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Re: Fork brace part number
« Reply #30 on: August 28, 2008, 10:33:23 PM »

Yes, I noticed that also...I stated in an earlier post I was partial to the SE, but now that I see it actually on a bike I might have second thoughts now. I did notice also the three piece DS brace and hopefully Tim could send us a pic of the DS on HIS bike to get a clearer picture of the two... :2vrolijk_21:

I'm right there with ya, Blaine!  No offense to Howie, but all of a sudden I'm likin' the DS brace better. :nixweiss:
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Re: Fork brace part number
« Reply #31 on: August 29, 2008, 07:16:59 AM »

Howie just bought a shiny BLUE 3 that will be in any day now; I suspect Howie couldn't give a Chit what we say  ;D Howie only got Blue on his mind right now  :2vrolijk_21:

I've had that brace since '94, so it might have changed afterwards. It now shows a '99 P/N now and don't know if it's made the same way. That's why I left it on the PS. Might just look at another one for Joy! Also might be looking at a Carlini Torque Arm so she can withstand future engine mods, without breaking inner primaries! ;)

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Re: Fork brace part number
« Reply #32 on: August 29, 2008, 07:40:45 AM »

Greg....   :2vrolijk_21:


I paid $217.00 for it 06-07-05 today it seems to retail for:

http://www.dragspecialties.com/fatbook/11/209/5932932?q=222707

If one were to let a 20% Discount HD dealer know the Drag Specialties part number they probably would get it for around $210.00 shipped to one's door.

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Tim

Seemed like a decent place, so I went ahead and got one from these guys: http://www.axiomcycles.com/pages/item/itemdetail.asp?item=08%2D053%2D0068

$218.79 delivered.  Thanks for all the info. and pics. on these things, guys! :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Fork brace part number
« Reply #33 on: December 11, 2008, 10:40:45 AM »

Well, I finally found a fork brace for my Fxr4 (Sarah). With the help of everyone on this thread and most recently (Tim) our "Master FXR" guru  ;D I purchased the same brace off e-Bay this morning.

The brace was new and listed under CCI PN:                      46966
                                                 Custom Cycle PN:    TB2612-1         
                                                 Drag Specialty PN:   222707

Look forwaed to getting it next week and testing that baby out   ;D

Again thanks to you all and Tim; what can I say but THANKS AGAIN my friend!  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Fork brace part number
« Reply #34 on: December 13, 2008, 07:57:38 PM »

Thanks "Z" (zn14), Tim, and Brian

loosen front axle....loosen front fender....loosen lower triple tree

Install brace

tighten lower triple tree....tighten fronten fender....tighten front axle 

Got it  :2vrolijk_21:  ;D
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Re: Fork brace part number
« Reply #35 on: December 13, 2008, 08:10:13 PM »

 
Hey, Blaine!  Are you done?  Let's see it if you are!  And let us know if you can tell a difference in the way she feels, too! :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Fork brace part number
« Reply #36 on: December 13, 2008, 08:17:59 PM »


Hey, Blaine!  Are you done?  Let's see it if you are!  And let us know if you can tell a difference in the way she feels, too! :2vrolijk_21:


No...not done; sorry, I should have specified that..I was refering to instructions  ;D...Am going to take a stab at it tomorrow.

If all goes well; I hope tommorow and will take pics  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Fork brace part number
« Reply #37 on: December 13, 2008, 08:53:33 PM »

loosen front axle....loosen front fender....loosen lower triple tree

Install brace

tighten lower triple tree....tighten fronten fender....tighten front axle 



Blaine....

laughing yeppers that's ZN for you....lol I COULD NEVER HAVE SUGGESTED HOW TO INSTALL THE BRACE IN SUCH FEW WORDS.......lol  NEVER....if in fact it has taken me more words here to explain how I couldn't have......

laughing.....    :bananarock:

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« Reply #38 on: December 18, 2008, 12:56:59 PM »

loosen front axle....loosen front fender....loosen lower triple tree

Install brace

tighten lower triple tree....tighten fronten fender....tighten front axle 



Blaine....

laughing yeppers that's ZN for you....lol I COULD NEVER HAVE SUGGESTED HOW TO INSTALL THE BRACE IN SUCH FEW WORDS.......lol  NEVER....if in fact it has taken me more words here to explain how I couldn't have......

laughing.....    :bananarock:

Regards.

Tim

Well folks, I mounted my fork brace today and what a difference in the ride. Mr Z's instructions as to the point as they were; worked perfectly...Thank You Paul :)

Went for a little test ride over road bumps, RR Tracks, and put in a few corners; the handeling is awsome  :2vrolijk_21:

For those of you less mechinically inclined than me (I'm pretty sure no one) it's as Paul said; a piece of cake...A few pics below and now I can concentrate on getting my Clutch, Brake, and Throttle/Idle cables replaced as I sould have done when I replaced my handlebars  ;D
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« Reply #39 on: December 18, 2008, 12:57:47 PM »

Pic 2 of 3
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« Reply #40 on: December 18, 2008, 12:58:20 PM »

Pic 3 of 3
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Re: Fork brace part number
« Reply #41 on: December 18, 2008, 01:00:02 PM »

I like that brace on there, looks really NICE

Maybe, Maybe, I'll put one on when I do my build   :D
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« Reply #42 on: December 18, 2008, 01:06:32 PM »

CCE makes good quality stuff! Looks good on there Blaine. Might want to consider one myself! I have the SE fork brace on my Pro Street, as the CCE one used to be 1-piece and the fork needed to be disassembled to install it. But now that they have a boltable unit, it's an easier choice to make, to use theirs! :2vrolijk_21:

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« Reply #43 on: December 18, 2008, 01:50:10 PM »

Blaine that color "POPS" in those photos....man that looks AWESOME.......your camera did/does a great job of reproducing that color for SURE!!

YOU GUYS DON'T EVEN HAVE A CLUE WHAT A GREAT DEAL BLAINE RECEIVED ON THAT FORK BRACE, HE GOT A TREMENDOUS DEAL.....AND I AM TELLIN YOU THE FORK BRACE IS WORTH EVERY BIT OF $250.00 THAT IT IS NORMALLY PRICED @....HE DIDN'T EVEN COME CLOSE TO THAT PRICE..... :2vrolijk_21:

HOWIE......ARE YOU SURE YOU NEED TO SPEND THE MONEY ON ONE OF THESE NICE, OK VERY VERY NICE PIECES OF BILLET ALUMINUM QUALITY "PERFORMANCE" PARTS.....I MEAN COME ON HOWIE.....LAUGHING.....WE ARE TALKING CURVES HERE.....YOU NEED CURVES OR "TWISTIES" TO EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF THIS QUALITY "MODIFICATION".....HOWIE YOU BETTER JUST LEAVE THIS "MODIFICATION" TO THE BOYS THAT RIDE "CURVES" AND NOT WAVIN AT TAXI CAB RIDERS.....GOING IN STRAIGHT LINES.....OH OK....OK....OK....THAT'S RIGHT YOU DO INDEED "OCCASSIONALY" PULL A U TURN....LOL TO DO THAT "STRAIGHT LINE" THINGIEE AGAIN.....LOL.....just teasin yah!!!

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« Reply #44 on: December 18, 2008, 02:30:46 PM »

Blaine that color "POPS" in those photos....man that looks AWESOME.......your camera did/does a great job of reproducing that color for SURE!!

YOU GUYS DON'T EVEN HAVE A CLUE WHAT A GREAT DEAL BLAINE RECEIVED ON THAT FORK BRACE, HE GOT A TREMENDOUS DEAL.....AND I AM TELLIN YOU THE FORK BRACE IS WORTH EVERY BIT OF $250.00 THAT IT IS NORMALLY PRICED @....HE DIDN'T EVEN COME CLOSE TO THAT PRICE..... :2vrolijk_21:

HOWIE......ARE YOU SURE YOU NEED TO SPEND THE MONEY ON ONE OF THESE NICE, OK VERY VERY NICE PIECES OF BILLET ALUMINUM QUALITY "PERFORMANCE" PARTS.....I MEAN COME ON HOWIE.....LAUGHING.....WE ARE TALKING CURVES HERE.....YOU NEED CURVES OR "TWISTIES" TO EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF THIS QUALITY "MODIFICATION".....HOWIE YOU BETTER JUST LEAVE THIS "MODIFICATION" TO THE BOYS THAT RIDE "CURVES" AND NOT WAVIN AT TAXI CAB RIDERS.....GOING IN STRAIGHT LINES.....OH OK....OK....OK....THAT'S RIGHT YOU DO INDEED "OCCASSIONALY" PULL A U TURN....LOL TO DO THAT "STRAIGHT LINE" THINGIEE AGAIN.....LOL.....just teasin yah!!!

Regards,

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Not a tease Tim. It's on my Joy want list already! ;) :2vrolijk_21:

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