fork brace group buy? who would be intrested?
07-30-2007, 10:59 PM
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08-02-2007, 08:49 PM
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Yes, maxmcdirect still has them. I ordered one and it got here from Japan in three days. Wish I could say that for other CLOSER Ebay buys...Very nice quality too. Have to cut off the plastic fork protectors but who cares? I'll snug it up tight and post back after a spirited ride. $134.00 delivered.
I'm still neck deep in the valve adjust so maybe the weekend. Cheers.....
I'm still neck deep in the valve adjust so maybe the weekend. Cheers.....
08-03-2007, 07:39 PM
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Put it on an hour ago...went for a ride (yah, I finished all the other work...see Modding valve shims by hand post in Tech disc), and it is worth every penny. Front end feels much more linear....more like it's going up and down instead of squishy squishy all over. Hard to describe..ever ridden a bike with upside down forks? More like that.
09-04-2007, 03:33 AM
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thanks redman I just order it from maxmc direct they cost just over $119 & freight cost $12.00 It will be in aust in 5 to 7 days .looks good on web site hope it works well on the bumpy roads down under. just got the brace looks good nylon shims in clamps light weight & easy to fit I like that just need to go for a test ride when it stops raining
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09-04-2007, 06:41 AM
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I am checking with my local Honda dealership to see what kind of price he can give our group for either the Superbrace or Coerce fork stabilizer.
I am shooting for a price of $80-90 plus shipping. For those that are still interested, please PM asap so I have a reasonable number of units to give him and not pulling a # out of my a$$.
Thanks.
I am shooting for a price of $80-90 plus shipping. For those that are still interested, please PM asap so I have a reasonable number of units to give him and not pulling a # out of my a$$.
Thanks.
09-05-2007, 05:27 AM
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Ok, so I pick-up the ball on this on-going topic about fork braces and so far only two members have responded about wanting them. Is this it as far as members who are interested in acquiring the braces?
This thread has 77 posts and 2231 views, so apparently there is more interest than two other members and myself. Come on, step up and PM me if you are interested.
Going once, going twice........................
This thread has 77 posts and 2231 views, so apparently there is more interest than two other members and myself. Come on, step up and PM me if you are interested.
Going once, going twice........................
09-05-2007, 03:12 PM
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I bought a Coerce a few years back, its like night and day... and totally worth the money. I would say the performance increase is 25%... or so..
I had to modify the fork leg protectors and zip tie them on, although black zip ties would look better. I got mine thru Big Valley Honda in Reno, NV (Bob Hayashida).
I had to modify the fork leg protectors and zip tie them on, although black zip ties would look better. I got mine thru Big Valley Honda in Reno, NV (Bob Hayashida).
09-05-2007, 06:47 PM
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I am checking with my local Honda dealership to see what kind of price he can give our group for either the Superbrace or Coerce fork stabilizer.
I am shooting for a price of $80-90 plus shipping. For those that are still interested, please PM asap so I have a reasonable number of units to give him and not pulling a # out of my a$$.
Thanks.
I am shooting for a price of $80-90 plus shipping. For those that are still interested, please PM asap so I have a reasonable number of units to give him and not pulling a # out of my a$$.
Thanks.
09-05-2007, 07:48 PM
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Are those the black "boots" that cover the junction between the fork tubes/sliders?
From the original post I was thinking they were some kind of safety tabs. On mountain bike forks they now put these safety tabs on to keep the wheel from falling off if the rider (nube!) forgets to tighten the skewer, or more likely, doesn't do it correctly. We called them "Lawyer lips" and they kept a quick release lever from being just that...quick. Used to grind them off with a bench grinder. This sounds like no biggie. Sorry to make a big deal out of nothing.
From the original post I was thinking they were some kind of safety tabs. On mountain bike forks they now put these safety tabs on to keep the wheel from falling off if the rider (nube!) forgets to tighten the skewer, or more likely, doesn't do it correctly. We called them "Lawyer lips" and they kept a quick release lever from being just that...quick. Used to grind them off with a bench grinder. This sounds like no biggie. Sorry to make a big deal out of nothing.
09-06-2007, 03:34 AM
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I'm in. Just need to know the final price.
I am checking with my local Honda dealership to see what kind of price he can give our group for either the Superbrace or Coerce fork stabilizer.
I am shooting for a price of $80-90 plus shipping. For those that are still interested, please PM asap so I have a reasonable number of units to give him and not pulling a # out of my a$$.
Thanks.
I am shooting for a price of $80-90 plus shipping. For those that are still interested, please PM asap so I have a reasonable number of units to give him and not pulling a # out of my a$$.
Thanks.
09-06-2007, 03:50 AM
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It looks like we have 8 members so far that are interested in the fork brace.
cscrawford I won't be talking to the local dealer until this Saturday as he is out of town until then. Once I speak with him I will post the details.
Thanks.
cscrawford I won't be talking to the local dealer until this Saturday as he is out of town until then. Once I speak with him I will post the details.
Thanks.
09-06-2007, 05:30 AM
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The idea behind the fork protectors is to keep rocks and such from hitting the exposed fork legs and damaging them. even a small nick in the leg would be enough to damage the fork seals if they keep rubbing up and down over the imperfection. Which is why the old bikes used to run fork gaiters (the rubber boots) and inverted forks don't need them. Hope this helps.
