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.Originally Posted by opas ride
This is a legitimate, performance enhancing product. Unlike, let's say, chrome and LED accent lights.
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,,,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.
Kury brace. About 12.5k on front rubber,,, sneaking up on replacement,,,
Have you ridden a F6B or Goldwing with the brace installed?
How do you qualify the above broad statement?
Successful people build each other up. They motivate, inspire and push each other. Unsuccessful people just hate, blame and complain.
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
Successful people build each other up. They motivate, inspire and push each other. Unsuccessful people just hate, blame and complain.
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.
Not to single out anyone in particular, but I'm with Phantom on this one. It really irks me when someone takes issue with something and they have no first-hand experience to base it on. This happens frequently with the darkside subject. Almost always, the folks that reject that have no experience themselves. As far as I'm concerned, this should disqualify them from commenting at all. It's no different than someone saying, "If God wanted us to fly, He would have given us wings". Of course, similar comments I've read on this board are more along the lines of, " If Honda made it this way, who are we to change it". If possible, can we all try to make real world judgements, on what works or doesn't work, based on facts and not assumptions. That would be nice
Ken (Hornblower)
Assuming that you guys are done " flaming me" I am sorry if I upset you....No I don't have any first hand experience with fork braces and do not intend to at this point...But until I am convinced that this brace is necessary to have on the F6B to improve handling or whatever, I will not install it...I did not find fault , in any way, with any style/type of anyone's product and did not suggest not to use one...I just do not feel the need and if those that have one are happy, so am I.....I again apologize to those that took exception to my post, and I appreciate your input.....Ride safe.....
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