Superbrace fork brace
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Tyke57nz_imp
Running like a top
Must admit I do like the AGRAS brand fork brace that Aussieflyer has used, available from Samurider.
Deanohh_imp
Been there
I wondered what the 2 little screws on top of each side of the clamp were for. To attach the shields I see.
xpacpal1x_imp
First service completed
You should be able to get the fork protectors with each purchase of a Superbrace CB1100 fork brace. Again, I'm the guy that got his brace complements of Superbrace, as the company needed to test fit an initial production run unit to an actual CB1100. As you can see, there are no protectors mounted in the photos of me outside the company's facility in Huntington Beach...at the time, I simply didn't like the way the protectors looked. However, while the technician was mounting, he asked if I wanted the protectors mounted...I said "no...but give them to me and I'll keep them with all my other parts." I installed the protectors after one ride, because some more experienced riders all advised to just install them...that if they ever suceeded in protecting the fork, it would be well worth it in the long run. In my book, function gets equal consideration as form, so I installed the protectors myself within 24 hours of getting the brace installed. BTW, I still give this product two thumbs up...and I don't understand why Honda wouldn't install this on the stock bike.Flynrider_imp said:
Hey xpac, did you mount your fork protectors like I did? With the angled (shorter) part inside the forks rather than outside? I see on the Superbrace website in the photo gallery, people mount them both ways. I did mine this way to get a little more curve on the outside of the forks rather than inside,,,,,,
I'm new to motorcycling. I don't understand exactly what the function of those little protectors is. Do they only block road debris from hitting your fork or do they serve some other function?xpacpal1x_imp said:
Glad to hear everyone whose mounted their braces is really enjoying them. It sounds like it was worth the wait. I have gaiters on my bike so a fork brace won't fit.
the Ferret
Road warrior
Joola, they are there to prevent rocks and debris from hitting and scratching or denting the fork tubes in the area where the fork compress into the seals. If a fork tube gets damaged there the fork seal can leak. Your gaiters perform the same function
rboe
Road warrior
In some parts of the county (most) dried bugs on the fork tube wreck more havoc with fork seals than stones.
Damfino_imp
Been there
I was under the impression that the brace could be used even with the fork gaiters. Perhaps it's just the fork protectors that won't work with the gaiters? :huh:Joola_imp said:
the Ferret
Road warrior
The bottom of the gaitor goes down over the top of the lower fork leg, same place the fork brace goes. The fork brace goes around the fork leg in the same area as the seal. Don't think you can use them both at the same time.
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Damfino_imp
Been there
This video show's them installing the Superbrace on a W650 with gaiters. Though I admit I don't know if the fit of the gaiters on the W650 compares to the fitment of aftermarket gaiters on the CB1100.
Good find. That suberbrace has an extension of the top of each side that allows you to resecure the gaiters. The current CB1100 brace doesn't have those extensions so there's nothing for the gaiters to grip onto after you install the brace. I wonder if they do a run of braces w/extensions for those of us with gaiters.Damfino_imp said:
Damfino_imp
Been there
Good find. That suberbrace has an extension of the top of each side that allows you to resecure the gaiters. The current CB1100 brace doesn't have those extensions so there's nothing for the gaiters to grip onto after you install the brace. I wonder if they do a run of braces w/extensions for those of us with gaiters.Joola_imp said:
I see, interesting!
the Ferret
Road warrior
since the w650/w800 comes from the factory with gaiters Superbrace had to make provisions for them. Doubt they will be doing the same for the CB 1100. I was impressed with the clearance over the fender on the Kawi fork brace. The CB 1100s appears to be right on top of almost touching the front fender. That's how it was on my Nighthawk as well.
Elipten_imp
Road warrior
I would be interested in a brace that supported gaiters so count me in
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rboe
Road warrior
They offer the protector ears; which kinda negates the need for gaiters (gaiter look cooler though, but the metal ears are more robust).
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