Forkbrace?

[Rustysocket]

I am seeing these advertised in the popup ads lately. What do they do and why would I need one?

[Elroy]

If I'm not mistaken, their purpose is to improve stability and turning, especially at slower speeds. I'm not sure there is a consensus on whether or not they're effective or more of a 'snake-oil' item. Nonetheless, they look cool, covers up more chrome w/ black. There's members on here that have them I believe. I'm sure they'll be more informative than I've been.

[Darren]

I am seeing these advertised in the popup ads lately. What do they do and why would I need one?

It improves lateral stiffness and prevents the fork stantions from twisting

[Scotrod]

Elroy has the general gist of it right.

We have the Kury braces in black. Seems a little tighter at slow speeds, perhaps a little tighter at higher speeds,,,

Wifey can't tell the difference,,, (She's kinda 'like that',,,, that's probably why she's with me! )

[Dmoon64]

Added the Superbrace to mine. Felt a better at low speed. Looks cool and was easy to install. I like to think it helps.

[CarolinaRider]

Added the Superbrace to mine. Felt a better at low speed. Looks cool and was easy to install. I like to think it helps.

+1

I also like that it replaces a plastic cover with metal.

[Rustysocket]

Added the Superbrace to mine. Felt a better at low speed. Looks cool and was easy to install. I like to think it helps.

I guess I'm not understanding...

What does it help? Is their something the stock bike does that I should be aware of?

[Phantom]

Stock versus SuperBrace …..

It's like comparing a 3 point seat belt to a 4 point seat belt, both work however in extreme situations the 4 point seat belt is much more secure and preferred.

[hiflyer]

I guess I'm not understanding...

What does it help? Is their something the stock bike does that I should be aware of?

Hard to explain, I added the fork brace and the belly pan ( which helps in cross wind conditions ) and I believe the bike handles better across the board. The brace prevents "flexing". Metal does flex, watch the wings of the next airplane you ride in.

[NCF6B]

I have the Kuryakan. Don't notice any major difference. Asked my mechanic about it. He said that on earlier bikes the braces helped stabilize the fork. The new Honda Goldwings have a stiff fork to begin with so in his opinion not much help. He would advocate for the "progressive suspension".