Skid Posted June 3, 2008 Share #101 Posted June 3, 2008 Thank you Condor, I got mine today, can't wait to get time to put it on...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 3, 2008 Share #102 Posted June 3, 2008 Mine was here and didn't know it. Week been busy Warden didn't tell me. Looks GREAT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted June 3, 2008 Share #103 Posted June 3, 2008 got mine yesterday , gonna put it on now , thanks Condor !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.nemo Posted June 5, 2008 Share #104 Posted June 5, 2008 Any day now us Canadians are gunna get ours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share #105 Posted June 5, 2008 Any day now us Canadians are gunna get ours.... Should be any day now. Most of those going to Canada went out on 5/30, and they quoted 6-10 days transit time. Be patient Grasshopper..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javarow Posted June 6, 2008 Share #106 Posted June 6, 2008 :cool10:Just got mine in Calgary Canada, looks great will have time this weekend to put on.....looking forward to it. Condor thank you for all your work on this !!!!!!!!:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken8143 Posted June 6, 2008 Share #107 Posted June 6, 2008 Found what we were looking for, it's a 5/8ths cap that taps right into the hole. I'm thinkin a little silicone around the ring, pop it in and your screw heads are nice and sealed up. Any hardware store should have them. Button caps, I think they're called. Thanks for the great idea. Went to Lowes tonight and found the caps and they fit perfectly. - Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 6, 2008 Share #108 Posted June 6, 2008 Just got mine today, and wow! Sure is one heavy piece of aluminum!! Very impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted June 6, 2008 Share #109 Posted June 6, 2008 Just got mine today, and wow! Sure is one heavy piece of aluminum!! Very impressed! Ditto, very nice machining, it will be installed on Sat am, thanks for all the work, Condor!!! Brian:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJB Posted June 6, 2008 Share #110 Posted June 6, 2008 Condor....you da man! Fork brace arrived in Swift Current, SK this morning and is already installed. WOW what a difference in the low speed handling AND FRONT braking around town. My Venture felt like my old 82 Wing before...really wobbly and very bad riding 2 up. I took it for a real quick highway spin. Not significant handling differences, but noticeable especially when changing lanes. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share #111 Posted June 6, 2008 Condor....you da man! Fork brace arrived in Swift Current, SK this morning and is already installed. WOW what a difference in the low speed handling AND FRONT braking around town. My Venture felt like my old 82 Wing before...really wobbly and very bad riding 2 up. I took it for a real quick highway spin. Not significant handling differences, but noticeable especially when changing lanes. Thanks. Glad the brace is working for ya BJ. I didn't have any glaring handling problems with the '83, but did notice an improvement in the twisties, and high speed freeway grove tracking that I had with the Avons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted June 7, 2008 Share #112 Posted June 7, 2008 Just got mine today, and wow! Sure is one heavy piece of aluminum!! Very impressed! Yup got mine today too, installed it before leaving work. Will have to test it out this weekend...... :thumbsup2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted June 7, 2008 Share #113 Posted June 7, 2008 Condor, sometimes it seems like I'm the only one that doesn't have beef about wobble or shimmies on my '84. Since rebuilding the tubes, adding the Progressives and installing the Avon Venoms I've been happy as a clam with the handling. But today it all tightened up a click or two. I got my bike out on the road for the first time since the carb work and adding the brace. I am impressed. I blew through a tank of gas just putting her through the paces. Interstate, highways, backroad twisties, and the twisties again with some attitude. The bike held a line like never before. There was not a doubt it was going to stick to road and give all the control I wanted. I am pleased. Probably the best money I've spent, at least the smallest amount I've spent, LOL, for an improvement that really made a difference. Now, for the Mac's! Let's make a little rumble so the damn Gixxers can hear me coming up on them and get out of my way. :rotf: You made my day. Thanks again. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokon Posted June 8, 2008 Share #114 Posted June 8, 2008 Got mine. It looks great. Thanks Condor Dok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken8143 Posted June 8, 2008 Share #115 Posted June 8, 2008 Have to admit I was not sure if the new fork brace would make much difference. Well, went on a weekend ride to W Va this weekend. It handled well in the twisties - much better than before. I do have new tires - maybe that makes some difference also, but I sure like the way it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfoundlandVenture Posted June 19, 2008 Share #116 Posted June 19, 2008 Jack, Received my brace today, and have it installed, about 20 minutes work - not counting the trip to Canadian Tire for a 6mm hex socket! I had to release the pinch bolt and the front axle, but that was no biggie. Certainly much thicker than the stock brace, I was surprised to see the stock brace was even machined out underneath! I'm looking forward to getting out for a ride this weekend to try it out. I was a late purchaser, so thanks for having a few extra on hand! Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share #117 Posted June 19, 2008 No problem Kevin, glad to help. I think you're gonna like the results.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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