MY honda dealer/ trike builder recomends the fork brace to hel prevent drop off wobbled
SUPER BRACE on a Gold Wing 1800 Trike Report Thread
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Great thread. Going to order one of these. How do I get the discount?:wave4:
I got the Kury Gen II and it's a nice piece of kit. Kuryakyn 7339 Gen 2 Fork Brace : Amazon.com : Automotive Installation was easy and no sticktion what-so-ever. The steering seemed more responsive--I haven't had a chance to really test it out. But so far, so good. The fork covers are solid and are part of the casting, so no chance of them shaking loose. Chrome seems well done and now I see it also comes in black.
I just installed the Super Brace on the trike.
Haven't even had a chance to ride it yet.
Haven't even had a chance to ride it yet.
OK, just took it for a ride.
The front has much less reaction to bumps and bad roads. More solid in cornering.
Less rocking from side to side.
Also, it does not plow as much, (front dipping when stopping)
The front has much less reaction to bumps and bad roads. More solid in cornering.
Less rocking from side to side.
Also, it does not plow as much, (front dipping when stopping)
skuuter
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I just installed a BLACK SUPER BRACE today on my 2013 Gold Wing 1800 F6B 2-Wheeler......like ALWAYS, more precise feel entering/exiting corners, more control at slow parking lot maneuvers. As soon as I left the paved part of my Shop driveway, onto the gravel section, it was immediately obvious that the SUPER BRACE was working...ThumbUp
I ride all the time, I ride a lot, I read a lot. No matter what I read in Other Folks and/or "Experts" reports and opinions, I have a real tendency to do my own evaluations. I've ridden a lot of Motorcycles that I've added SUPER BRACES to over the years, and EVERY one of Them have been improved with the addition of one. The Gold Wings (Trikes even more than 2-Wheel Versions) seem to benefit the most.....These work Folks, and work well. Worth every penny.....ThumbUp
I ride all the time, I ride a lot, I read a lot. No matter what I read in Other Folks and/or "Experts" reports and opinions, I have a real tendency to do my own evaluations. I've ridden a lot of Motorcycles that I've added SUPER BRACES to over the years, and EVERY one of Them have been improved with the addition of one. The Gold Wings (Trikes even more than 2-Wheel Versions) seem to benefit the most.....These work Folks, and work well. Worth every penny.....ThumbUp
:Agree: I haven't used as many as you, but the two I have are terrific!
skuuter
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Yep, "Totally Sold" again on the Ride/Handling Improvements of the Super Brace...Rode the F6B most all day yesterday on a lot of my favorite mountain and back roads...definite improvement in every catagory and type of riding, from parking lot to cruising down twisty mountain grades. Really like the Black Finish on the F6B Model also.....
"Testing the F6B with Mitzie on Her Honda PCX150 Scooter".....
SUPER BRACE...You need one.....ThumbUp
"Testing the F6B with Mitzie on Her Honda PCX150 Scooter".....
SUPER BRACE...You need one.....ThumbUp
I added a brace to my 2010 with Adventurer kit based on having had front end wobble once at highway speeds.
It hasn't happened again.
Although I believe it did happen because of lane changing and being in a rut in the road at the same time.
So if it actually helps I cant say.
Money wasted?
Nope.
Anything that can and might make the vehicle safer is worth the investment on its own.
It hasn't happened again.
Although I believe it did happen because of lane changing and being in a rut in the road at the same time.
So if it actually helps I cant say.
Money wasted?
Nope.
Anything that can and might make the vehicle safer is worth the investment on its own.
Thanks Skuuter,for directing my attention to the Super Brace discussion. It leaves me with only 2 questions. 1. Is installing a SB of any value if you are not an aggressive pilot? 2. Is a Rake Kit required and does it make any sense to install a SB without a Rake Kit? Speaking only of Trikes.
Ok 1st ride this morning with the super brace , so far I feel less head shake and bike seems better in the turns. the big thing for me is the darn head shake , if it helps that as it seems it does then it's money well spent.
Bill
Bill
skuuter
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1. In my opinion, YES...the Super Brace, helps with Turn-in and Transition, even in really slow maneuvers, and helps with a Trike's headshake when dropping off curbs, etc. onto roads. One handed Cruising is much easier when needed.
2. In my opinion, again, YES...maybe even more so, because without a Rake Kit, a Trike requires even more effort put into the Bars to turn, causing even more Frontend Flex. This is the main "culprit" that the Super Brace eliminates.
I have never ridden, nor owned a Trike or Motorcycle that didn't get "Real Life" Benefits from a Super Brace. It was a Great Idea, and it works. I put it into the Category of not riding with Helmets and Gear...You may survive a wreck without Them, but You would have faired better with Them...You may ride without a Super Brace, but You will ride better with it...and I answered Your PM......ThumbUp
Super Brace on my trike as well. It was on my 2 wheel version before it was triked and I would not want to be without it. It improves the ride to me.
I have experienced"death wobble"twice recently, both times at accelerating thru 30mph with one hand on the handlebars. I have checked the front of the trike very closely, including the head bearings, etc. No play in any area, dyna beads for balancing, tire is in great shape, out of three Wings this is the first one to do this to me.
I installed the Superbrace on my 08 GW with CSC kit. Really couldn't tell much difference in handling or steering. Think I just p....sed away $200.
I installed the Kuryakyn version of the Superbrace--Kury's Gen 2. I ride mostly twisties and found it to give a more positive response to steering and less wobble. Just did a 200 mile ride yesterday in the Cherohala Skyway and surrounding roads and it was all good. It doesn't seem to do much on the straights, but the trike performed well that way before the brace. I'd do it again and for me, it was worth the bucks.
I didn't have any problems that I was trying to correct just looking for a little smoother ride and easier steering. Honestly couldn't tell much difference except maybe the smaller bumps in the road were less noticeable. That being said it could be worth the money if it helps tire wear and supports the front end better. Anyway it is on and staying there. Maybe after I ride it more I will be happier with it. I live in Arkansas so yes I ride my share of twisties!
Another thought, and I think it has been expressed before, that a brace reduces the twisting and torque motions you get on a trike front end, especially if it has been raked. That may help extend the life of fork seals, which seem to be the Achilles heel for trikes. Do I know this for a fact? No. But it makes sense to me. Not too sure about a brace extending the life of the tire, though.
I put the Kuryakyn fork brace on. I liked that the bolts are on the side rather than behind the brace as on the Super Brace.
I do NOT have the Pilot tire turned reverse. I have the stock front tire.
The brace made a dramatic difference in leaning. It significantly reduced the feeling that you were falling over.
More dramatic that on the older bike that did have the Pilot tire in reverse.
I do NOT have the Pilot tire turned reverse. I have the stock front tire.
The brace made a dramatic difference in leaning. It significantly reduced the feeling that you were falling over.
More dramatic that on the older bike that did have the Pilot tire in reverse.
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