't really noticable anyways so here is a pic of my fenderless sporty:
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 136
Likes: 2
From: CNY
Rear fender is a standard sportster fender with everything filled in actually.