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Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
By Kuryakyn SKU: KU7339
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MSRP: $220.95
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70 Member Reviews
1 Star: 1
2 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 5
4 Stars: 7
5 Stars: 56
Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7339, SKU: KU7339
02.11.2015
Update on My Easiest Install Ever
Be careful. The screws that hold the brace portion in place are very soft and can't be safely torqued without stripping out the head. Can't understand why Kury would use such soft metal. |
Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7339, SKU: KU7339
01.26.2015
My easiest install ever
Love the looks of this brace and it was a snap to install. Weather has not allowed a test ride yet but I expect to get similar results as others who have installed this brace. |
Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7339, SKU: KU7339
02.25.2014
They work
Some say using these for a trike is a waste, not so in my case. Taken all wobble out of front wheel and reduced road vibrations a lot. Extended the life of the front wheel as well. Have 6,000 miles on my GW1800 Champion Trike since installation by me of fork brace and tire shows limited wear compared to when none was on machine.Easy install, worht it for me. |
Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7339, SKU: KU7339
10.13.2013
Impressed
Like you, I read most of the reviews about this product and similar braces. I decided on this brace based on the reviews I read. I have to say I am impressed. I did not have a "wobble" unless I let go completely of the handlebars. I did, however, notice there was flex in the forks on curves, lane changes, turnarounds, etc. I purchased this fork brace mainly because of its adjustability so I would not possibly end up with the forks binding. Reading the installation instructions prior to purchasing and seeing the brace, left me with questions and a lack of understand on how to install the brace. After receiving the brace and following the instructions, I was able to install the brace in about 15 minutes. Easy. The instructions are quite accurate and easy to follow once you have the product in your hand and installing the product. If you are all ready familiar with these braces, then you will understand the instructions better than I did. I notice an impressive amount of stabilization in the forks after installing. I felt like I had to relearn how to ride my wing because it was so solid and responsive. I noticed this more at lower speeds than highway speeds. On the highway, the brace made lane changes over the road crowns and tire ruts very positive. No more flexing. So far, I love this brace and would highly recommend it. |
Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7339, SKU: KU7339
07.14.2013
Worth the cost
I installed these on my 2013 Wing and they improved low speed handling as well as the handling in the twisty mountain roads that I ride most of the time. The Wing now has the feel of a sports touring bike., that is a bonus. They are very easy to install and look awesome. |
Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7339, SKU: KU7339
05.23.2013
The Good and Ugly
Looked great when installed, feels like it did reduce some wobble but after a few months the chrome peels off. Very Poor quality for Kuryakyn. Undecided if I will try and have it re chromed or buy another brand. Really ugly on a $40,000. Trike. |
Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7339, SKU: KU7339
04.29.2013
wobble gone
I had that wonderful low speed wobble. Its gone and the feel it so positive.. they should come on already installed on nay new bike.. I read your reviews and decided to try them glad I did |
Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7339, SKU: KU7339
02.17.2013
Slow and now steady
Had this installed by Kuryakyn at 2012 Street Vibrations. Made a very big improvement at low speeds and feels more in the road on CA Hwy 1 a month later. |
Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7339, SKU: KU7339
02.02.2013
Alright
After having put a fork brace and progressive spring on my 1500 and it becoming a brand new handling bike,, Adding it to my 1800 was a no thought requirement. Very easy install, it looks good and its a nice piece of chromed metal. I would be ashamed to this thing to loose it's glamor as someone else mentioned. As for performance, I will revisit after about 1500 miles. Why Honda doesn't put a fork brace on this bike I don't know. |
Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7339, SKU: KU7339
12.20.2012
fork brace
The fork brace does seem to stabilize the front fork better but as is typical of all the Kuryakin products on my bike, the chrome is bubbling off and looks terrible. My Kuryakin passenger armrests were so embarassing, I had to just throw them away. |
Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7339, SKU: KU7339
12.08.2012
The good and the bad....
Very well made. Easy to install. I noticed an improvement as the front end of the bike doesnt feel like such a wet noodle at high or low speeds anymore. But, I feel that there is a draw back. I feel that this piece adds, "Sprung" weight to the front wheel and because of the added weight, there is more feed back through the handle bars. I ultimately decided to keep the brace installed and just get used to the additional feedback. |
Gen 2 Chrome Fork Brace for GL1800
ITEM CODE: KU7339, SKU: KU7339
08.23.2012
Big Difference
Changed the Handling of the bike at slow speeds. This item is excellent and easy to put on.I would have put % stars but it looks add on if it had joined the front guards like the plastic ones (original) then it would have been 5 + stars. |