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Is Anyone using a Fork Brace??

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I have run a solid fork brace on my GS1000 (78) for many years. It tightens up the front end very noticeably, particulalry if you run a full fairing, go two up or loaded with camping gear or on rough roads. I would not say it is a do or die modification, but it makes things more solid.

Remember, these bikes are 24 years old with worn front ends etc built as all round road bikes, not race replicas. The engines cases scrape if you are not careful, so this must mean something.....
 
One of the tricks used to be to brace the swing arm. Another trick was to replace the steel one with the one from a Katana or GSX1100.

I think I still have the info here for the bracing of both the steel and alloy swing arms. Let me know if you want it and I will try and find it and send it to you

Mick
 
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