What is the purpose

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Now, looking at some of these over-priced, badly done, fenderless, and unsafe owner-modified abortions, I just shake my head in depressed wonder.

I couldn't agree more. Some creations are excellent, but others are just about chopping up a perfectly good motorcycle for a posseur to 'be seen' on down at the local hang-out. Same kind of thinking with hotrods made out of vintage cars. It ain't my thing, but if it brings someone joy then I suppose that's fair enough.

Re. fork braces, I'm not convinced they do that much on our machines. But they certainly look the biz... err, does that make me a posseur?!!!

You can still pick up Micron items on eBay, etc. but they are a fair bit rarer now than they were 5 years ago. You will prob. end up paying about US$150. You can get a Tarozzi item brand new for much less anyway.

 

[rudeman]

What is the purpose of a fork brace? I see a few people add them and was wondering what the gain of having them and what they do????

Based on my experience a fork brace works and is a worthwhile investment. I can recall installing the Telefix on my 1000ST. Immediately after I completed the installation and adjustment I went out for a quick ride. The steering was noticeably quicker. The left to right transition was much better and overall responsiveness was outstanding compared to before the brace.

I also believe that a good fork brace ties the sliders together into one unit. The side loads are reduced during suspension cycling.

From a purely seat of the pants assessment, the damned thing works and works quite well, thank you. I plan on installing one on my recently acquired 1000EN.

 

[Guest]

They are not just for cornering they are required on any bike going over 125 mph in the 1/4 mile at most drag strips as is a steering dampener
My GS1150's and my Bandits all came factory with one.