I noticed the difference before I got in 3rd gear on straight road. Best way I know to explain it is that it tightened up the feel of the bike. I never noticed any lag in the steering---not saying there is any---but when I put the brace on the steering became more responsive. It is not something you need---but it did make a difference to me.
OTOH---Helibars advertise their bar across the center will do the same thing. I did not tell any difference when I installed them, but to be truthful, I already had the Superbrace in place when I put on the bars. Maybe that is a true statement without the brace.
Summary: It does make a difference for the better.
Question: Does a rider really need it? No
"Life is hard. Harder when you are stupid"-- John Wayne[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
I don't know if this has been brought up before, but will a fork brace help with tar snakes? I don't know if it is the weight of the bike, the tires, or lack of a fork brace, but my F6B feels especially squirrely when I hit the tar snakes in a curve. The F6B is about 200 pounds heavier than the next heaviest bike I ever owned, so maybe it is just the nature of the beast.
blue 2015 F6B Deluxe - sold
2022 Yamaha Ténéré 700 - coming soon