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redReno Offline
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Fallbrook, CA
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Post: #11
RE: Fork Brace
I've never seen or heard of these before, here is what is on their website,

http://www.superbrace.com/proddetail.asp?prod=2239

Reduces low and high speed wobbles.
Improves stability in tight cornering.
Improves tire life and reduces cupping.
Decreases sensitivity to rough road surfaces and rain grooves.
Each SuperBrace is designed and manufactured for each specific motorcycle.
Every SuperBrace is made of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum and machined to a tolerance of + or - .002 of an inch, with a polished finish.
Ten minute easy installation.
Competition proven by world class racers.
06-04-2013 08:12 AM
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Buffalorider Offline
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WV
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Post: #12
RE: Fork Brace
I ran one on my BMW and it did help when you were hustling it along. I would look seriously at adding one on the CB. They are a worthy investment.

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, a total wreck, screaming Yahoo, with a big smile on your face."
06-04-2013 10:30 AM
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redReno Offline
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Fallbrook, CA
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Post: #13
RE: Fork Brace
(06-04-2013 10:30 AM)Buffalorider Wrote:  I ran one on my BMW and it did help when you were hustling it along. I would look seriously at adding one on the CB. They are a worthy investment.

I called them up, and I will be taking my bike in for them so they can check it out.

They said they'll make a prototype and I'll go back so they can put it on and make any last adjustments/changes and they'll have a final product shortly after that. Big Grin
06-04-2013 11:52 AM
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CB4ME Offline
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Maryland
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Post: #14
RE: Fork Brace
(06-04-2013 07:35 AM)ZRXman01 Wrote:  Are they needed???
(Depends on the rider....).

Do they work?
(Definitely!).

This is what the ones I make look like....

[IMG]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/zrxman01/Fork%20Brace/ForkBrace_zpsbe37d5ee.jpg', '', 'toolbar=no');myWindow.focus();">[IMG]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/zrxman01/Fork%20Brace/ForkBrace_zpsbe37d5ee.jpg" style="max-width: 600px; max-height: 600px;" alt="İmage" title="Click Photo To Enlarge" />[/img]

They are light, easy to install, look like they belong on the CB1100,
and work really well.


That's a work of art!
06-04-2013 02:19 PM
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redReno Offline
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Fallbrook, CA
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Post: #15
RE: Fork Brace
Yeah, I don't think whatever super brace comes up with
will be anywhere near as clean as that piece.
(This post was last modified: 06-04-2013 04:57 PM by redReno.)
06-04-2013 02:22 PM
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Lord Popgun Offline
I find your lack of RLETs disturbing

Virginia Beach
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Post: #16
RE: Fork Brace
(06-04-2013 02:19 PM)CB4ME Wrote:  
(06-04-2013 07:35 AM)ZRXman01 Wrote:  Are they needed???
(Depends on the rider....).

Do they work?
(Definitely!).

This is what the ones I make look like....

[IMG]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/zrxman01/Fork%20Brace/ForkBrace_zpsbe37d5ee.jpg', '', 'toolbar=no');myWindow.focus();">[IMG]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/zrxman01/Fork%20Brace/ForkBrace_zpsbe37d5ee.jpg" style="max-width: 600px; max-height: 600px;" alt="İmage" title="Click Photo To Enlarge" />[/img]

They are light, easy to install, look like they belong on the CB1100,
and work really well.


That's a work of art!

That is one beautiful piece of work. I hope the one for our bikes look that good. I'm going to wait and see and get one if he can make them!

Apparently the info I sent Superbrace didn't help any. I don't know why they couldn't just go over to the Huntington Beach Honda dealer and measure theirs.

If you come to a fork in the road, take it!
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06-04-2013 04:09 PM
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FUZZY Offline
Running Like a Top

Houston,TX.
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Post: #17
RE: Fork Brace
(06-04-2013 02:19 PM)CB4ME Wrote:  
(06-04-2013 07:35 AM)ZRXman01 Wrote:  Are they needed???
(Depends on the rider....).

Do they work?
(Definitely!).

This is what the ones I make look like....

[IMG]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/zrxman01/Fork%20Brace/ForkBrace_zpsbe37d5ee.jpg', '', 'toolbar=no');myWindow.focus();">[IMG]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/zrxman01/Fork%20Brace/ForkBrace_zpsbe37d5ee.jpg" style="max-width: 600px; max-height: 600px;" alt="İmage" title="Click Photo To Enlarge" />[/img]

They are light, easy to install, look like they belong on the CB1100,
and work really well.


That's a work of art!

Nice piece! Keep us posted on your progress for our 11's.
(This post was last modified: 06-04-2013 07:45 PM by FUZZY.)
06-04-2013 07:45 PM
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ZRXman01 Offline
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Akron, Ohio
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Post: #18
RE: Fork Brace
OK cool!
I was not sure anyone on here would like them as everyone has DIFFERENT ideas on what looks good on their bike.

I will pursue making these for the CB1100.
(My local Honda dealer has one on the floor so perhaps I can get some measurements).

IF there is anyone in the collective in the Akron / Cleveland area with a CB1100 please contact me
06-05-2013 08:21 AM
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jamboa Offline
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Post: #19
RE: Fork Brace
(06-03-2013 11:08 AM)ZRXman01 Wrote:  I have been a member of the ZRX owners association for many years and am a maker of fork braces and many other accessories for the Kawasaki ZRX and the ZL900 / 1000 Eliminator.

I am looking to add the CB1100 to my list of products.
(I love the look of this bike!!!)

I sent you a PM for dimensions.

Thanks for your help.

Greg When I owned my ZRX 1200 I bought many quality unique parts from Greg's company.

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06-05-2013 01:30 PM
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old blue Offline
Break-In Period

US
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Post: #20
RE: Fork Brace
Very nice looking piece of kit, Mr. ZRXman01 !

I've had fork braces, including a superbrace before. Used fork braces on my VFR and later on my FJR 1300.
They were useful when the forks weren't up to the sort of ungentlemanly use that they got at my hands.

More rigidly constructed forks, such as on superbikes are not likely to need them.

Having ridden the CB1100f, frankly I don't think that you need one, particularly for the type
of riding that the bike encourages.

I also found that it would flick readily and easily if you are practiced in that art. It's not exactly train-like,
like my RC51 [or before that my 916], but it will also hold a line well, and isn't deterred by road irregularities.

Perhaps you can guess why a Harley might benefit from such a unit.

I'd be surprised if many riders who choose the CB1100f are going to be flinging it in a way that would benefit from a
fork brace.

I'd say save your money and put it into a set of Race Tech gold valves, and into upgrading the rear shocks if you want adventure
and good handling.

You'll get a lot better use of your money that way.

For those of you who haven't seen it, our moderator [or someone else named Guth] appears to have put up a you tube of
a nice long ride through rural Oregon.

A ride like that [and I think that that is the way most riders will be riding their CB1100f's ] is very unlikely to note any
significant difference when using a fork brace. I rode a CB1100 in a far more sprightly fashion, and didn't find the forks to be lacking.

If you're intent on riding the bike in a fashion for which it was not designed, and not intimidated by bastardizing this
beautiful bike, you could consider swapping out the forks for a stouter, larger diameter set with a set of adapted triple clamps.

mike
06-05-2013 06:52 PM
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