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    #16
    Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
    Still wondering about my original question.

    I realize shaving pounds is mostly a psychological benefit for me, but I was disappointed when I weighed her last year and she was over 560 lbs.

    I also realize the weight savings by not having a centerstand probably raised my C.G., certainly not my goal.

    So what about those two types of fork braces? The double loop over the fender type almost seems like it's designed to flex, whereas the hefty fork-to-fork brace shouts, "No movement!"
    I used to have the loop brace though an accident wiped it out. The brace itself is predrilled to fit between the fender and the fork tube. The holes are slotted slightly to aid in the alignment. Far as I know, the loops are no longer made, though have seen a couple on ebay some time ago. You do have to get one for the 37mm forks. The one for the 35mm would be too narrow I believe.
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      #17
      So...what did you end up doing Rob?


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        #18
        Fork brace is way down the list. As soon as I receive the headlight (hoping any day now, Ray) I'll have her towed to the shop. I'm praying the forks are not bent.

        "Loop brace" sounds like the thing I was originally inquiring about. I would go with the straight across, beefy-looking brace, but as you can see, it's way down on the list.
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          #19
          If you are interested in a double-loop-over-the-fender type, I have one for you.

          I don't have any pictures of it right now, but it is similar in concept to this one for a BMW:



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