On Friday...

[popelli]

Now, I'll just check that my post doesn't offend any more humourless gits like the bloke callin' me a racist.

Sorry I did not realise that you consider racist comments as being humourous

[Headbanger]

Sorry I did not realise that you consider racist comments as being humourous

I only bang white chicks.









Mainly cause the wife is white.

[scumdog]

Cheers for that, guys.

You're right of course nallac, I should at least try the suspension adjustments before butchering the seat.

The single-seats tend to be lowerer than the double-seat set-up.

[scumdog]

sounds like a racist talking

A motorcycle racist - you know, somebody wot races bikes!!

[oldrider]

Sorry I did not realise that you consider racist comments as being humourous

Get over yourself, (FFS) the guy is just enjoying his new bikes!

As you were Silvergrin, more of your excitment please! John.

[grogan]

i have a shiny black one and its bloody fanatstic!!!

Haha bet you say that to all the girls Rastus

[SilverGrin]

He's just fishing. The race card is the lazy trolls failsafe.

Priced a stand for a low today and while I was in the shop I priced a fork brace for my bike (it's a wonderful stock-standard bike, but I just need to make a few adjustments to suit the way I ride ).

Now I'm well aware of the Harley brand hype, this was just a chunk of machined steel after all. How much can they charge for that?
When he told me the price I thought he was talking about my street address.
My John McEnroe impression made no difference either.

It would be fair to say the HD logo actually stands for Hundred Dollar.
Needless to say, I will be going after market for that item.

[scumdog]

He's just fishing. The race card is the lazy trolls failsafe.

Priced a stand for a low today and while I was in the shop I priced a fork brace for my bike (it's a wonderful stock-standard bike, but I just need to make a few adjustments to suit the way I ride ).

Now I'm well aware of the Harley brand hype, this was just a chunk of machined steel after all. How much can they charge for that?
When he told me the price I thought he was talking about my street address.
My John McEnroe impression made no difference either.

It would be fair to say the HD logo actually stands for Hundred Dollar.
Needless to say, I will be going after market for that item.

And ya won't notice eff-all difference with it on your bike - except your tool-pouch hanging off the triple-tree won't rub on the front fender.

[SilverGrin]

And ya won't notice eff-all difference with it on your bike - except your tool-pouch hanging off the triple-tree won't rub on the front fender.

Occasionally, while pushing it into corners, I've felt a little flex. Not much, but enough for me to want to get rid of it.
I think the Septics built these things to go in straight lines mostly. Handling is adequate, but front and rear suspension could also be better.

But I'd be a little pissed off if I forked out (weak I know) over 400 bucks for no result. Why d'ya reckon it'll make so little difference?

[Headbanger]

They do exactly what they are designed to do, remove the flex you have noticed.

But as you have noticed prices are mental, but that goes for after-market gear as well.

I sold my wanky air-cleaner and got so much for it I bought a brand new Mikuni carb......


Cheapst non-shit looking fork brace I could find in the last 6 minutes, Though it may not fit for all I know.

They sell for $125-150 USD

http://www.customchrome.com/catalogs....asp?Sku=09957

http://www.speedsupplies.com/accesso....asp?item=2329

http://www.chopperscycle.com/Merchan...Category_Code=

Fork Braces
GMA Polished Fork Braces One-piece designs machined from aircraft-quality high-strength aluminum. Each brace is given a polished finish after machining. They eliminate fork flex by improving torsional rigidity of the fork assembly, providing improved steering response and better overall handling.

[SilverGrin]

Thanks for those links mate.

[Motig]

Theres the Sportster 883L with a low single seat, might fit your sport but as you say Harley prices would probably make it too expensive. Might pay to see if theres one you can look at and compare the differnce with yours like if the factory one has anything else done to lower it.

[SilverGrin]

I did compare an 883L, and you're right, its seat does have a lower profile.
I made a few adjustments on it today, and with a shorter stand she'll be right.

[heyjoe]

Nice looking bike silvergrin. I like the maroon colour. A nice change from black (not that there is anything wrong with that either)

[scumdog]

Nice to see a KB thread with bikers all getting along for a change!

But back to the fork-brace - despite my toungue-in-cheek comment I believe they ARE a good thing - and I'll probably end up getting one.