Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Ian T on August 09, 2017, 20:22:34

Title: Fork brace
Post by: Ian T on August 09, 2017, 20:22:34
So been thinking and can't find much on the subject. What you think about these ere fork brace things, any good. I would welcome you comments.

Cheers

Ian
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: kwackboy on August 09, 2017, 20:28:41
Used to have one on my Vee . Sorted the front end , worth the money . :thumb:
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: Brockett on August 09, 2017, 21:15:25
I fitted the "Cosmo" brace and I feel it has made a great improvement to the Wee.
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: reasonable on August 09, 2017, 21:17:27
Made a difference to my 2013 DL650 much better in crosswinds
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: Gassoon on August 09, 2017, 21:32:21
Made a big difference to my wee. Handling felt tauter, more accurate. better in crosswinds (its a biggish front wheel). After the front mudguard extender, the best mod I've done to the bike!

There is (was) an interesting discussion on the forum HERE (http://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=7842.msg63397#msg63397)
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: greywolf on August 09, 2017, 22:18:37
It's good idea. It's a long way from the triple clamp to the axle and it doesn't take much to twist and shimmy. Stand in the front of the bike with the tyre clamped between your feet and wiggle the handlebars. Without a brace, you can watch the front of the mudguard pass by the treads.
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: hotbulb on August 09, 2017, 22:24:42
I fitted the Cosmo brace to my Glee a few weeks ago ... very impressed. Riding seems more secure, and the front end much less nervous on poor surfaces. Sidewinds aren't a problem (although I hadn't noticed any difficulties without the brace).
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: SuzukiSte on August 10, 2017, 09:13:08
Fitted a Cosmo brace last week tested it this week, made a great improvement to my glee better on the motorway now less crosswind problems feels more planted now. :thumb:
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: Ian T on August 10, 2017, 11:45:04
Sounds fab. I have my bike lowered cos I is teeny so the front forks are through about 14mm. Is it still OK do you think.

I am not an off roader so no major bumpy bumps. I hope

Cheers

Ian
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: Graham62 on August 10, 2017, 12:37:05
It will fine I've got my front lowered about the same and have got a fork brace. :thumb:
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: greywolf on August 10, 2017, 15:12:09
14mm is fine. The Glee doesn't have the brake line junction box under the lower triple clamp like the ABS Wee does. The ABS Wee with a fork brace is limited to about 10mm.
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: Ian T on August 10, 2017, 15:24:10
Thanks GW much appreciated. Do you happen to know of the fork brace for the wee will fit mine

Cheers

Ian
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: greywolf on August 10, 2017, 16:17:35
My buddy Rick at AdventureTech, who makes fork braces, says the measurements are slightly different. I used a Wee brace on my Glee with no problems though.
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: Ian T on August 10, 2017, 16:24:16
That's great thanks. If you get a moment could you have a look at The for sale section Pug27. His is for a wee/vee. Would you think that it would be OK

Cheeers

Ian
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: greywolf on August 10, 2017, 17:29:57
I don't feel comfortable saying definitively that a Wee brace will work on a Glee since I found out Rick said the dimensions were a little different.
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: Ian T on August 10, 2017, 22:32:59
OK

That's fine I fully understand, thanks again for your help

Cheers

Ian
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: Ian T on August 11, 2017, 06:20:30
Cosmo one ordered. Thanks everyone for the advice

Cheers

Ian
Title: Re: Fork brace
Post by: james.t on August 11, 2017, 20:43:59
fitted one to my wee and I liked it. but my friend on his 1000
had one and didn't like it at all.