Fork Brace?

[kcmike]

Our fork brace is designed with special slotted centering holes so it impossible to put the forks into a bind when installed properly. With a common two-piece design, it is impossible to allow for machining and assembly tolerances which can lead to very high levels of stiction, poor suspension feel, worn bushings, and premature fork seal leaks. You will have less flex at parking lot speeds and additional stability on the highway.

It sounds like they are distinguishing their brace from "a common two-piece design," by emphasizing that with their "special slotted centering holes" you eliminate the risk of "binding" the fork tubes if installed properly. They then go on to describe the "horrors (marketing)" of binding the tubes by using one of those inferior "common two-piece designs." Just my interpretation.

[Scotrod]

None of 'em are idiot proof. If you want to be 100% positive you'll 'avoid the horrors,,,' don't put one on.

(Wife and I both run Kury's)

[opas ride]

I doubt that these "fork braces" really help or do much for the F6B in normal riding with one up..Nothing wrong with spending the money if one feels the need for such...Aftermarket accessories for bikes is a $Billions of dollars business and if these braces float your boat, so to speak, then add one and feel better about your bikes handling and ride....I still maintain that these are okay for some, but just another product to get your money!!!

[motozeke]

I doubt that these "fork braces" really help or do much for the F6B in normal riding with one up..Nothing wrong with spending the money if one feels the need for such...Aftermarket accessories for bikes is a $Billions of dollars business and if these braces float your boat, so to speak, then add one and feel better about your bikes handling and ride....I still maintain that these are okay for some, but just another product to get your money!!!

I ride 1-up, and the improvement to front end firmness and feel after installing my Superbrace was distinct and welcome. Worth the investment. Given that all our bikes are built to the same spec, hard to imagine all these users being wrong about the value of a fork brace. In fact, on my first freeway ride I was a bit alarmed at how much flex I could feel in the handlebars at speed. The fork brace eliminated that as an issue.

This is a legitimate, performance enhancing product. Unlike, let's say, chrome and LED accent lights.

[RcBtx1999]

I rode a 2008 GL 1800cc as a Police bike. And yes, it had the wobble, it was dangerous and troubling. I have not noticed it at all on the 2013 F6B, has anyone else? I would buy a fork brace if I thought I needed it but I do not see the need for it. I did buy a new Mustang seat, the drop in the center of gravity and the difference in handling is enormous. I was easily managing 60-70 mph twisties in the Texas Hill Country where the indicated speeds were 30mph and lower. I'm a longtime rider, but love to get good advice from informed folks. Someone tell me the reasons you have put the fork brace on your F6B.

[Scotrod]

I rode a 2008 GL 1800cc as a Police bike. And yes, it had the wobble, it was dangerous and troubling. I have not noticed it at all on the 2013 F6B, has anyone else? I would buy a fork brace if I thought I needed it but I do not see the need for it. I did buy a new Mustang seat, the drop in the center of gravity and the difference in handling is enormous. I was easily managing 60-70 mph twisties in the Texas Hill Country where the indicated speeds were 30mph and lower. I'm a longtime rider, but love to get good advice from informed folks. Someone tell me the reasons you have put the fork brace on your F6B.

I have wobble at 40.. Only w/no hands on the bars,,,

Kury brace. About 12.5k on front rubber,,, sneaking up on replacement,,,

[Phantom]

I doubt that these "fork braces" really help or do much for the F6B in normal riding with one up..Nothing wrong with spending the money if one feels the need for such...Aftermarket accessories for bikes is a $Billions of dollars business and if these braces float your boat, so to speak, then add one and feel better about your bikes handling and ride....I still maintain that these are okay for some, but just another product to get your money!!!

Have you ridden a F6B or Goldwing with the brace installed?
How do you qualify the above broad statement?

[opas ride]

Have you ridden a F6B or Goldwing with the brace installed?
How do you qualify the above broad statement?

Not trying to qualify anything....If you feel the need for a brace on your ride then by all means install it and enjoy.I personally do not see, or feel, the need to spend $200 dollars on something I do not want or need...Yes, I may change my mind one day, but there is not enough evidence from those who have one to convince me it is worth it for my style of riding...Regards....

[Phantom]

I doubt that these "fork braces" really help or do much for the F6B in normal riding with one up..Nothing wrong with spending the money if one feels the need for such...Aftermarket accessories for bikes is a $Billions of dollars business and if these braces float your boat, so to speak, then add one and feel better about your bikes handling and ride....I still maintain that these are okay for some, but just another product to get your money!!!

Not trying to qualify anything....If you feel the need for a brace on your ride then by all means install it and enjoy.I personally do not see, or feel, the need to spend $200 dollars on something I do not want or need...Yes, I may change my mind one day, but there is not enough evidence from those who have one to convince me it is worth it for my style of riding...Regards....

Opas,

You clearly posted your opinion earlier based on NO FACTS, just because you "doubt" that it helps ... is simply a irresponsible reply, it helps no one. Slamming a product without actual knowledge or experience is just as valuable as a odorless FART. Then you contradict yourself by saying ...."I still maintain that these are okay for some"

It's NOT the issue of the $200 like it is for you, it's the stability and rigidity for most.

Your quote .... "Yes, I may change my mind one day"

You made up your mind based on zero experience, keep an open mind UNTIL you ride a F6B with one installed then post your HONEST opinion. Don't knock it until you try it.

I personally have an issue when people making NEGATIVE posts based on their "so called expertise / gut feeling" on a product .... have ZERO Expertise with the actual product ------> I guess I'm just a stickler for actual reviews and not guess-timates.

Respectfully Phantom

[Scotrod]

That's why just the addition of a few words/qualifier like 'unclear, but I feel' or "I don't own one, but think' can really keep the discussion in order.

Even if it's 2nd hand info from a 100% trusted source, best to throw it out there as such.

Pretty easy to assume folks who are commenting on something have it. If not, a few words to that effect are helpful to the folks who are ready to click 'buy' but still on the fence.

I can't say the braces have truly 'transformed' our bikes, but I can understand how they work, so we have them.