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Offline Bobbyball

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Fork brace or not?
« on: November 08, 2017, 16:57:29 »
I have a K7 V strom DL650 should I fit a fork brace or not, what are the benefits?
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Offline hotbulb

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Re: Fork brace or not?
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2017, 17:11:03 »
Yes!


I found it made the bike feel more sure-footed, for example on bumpy bends and in gusty crosswinds.
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Offline Graham62

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Re: Fork brace or not?
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2017, 18:21:03 »
YES  :thumb: +1 for what hatbulb said.
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Offline greywolf

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Re: Fork brace or not?
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2017, 18:25:06 »
Yes. The farther you push the envelope, the more you'll notice a difference. Even if you are a sedate rider, the brace will help on poor surfaces and with gusty winds.
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Re: Fork brace or not?
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2017, 19:43:58 »
YES +2 for what hatbulb said. :thumb:
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