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Fork Brace?
- Thread starter iaregenius
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CadXS
XS400 Addict
I've got one...It fits fine and it looks pretty cool (I think so anyway 
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Not sure how much it stiffens the front end as my bikes in bits in my bedroom...sorry
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Not sure how much it stiffens the front end as my bikes in bits in my bedroom...sorry
you yanks love braces, I see them on your teenagers all the time 
iaregenius
XS400 Enthusiast
That does look pretty sick! I think I'll have to set some funds aside for one of those when I start on the front end.
Who you calling a yank? I'm from the Caribbean!
you yanks love braces, I see them on your teenagers all the time
Who you calling a yank? I'm from the Caribbean!
iaregenius
XS400 Enthusiast
I've got one...It fits fine and it looks pretty cool (I think so anyway
Not sure how much it stiffens the front end as my bikes in bits in my bedroom...sorry
On an 18: spoke rim and running a fork brace, what's the biggest front tire I'll be able to run?
I used a stainless homemade brace, suits the style for my bike!
CadXS
XS400 Addict
Mines an 18 x 3.50 Dunlop K82 tyre on the mag wheel with disc and fits with loads of room.
Not sure what is the biggest size that will fit and may depend on if you are running a front fender or not. Also, too big a front tyre can reduce the handling capabilities of the bike.
I'm sure there are threads on tyre sizing on the forum somewhere.
Not sure what is the biggest size that will fit and may depend on if you are running a front fender or not. Also, too big a front tyre can reduce the handling capabilities of the bike.
I'm sure there are threads on tyre sizing on the forum somewhere.
Shaun Chandler
XS400 Addict
Yup it attaches to the aluminum lower tubes. The original fender attached through the two holes on each side.
Shaun
Shaun
Evan
XS400 Enthusiast
Has anyone else try this and have anything to add?
I'm glad you resurrected this thread - that first one looks awesome, and the DOHC in particular has a very weak stock front fork brace (as in, it's made of aluminum foil, as far as I can tell...)
So I haven't tried it, but I want one.
So I haven't tried it, but I want one.
Evan
XS400 Enthusiast
After posting that I figured I'd check to see if they have a USPS option to Canada. They do so I ordered one. I won't be able to provide a ride report for a while though baecause my bike is in pieces too. I'll be ordering a larger than stock front tire though so I'll have some input on fitment in a few weeks.
Rumbaldi
XS400 Enthusiast
Did you ever get your brace? Do you like it? How does it fit?
DanMach
XS400 Addict
Uh BW, what the heck? I thought all us DOHC guys agreed to act as if the DOHC models were perfect in every way to make the SOHC guys feel bad??
Damn. Where's that edit button...
Evan
XS400 Enthusiast
I received it but haven't had a chance to try it yet. All I can say for now is that it looks exactly like it did in the picture.
