SuperBrace Installation Video
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Michael
I have a couple of questions about installing a front fork brace on my ST 1300, I would appreciate advice from other ST 1300 owners who have installed a front fork brace (from any manufacturer):
1) Is there any significant difference between the fork brace made by SuperBrace (price $166) and the fork brace made by Motorcycle Larry (price $90)? Here are the links to these two products: SuperBrace - ST 1300 and MCL fork brace - ST 1300.
2) Does installation of either of these fork braces make any meaningful difference to the handling of the motorcycle during typical touring riding? By 'typical touring riding', I mean about 80% highway and 20% nice twisty roads. I don't mean racetrack handling, setting new speed records on the Tail of the Dragon, or running the Sustenpass.
I'd appreciate hearing from owners who have installed a fork brace on their ST 1300 - should I buy one, or save the money for something else?
Michael
1) Is there any significant difference between the fork brace made by SuperBrace (price $166) and the fork brace made by Motorcycle Larry (price $90)? Here are the links to these two products: SuperBrace - ST 1300 and MCL fork brace - ST 1300.
2) Does installation of either of these fork braces make any meaningful difference to the handling of the motorcycle during typical touring riding? By 'typical touring riding', I mean about 80% highway and 20% nice twisty roads. I don't mean racetrack handling, setting new speed records on the Tail of the Dragon, or running the Sustenpass.
I'd appreciate hearing from owners who have installed a fork brace on their ST 1300 - should I buy one, or save the money for something else?
Michael
I installed a fork brace on my DL 650 and forgot about it. First thing I noticed was it didn't dance around on the slab when around semis, a couple weeks later I was in the twisties it felt much more planted, seemed I was quicker through the curves, could be I was having a good day or it could have been the fork brace?(Again I had forgot about it being installed) It was a $59 experiment and so far I believe it has helped the little bike. I am also curious how a fork brace would affect the handling of my ST. Lots of difference of opinion, pro and con. I'm on the fence and not up for a $90 experiment yet...maybe after some more miles on the DL.
Thanks for the video
MCL is not an option - they are considered out of business even though the website is up.
Since we don't have the ability to perform serious in-depth testing i.e. high-speed video of before/after fork flexing and metallurgical analysis and testing etc. the 'you get what you pay for' has to be taken as a leap of faith more than fact. Besides the SB is much nicer looking.Husoi said:
MCL is out of business, so unless you can find a used one then I guess your decision has been made for you
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Michael
That question was from 2014... I actually visited MCL's office in California and picked up their brace about a month after I asked that question.
The brace has been trouble-free since then - it appears to be well-made and the finish on it has lasted nicely.
Concerning fork braces in general: I think they are kind of a fungible commodity, as long as they fit properly, there is likely no difference in performance between manufacturers.
Michel
The brace has been trouble-free since then - it appears to be well-made and the finish on it has lasted nicely.
Concerning fork braces in general: I think they are kind of a fungible commodity, as long as they fit properly, there is likely no difference in performance between manufacturers.
Michel