Bandit Alley
GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MOTORCYCLE => Topic started by: solman on January 29, 2008, 09:36:11 PM
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I finally broke down and ordered a superbrace fork brace last night. Everyone that has done the same have had very positive things to say about them. I am really looking forward to finding out for myself. I've done a few upgrades lately and this will be my last upgrade for a while. I found a ebay store that sells them for $116. I don't think that I would be able to find one cheaper than that. They normally go for $135-$140. If you got one, tell me if it made a difference for you.
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I run the Holeshot and it help make a lot of difference. Another cheap upgrade to add with it is a set of Progressive Springs.
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I do want to upgrade the springs and some racetech gold valves, but those will have to wait. This is my last upgrade for the time being.
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When you are ready for the Race Tech setup, let me know. I am a dealer.
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Thx, I will keep that in mind. BTW, what does a setup cost? I haven't priced them yet.
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Thx, I will keep that in mind. BTW, what does a setup cost? I haven't priced them yet.
I will look into it and let you know.
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I got my fork brace today and it is a bit beefier than I expected. When they say that the tolerances are close, they ain't kidding. It fit like a glove and I can't wait to try it out.
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I got my fork brace today and it is a bit beefier than I expected. When they say that the tolerances are close, they ain't kidding. It fit like a glove and I can't wait to try it out.
They are supposed to be that way.
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Not only that but the Super Brace is a 2 piece design for superior strength and is the best looking, especially for the price IMHO.
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I got my fork brace today and it is a bit beefier than I expected. When they say that the tolerances are close, they ain't kidding. It fit like a glove and I can't wait to try it out.
They are supposed to be that way.
I figured that, it is just that the fit was better than expected.
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I have one on mine too, as far as telling the difference, I'm sure it helps. But I can't feel a big difference.I bought it in a group buy on this board a couple years back. I had put the RT gold valves and springs in after the 1st year of riding. I think it was my 1st mod. That did make a huge difference.Then my shock was the 2nd mod. (a 98) also a big difference. Dan
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I took it out for a ride today and felt a nice difference. It seemed to make the bike more solid during aggressive riding. I must say that between all the upgrades, I am very pleased with my results. I really wanted to ride a bit more aggressively, but there was too much traffic. I want to go with the race tech gold valves and springs, but that will have to wait.
My current upgrades are:
SS lines front and rear
Busa shock - stock settings
Super Brace - fork brace
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Sol - you got a link to that store? I tried running a search on eBay and came up with squat. Or are there any other online retailers that anybody knows of (other than ordering from the mfg)?
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I added the link for the one that I bought and here is another link for a Tarozzi. You may want to check with Blade as well. I know that he has his sources as well. The Superbrace is the one that I went with. I don't know if the Super Brace is an overkill or not, but it is definitely a beefy brace.
http://www.onestopmoto.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=fork+brace+bandit
(http://www.onestopmoto.com/v/vspfiles/photos/superbrace/3337.jpg)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-GSF1200-Bandit-Tarozzi-Fork-Brace-NEW_W0QQitemZ170207161615QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170207161615
(http://www.motomorini.co.uk/Images/fork%20brace.jpg)
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:thanks:
I found the Tarozzi yesterday but like the looks of the Superbrace better. Thanks, Sol!