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14-02-10, 02:51 PM
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Fork brace for a Curvy?
Hi all
 , does any know where i can get a front fork brace from for a curvy. Found one for the pointy in america but seems a bit expensive and cant be bothered with all the messing about getting it sent and all. Thanks
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14-02-10, 03:35 PM
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Re: Fork brace for a Curvy?
I don't think they are worthwhile.
What problem you having that makes you want one?
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14-02-10, 03:50 PM
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Re: Fork brace for a Curvy?
Fork braces are popular in the states mainly for Harleys, as they tend to suffer from flex, often being long and relatively spindly. I think early Jap sports bike also benefited from a fork brace, but modern bikes don't appear to need them.
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14-02-10, 03:54 PM
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Re: Fork brace for a Curvy?
Plus there is two discs on the front, so no massive bending effect when braking.
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14-02-10, 03:58 PM
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Re: Fork brace for a Curvy?
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14-02-10, 05:06 PM
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Re: Fork brace for a Curvy?
just finished overhauling my suspension and thought if i could get one at a decent price id give one a go and see if it made any differance
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14-02-10, 07:31 PM
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Re: Fork brace for a Curvy?
Some people on SVRider do reckon they make a difference. But the braces they sold there were about $150 which is enough to fund a complete front end swap so it just seems a bit mad to me.
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15-02-10, 02:49 PM
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Re: Fork brace for a Curvy?
Difference is small, but noticeable. The money is better put towards decent fork internals or a fork swap which will make an even bigger difference.
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