I just bought my 89 Venture in the Sacramento area. While searching for Ventures, I came across this Craigs List add. I conversed with the person and he says that his brace improved the handeling, tire wear, high speed, & cornering. I did not buy one for I am too new to the 1st Gen Venture. Here is the add. You friend might find it interesting.
Yamaha Venture 1983-93 Fork Brace - $60 (Carmichael)
Date: 2010-07-12, 8:21PM PDT
Reply to: sale-39v5h-1839995610@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Still have a Yamaha Venture Royale equiped with an OEM fork brace. You don't know what you're missing. New, performance upgrade fork brace. Improves handling in the twisties, smoothes out those potholes, reduces tire wear. If you own an '83 to 93 Yamaha Venture and haven't replaced the OEM fork brace with one of these you're missing the boat... $60 Cash'n'Carry. Can Priority Mail Flat Rate to anywhere in the US. for $5.00 bucks extra pre-pay'd by Paypal. Or you can buy a Super Brace on the net for $143.00 plus shipping. Email for payment details.
Location: Carmichael