Fork bracket/remove?

[GS1100Norway]

Hi All

My GS1100E -82 has a Metal bracket from forkleg to forkleg above the weel, does this have any practical function ? (stability ? or...)
Can I remove it without any stability problems ??????

Best Reg.
KnutK

 

[Anonymous]

Sounds like an aftermarket for brace. They were used to keep the fork legs tracking. If you have one - I'd keep it.

 

[Bert Patterson]

I agree with Steve. You'll definitely notice less stability around the corners if you get rid of it.

Before I knew it was there, I dropped $130 on a beauttiful Telefix fork brace and convinced myself I could tell the difference. It was redundant and I suspect I was delusional.

 

[GS1100Norway]

Thank you guys
Then I`ll keep it on.
( Even the best are good enough )

KnutK

 

[Hoomgar]

I had an 82 Seca Turbo and it handled ..eh..OK from the factory but had a little squirming in turns at high speed or with a load of force. I later found out that there was an after market fork brace made just for this bike that most owners considered a mandatory mod to ake the bike stable like it should be. I raced around for years and sold it without ever putting one on and was happy with the handling. But I have since had a chance to ride one with it on and although it has been a long time I could tell that it was a lot tighter in the turns than my bike was. Very true and very responsive.