Bandit Alley
GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => PRODUCT REVIEWS => Topic started by: CWO4GUNNER on October 23, 2006, 11:57:44 PM
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After breaking in my 05 B12 and especially after installing the Ivan Jet kit I began to really enjoy the B12’s low end power in and out of turns along rout 66 near Bullhead and Kingman Arizona. I began to notice an occasional unsteadiness or slight wobble in the front mostly when powering out of turns. At first I thought it was the tire pressure or steering head was loose but none of those things were the problem. I had heard that a fork brace would help but I didn’t like some of the flat black multi-piece units that were out there until I saw the Super Brace which not only looked good but was only a two piece unit that could be installed without disassembling the forks. From the first day I installed the Super Brace the bike was noticeable more sure footed in the front to the point that I completely forgot about it because I never had any hint of a wobble again. I paid $116 at I-Bike.com.
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I too felt the slight wobble in rough-road twisties. I got the Holeshot fork brace and it truly makes a very positive difference.
Wonder why they don't come on the bikes?
:duh:
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I almost considered buying a steering damper but took the logical recommendation to try a fork brace first. I had my doubts until I realized it worked so well I forgot about it. It is hard to believe that Suzuki wouldn’t incorporate a fork brace into their fender design but like all bikes its not perfect.
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Wonder why they don't come on the bikes?
mfr spend more $$$$$ on a budget bike... never happen.... That's not what sells it from the the way they see it...
Of course, I wonder how many mfr suits actually ride who make these decisions at the top, and would they even buy a Bandit if they did...
I definitely agree, the brace is worth the money and a easy install... I had the black holeshot...
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Anyone know if superbrace has a distributor in Canada?
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Just E-mail them (customer-service@superbrace.com). I am sure they will quote you a shipping price to any address.
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After breaking in my 05 B12 and especially after installing the Ivan Jet kit I began to really enjoy the B12’s low end power in and out of turns along rout 66 near Bullhead and Kingman Arizona. I began to notice an occasional unsteadiness or slight wobble in the front mostly when powering out of turns. At first I thought it was the tire pressure or steering head was loose but none of those things were the problem. I had heard that a fork brace would help but I didn’t like some of the flat black multi-piece units that were out there until I saw the Super Brace which not only looked good but was only a two piece unit that could be installed without disassembling the forks. From the first day I installed the Super Brace the bike was noticeable more sure footed in the front to the point that I completely forgot about it because I never had any hint of a wobble again. I paid $116 at I-Bike.com.
(http://shutter11.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/01/
007/6D/37/F8/82/OCcxVI9WuvU0ofHl15WOBhBYNs686R
CO012C.jpg)
Thanks, chief. I was wondering if anyone made a decent fork brace for El Bandido. I couldn't believe the difference a solid fork brace made on my old Yamaha 850 SG. Once had to dodge around a cager who jammed on his brakes, causing me to plow some dirt on the shoulder with the front wheel. I couldn't believe how easily the bike handled that excursion, thanks to the fork brace (prolly saved me idiot life)! :annoy:
Herb