the rear brace debate
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the rear brace debate
For months I have been reading the rear brace debate and whether you should get one, and which one is best. Sometimes I responded, and sometimes I didn't. I have still had no wobble in sweepers at speeds of 70-75 or 30-50. What has changed my mind is that my wife who was really hesitant to ride for the first year is now riding every weekend with me, and as she put it," I've got to get in shape to go the 900 miles to Sturgis with you this year". So even though I've had no issues with wobble, the fact that the most important person in my life's safety is in my hands I've decided to put one on. I know the BB has been touted as being the best engineered for the price and materials. I have been looking at the Progressive touring link, which looks like it would be a part that thatt belongs on the bike and would do as advertised. Please feel free to express your opinion on this. I just got my new Superflow slipons, and thought I would do both projects at once.
The price is not an issue with any of them to me, just the performance.
Thanks, gunner11
The price is not an issue with any of them to me, just the performance.
Thanks, gunner11
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: North East, Florida
I'm running the BB because I had shocks done at Phoenix Customs and was real happy with their work. I haven't had the wobble, but I like the way the bike handles with the brace. It wasn't about price for me either. I just figured the butt I was saving was mine and I'm all for that.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Calgary, AB Canada
I've got a center stand so I put on a TWR Missing Link.
I never had a problem with the "wobble" but after I installed it, I immeadiately felt a tighter bike in the corners and on uneven pavement.
You're making a wise decision for at least the peace of mind.
I never had a problem with the "wobble" but after I installed it, I immeadiately felt a tighter bike in the corners and on uneven pavement.
You're making a wise decision for at least the peace of mind.
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Road Master
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From: Tri-Cities, Washington
+1 for the TWR Missing Link. Doesn't interfere with center stands if you intend on having that too. Excellent quality part.
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