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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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My next RKC purchase is going to be a bagger brace. I see a couple of different brands out there. Any opinions from those of you who have them? Worth the money? Any better than the others? I did a search but really didn't find out much.

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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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I run the TWR missing link. Tracy was good to deal with and the brace is comparable to the Ride Str8 and others. I'm happy with it.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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They are worth the money, and all do the same job with different engineering.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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I bought a Bagger Brace ( http://bitchinbaggers.com/products/bagger-brace/ ) and was very impressed with the design, fit and finish of the components. I've sold three more of them to guys here (no, I'm not a dealer, I just really like the product and the results) and installed two of the three - all have been surprised by the improvement in their bikes handling. The BB spreads the force over a large surface area, and is very robust. It's easy to install, and has excellent instructions - and with it's design, it's impossible to mis-assemble it unless you drill and tap new holes....

There are cheaper braces, there are more expensive ones - I haven't found one made as well at any price. I'd buy another Bagger Brace if I had it to do over again.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Teachu2
I bought a Bagger Brace ( http://bitchinbaggers.com/products/bagger-brace/ ) and was very impressed with the design, fit and finish of the components. I've sold three more of them to guys here (no, I'm not a dealer, I just really like the product and the results) and installed two of the three - all have been surprised by the improvement in their bikes handling. The BB spreads the force over a large surface area, and is very robust. It's easy to install, and has excellent instructions - and with it's design, it's impossible to mis-assemble it unless you drill and tap new holes....

There are cheaper braces, there are more expensive ones - I haven't found one made as well at any price. I'd buy another Bagger Brace if I had it to do over again.
What he said.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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What he said.
+2...the Bagger Brace is one of my best mods so far! My bike handles like it's on rails!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Progressive link. Ebay $129.00
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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i put the progressive touring link on my bike.08 street glide.noticed the difference the minute i rode down the driveway
 
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Originally Posted by Teachu2
I bought a Bagger Brace ( http://bitchinbaggers.com/products/bagger-brace/ ) and was very impressed with the design, fit and finish of the components. I've sold three more of them to guys here (no, I'm not a dealer, I just really like the product and the results) and installed two of the three - all have been surprised by the improvement in their bikes handling. The BB spreads the force over a large surface area, and is very robust. It's easy to install, and has excellent instructions - and with it's design, it's impossible to mis-assemble it unless you drill and tap new holes....

There are cheaper braces, there are more expensive ones - I haven't found one made as well at any price. I'd buy another Bagger Brace if I had it to do over again.


Yup...............what he said.

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+3 on the "Bagger brace" for all the above reasons.
 
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