I just ordered a SuperBrace. I have the occasional slight wobble. It's not anything really concerns me saftey-wise, just more of an annoyance. The brace may help, it may do nothing. Only one way to find out. :icon_biggrin:
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I just ordered a SuperBrace. I have the occasional slight wobble. It's not anything really concerns me saftey-wise, just more of an annoyance. The brace may help, it may do nothing. Only one way to find out. :icon_biggrin:
I'm very sensitive to the feel of the bike as it rolls along the road. I can feel the give of a tire carcass as well as chassis flex and vibrations not to mention tire slip. Due to this bikes geometry a fork brace drastically improved the handling for me. I could feel the stability (line holding) and increased responsiveness, immediately after install. It was like adding power steering to the bike. It also improved the straight up riding especially noticeable when hit with cross winds or semi-truck air turbulence and on rough roads (potholes, moguls, grooves, tar snakes) like in NY.
So in my opinion, the F6B will handle fine without one but, it handles so much better with one.
PS: a fork brace will only enhance your ride, not the rider.
Interesting feedback. I'm coming up on 10,000 miles and still plan to try this mod.
The transition from my street to my driveway involves a 45 degree "curb". Going up this angled transition, whether it's straight on, or up at an angle, always involves a real kick and twist through the handlebars. Two up, it's even worse. For this reason alone I'm getting a fork brace.
What did I order, you ask? After reading many posts on many forums, I decided on the Kury.
Just an update since I've had my Kury Fork Brace on for about 2K miles and also recently added the Helibars. With just the fork brace I did notice a change in front end stiffness/stability mostly in slow speed maneuvers. With the addition of the Heli Bars, my front end now feels extremely stable and handling in both slow speed maneuvers and in faster turns is significantly better than in stock form. :icon_cool:
After I purchased my F6, I noticed the slight high speed wobble on the freeways. After I installed the Superbrace, my ride greatly improved. I no longer had the wobble. With that...I'm sure it also decreases the likelihood of tire cupping... so it may extend tire wear... that of course I haven't tested as I'm still on my original tires.
Well I just read all the posts andddddddd. Well, this week I fly off to pick my bike up and a 1000 kay 600 mile trip home and from what I have been reading the F6B has a speed wobble ?????
Got me stumped that a Leader in motorcycle manufacturing who has been making a model or number of models of the same bike for over 40 years builds a bike that has a known ???? speed wobble in it ???
Some how think some riders don't know what happens in wind or when passing another vehicle,?????
Ridden bikes at 200MPH with no fork brace and not a problem.
Well Ill find out all about on my trip home ???? :icon_cool:
I would not be too concerned about the "speed wobble" . I've never noticed it and not all owners have it.:nono:
What speed wobble??????
Me neither.
The reason I installed a fork brace is that the transition from street to my driveway involves a large, steeply sloped curb. Rolling over that curb, either up or down, causes my forks to shudder, flex, and make that slow bump unstable. I hope the brace will cure that, but won't know for a couple of months yet.
These threads on fork braces are getting old and seem to fall in the same category as oil types, tires, and windshields. Some like the brace others think it is not necessary and most of the riders of an F6B don't need one in reality...If you think you need one, your choice, if not, ride happy and you will probably never miss not having one...Some braces are built different than others and are supposed to help in various ways..Do what makes you happy and lets enjoy the ride!!!
No wobble or need for the brace here. I also believe members can post whatever opinion they want and others that have more knowledge on particular subjects can express theirs without being judgmental or critical of other members.
Are we not all here for the love of it?
I have not seen any wobble, but being an ex Harley guy it is an accessory and I must purchase it. It is what I do.
Brace is not needed but did improve high speed and low speed handling on mine.I have had the Superbrace on for many miles and believe "For Me" it is a big improvement.Before the brace I had no wobble or have heard it was a problem.As far as some not liking talk about brace's,oil ect remember some here are just getting there F6B and like feedback for there concerns.I think winter is getting under the skin to some of those Northern boys!
DITTO!!!
I noticed a huge difference when changing lanes on the freeway. Sometimes I would get that little "wiggle" from the cracks or lines in the road. Not anymore! This is a large bike that pushes a lot of air out of the way at high speeds and the brace noticeably keeps my bike stable. I was skeptical about them too because I never had one before, but after my experience on the F6B I bought a brace for my Sportster and I'm extremely happy with the results. Much more stable at all speeds and especially when changing lanes on the freeway/highway. I have the Superbrace on both bikes, and I think the first thing I will buy for all future bikes will be a Superbrace.
I have always done the majority of my major mods over the L O N G C O L D Wi winters. I find that getting on the bike after not having ridden it for 5 months or so that anything that I have done to it is a new riding/learning experience. The brace, not sure which one yet and going Darkside , will be done before the spring riding season.:biggthumpup:
As always interesting discussion. Working with limited funds,I have a list of things to do with the bike that do not include dazzle. First on the list are lights to allow me to see better at night in the canyons and mountains.
Reading this is making me think to revamp what comes after that as handling is a big thing also.
My bike does shake it's head at low speed if I take my hands off the bars .
My CBR did the same thing head shake at <40 mph)but I finally talked the mechanic at the dealer to tighten the steering head and cure the problem and improve the handling of the bike.
I am going to try the same thing(under a warranty complaint ) with my F6,then past that will plan to install a fork brace. The helibars from a physics standpoint make sense also. I can appreciate that Mother Honda gave us stiff bars with an 'I' design but seems to me they are a little long and allow some flex also.
All in all I don't have 'pucker' moments with the bike,so no real complaint but if there is something that makes it handle better,it becomes second on my list to the lights I need.
A brace is a brace. Correct??? It gives stability.
What makes the $200 Superbrace function better than the $150 Kury? Not knocking the Superbrace but what does it do better?
Just good "marketing hype" my friends....Trying to convince the buyer that a brace is a brace is a brace!!..Most of us that ride the F6B have no need for a fork brace and will never miss not having one...Some like em, some don't notice any difference, some wouldn't waste the money...Too each his own as they say......Done with this thread!!!....Ride safe
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This is a contest for FUN
Out of the 3 braces, please identify the guy that is using the Kury Brace on the attached photo
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Still haven't gotten the fork brace but after the Yellowstone trip and a few outings w/the boys that make me go beyond what I would normally do when riding alone, I have noticed some front end movement that would be nice to get rid of . Not sure which brace yet, buddy has the Kury and likes it, will read a little more but the brace will happen for me.
I have the Kuryakyn, it was a gift, it works, looks good, I'm happy with it. Might be good to buy from the Forum sponser ............Dickie
Just installed the SuperBrace the beginning of the week. I can definitely feel a difference. The front feels much more solid at low speed, especially in turns, and also cruising down the road @ higher speeds. Ditto on the way it feels when crossing center lines. It used to feel like I was driving a vehicle with an Old bias ply tire from the 1960's. It feels totally neutral now when crossing the center line. Seems to have been a great investment.
After reading all the positive reviews I just placed my order for the Kury brace for my matte B...I cant imagine something as simple as this brace improving an already amazing handling bike...Thanks for the reviews...
Got mine in the mail today, Kury unit.
Put my Kury brace on this AM and went for a ride w/the little, someday, missus. Not to spirited because she makes my head hurt if I get to crazy. Didn't notice any difference but I am one of those guys that does not notice every little thing but I don't believe for a moment that it is not helping w/something.
Just to replace that 10 cent piece of plastic garbage between the forks makes it worth the 200 bucks for me whether its worth the money or not. Chrome will take you home!!!!:crackup:
Great fit and finish. Made in the USA. Supposed to be 1/2 pound lighter of unsprung weight and more durable finish.
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Installed my Kury brace today...looks great and report on handling to follow...