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RE: forkbrace? - the Ferret - 05-19-2015
That's a good way to put it Southwend. Look at it this way...it can't hurt.
RE: forkbrace? - Motogeezer1949_imp - 05-19-2015
I had the same thing occur on Eric's CB. The front tire pressure, while looking fine, was low.
RE: forkbrace? - Toddman_imp - 06-01-2015
^^^what he said^^^
After servicing the bike, the only loose nut I could find was the one attached to the handlebars (me), but my front tire did need air and that did help substantially. It's always the simple stuff.
RE: forkbrace? - simplest2remember_imp - 11-04-2015
Nobody's talked about riding styles yet - if you're a nutter and stress the bike a lot as you're scraping your exhaust then maybe there's more off a case for a brace, but if you're a sunday driver and never get above 4000 revs then perhaps there's no point?
Personally when I'm nailing it I do feel a flexing in the frame which I don't remember being on the old Blackbird, but I don't know if a brace is going to do much to help that.
RE: forkbrace? - the_undecider_imp - 11-06-2015
I'm a fan of fork braces. They seem to be more noticeable on longer travel bikes like my V-strom. I put one on my 06 and it made a big difference in handling and it improved the front tire wear. It had a tendency for the front tire to start cupping. When I bought my CB with 3000 miles, the front tire still looked fine, so it may have been more of a bike specific issue. Nevertheless, I felt an appreciable difference in steering precision on the CB after I installed the Agras fork brace. I'll add my name to the list of those who say it seems to help and certainly doesn't cost all that much.
RE: forkbrace? - metallyguitarded_imp - 11-07-2015
My fork brace is pretty.
RE: forkbrace? - Ferrealls_imp - 11-10-2015
I'm running a COERCE fork brace. Definitely pulled a little wobble out of the bike in the 90-100 range. Then again I'm a big guy and I corner hard.
RE: forkbrace? - LongRanger_imp - 11-11-2015
My new-to-me '14 DLX came with a SuperBrace already installed on it. I left it on. The way I ride this bike, I probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
RE: forkbrace? - veech_imp - 11-12-2015
(05-19-2015, 12:15 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: That's a good way to put it Southwend. Look at it this way...it can't hurt.
There is one way it can possibly hurt: scratching your fork tubes. I have had fork braces leave indentations from tightening onto the fork lowers when they were removed. If this happens I can tell you it will really tick you off!!
That $150 part can potentially do some expensive damage.
RE: forkbrace? - capttwb136_imp - 12-14-2015
So how long do CB1100 front tire hold up on bikes with fork braces? I was surprised to learn that some guys replaced their front tires at 6,000 miles while the rear tires lasted a whole lot longer. It has been my experience the rear tires always wore out first.