Condor Posted May 23, 2012 #1 Posted May 23, 2012 Just a post to let anyone who might be interested know I have just two of the black braces left. This isn't a panic emergency notice as I can always put in another order for another 10, but it may take a while, and now that riding season is upon us??? Any rider who hasn't done the mod on their 1st needs to consider it....
Flyinfool Posted May 23, 2012 #3 Posted May 23, 2012 Is that black anodized? I have one of the shiny ones form a long time ago, where those clear anodized or bare aluminum?
Dano Posted May 23, 2012 #4 Posted May 23, 2012 I've got one of the clear aluminum ones that needs to go to a new house..... Darn GOOD braces that do the job.... No matter what color you want
Condor Posted May 23, 2012 Author #5 Posted May 23, 2012 How much with shipping to Winnipeg? Dang, forgot to add the link. So here it is.... http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=3849&title=fork-brace&cat=6
Condor Posted May 23, 2012 Author #6 Posted May 23, 2012 Is that black anodized? I have one of the shiny ones form a long time ago, where those clear anodized or bare aluminum? Yes it's anodized. I don't remember any of them being shiney black, and there were only a couple of the first batch that were black. But then that was about 200 braces ago. Memory fades when ya get old....'er...
JohnMidnight Posted May 23, 2012 #7 Posted May 23, 2012 I'll make sure to get one when I saved up enough. Gotta save money for the fork rebuild kit from BuckEye first. Though. Carmichael Ca huh? Maybe I'll ride up there to pick it up
Condor Posted May 23, 2012 Author #8 Posted May 23, 2012 I'll make sure to get one when I saved up enough. Gotta save money for the fork rebuild kit from BuckEye first. Though. Carmichael Ca huh? Maybe I'll ride up there to pick it up Yep, make for a nice day trip...., but it'd still be cheaper mailing it... We used to live in Visalia....
Condor Posted May 23, 2012 Author #10 Posted May 23, 2012 What is the benefit of this fork brace? Keeps the front forks working together instead of slightly independant using the OEM brace.... Bike tracks much better...
JohnMidnight Posted May 23, 2012 #11 Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) Less vibration as well being transmitted up the forks as well. My V-Star 650 used the steel fender as a brace. These better than the Super Brace? Edited May 23, 2012 by JohnMidnight
Snaggletooth Posted May 23, 2012 #12 Posted May 23, 2012 These better than the Super Brace? About the same structure as the SB. Give ya the same feel and stabilty. Just less $$. Got Condors brace on the '84 and it's staying there. Mike
Trader Posted May 24, 2012 #13 Posted May 24, 2012 I put progressive springs and Condor's brace on my MkII.....WOW what a difference! The handling is so much more sure. I still have a tendancy to "over ride" from my rocket sled days...but my VR can do a lot more now than it used to!
Power Trippin Posted May 24, 2012 #14 Posted May 24, 2012 Keeps the front forks working together instead of slightly independant using the OEM brace.... Bike tracks much better... The brace on my 83 looks like polished aluminum, is this the OEM brace? My bike feels very unstable in tight corners; also while at highway speeds, it does not track straight. Will the black braces help these concerns?
Condor Posted May 24, 2012 Author #15 Posted May 24, 2012 The brace on my 83 looks like polished aluminum, is this the OEM brace? My bike feels very unstable in tight corners; also while at highway speeds, it does not track straight. Will the black braces help these concerns? It'll help a lot when riding in the twisties and also when coming to a stop. Generally tracking at high speeds is due to the type of tire yo're runing. The OEM brace is domed on the top and hollow underneath. There are several aftermarket braces and most are flat across the top and solid aluminum. If your's already looks like the brace pictured in the classifieds, then I can't help ya.
dingy Posted May 24, 2012 #16 Posted May 24, 2012 It will help !! It isn't a cure all though. Many things can lead to squirrley handling. Gary
Condor Posted May 24, 2012 Author #17 Posted May 24, 2012 It will help !! It isn't a cure all though. Many things can lead to squirrley handling. Gary Gary somehow I just knew you'd be good for a couple of pics.... Thanks...
KIC Posted May 25, 2012 #18 Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) Okay... here's my testimonial... I do not have one of Condors... in fact I didn't know I had one and was considering ordering one of his since I know the differnce a good upgraded front fork brace can make. I put one on my KLR650. Anyway.... I went over to my father's today, which is where my 2 parts bikes are living. As I was taking off some parts, I glanced over to the other bike and realized that it had an upgraded brace on it. Removed it and brought it home. 5 minutes later it was on my 89. Just got back from a short ride... WOW..what a difference !!! I can't wait to ride it on some twisties. Edited June 1, 2012 by KIC
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