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FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« on: December 28, 2012, 04:01:25 PM »

Hi All?
General question. My FXR3 has 39MM forks, correct? Come braces I've been looking at say for 39MM forks without chrome? Does the chrome thickness really cause these braces trusses not to fit?
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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2012, 06:27:56 PM »

Hi All?
General question. My FXR3 has 39MM forks, correct? Some braces I've been looking at say for 39MM forks without chrome? Does the chrome thickness really cause these braces trusses not to fit?
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Seasons Greetings Robert ...... yes, the chrome can cause a fitment problem.  I've tried a few different ones, and sometimes the clearance is ok even with the chrome ..... they all seem to be different.  The best fork brace that I've used is the Harley SE (German made - metric fasteners) Good design, well made, and if you crank on your FXR, eventually the chrome on the SE brace will start to come off. This is a little bit of evidence as to how much those 39's like to move around.  With the chrome removed from the SE brace, it fits very nicely on chrome lower legs, and it looks better polished anyway. 

Short answer ...... some braces will fit, others .... no!
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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2012, 06:46:24 PM »

Greg, thanks a ton for the advice. What is the part number I should be looking for?
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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2012, 06:28:57 AM »

Deerhead,
I have one S/E off my FXR3 let me look around today and find it
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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2012, 10:01:55 AM »

Hi,
Thanks, let me know?
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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2013, 11:09:58 AM »

I did some research on this topic myself. I plan on doing the Fork Cartridges from Works Performance and Fork Brace this winter. I believe a member on this forum used the Fork Brace from CCE and it worked fine. Here is the thread: http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=45345.0

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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2013, 11:23:51 AM »

Tom,
Thanks for the help.
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« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2013, 01:34:45 PM »

I did some research on this topic myself. I plan on doing the Fork Cartridges from Works Performance and Fork Brace this winter. I believe a member on this forum used the Fork Brace from CCE and it worked fine. Here is the thread: http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=45345.0  .....Tom ...

Installed the CCE fork brace on a friends '91 FXRS Lowrider.  The CCE unit was well made, well finished. The fitment of this brace was an issue because of the chromed lower legs. It had to be 'wedged' between the forks with the axle loosened, per instructions. Then the axle was tightened to spec.  I rode his bike after the install, and it handled better.  My only concern with this brace was the 'tweaking' of the forks when the axle was torqued to spec.

The SE brace is a better design in my opinion .......
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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2013, 03:34:58 PM »

Greg
The SE brace is a better design in my opinion .......

Have you got a part number or link to the Screamin Eagle brace?
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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2013, 05:40:09 PM »

Ok sorry I found it  :)
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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2013, 05:44:15 PM »

Robert ....
'Forged Fork Brace' .....p/n 45452-87
Fits 39mm .... all FXR's, except the FXRT ....
This is a good brace ......
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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2013, 05:48:41 PM »

Greg, Thanks, Looking, Looking, Looking for it. If you have any leads let me know? I'll look on eBay now that I have a p/n.
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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2013, 06:26:47 PM »

Robert ..... there are SE braces for the 35mm forks also ...... look them over before you buy!
Ohio Phil ...... that brace looks like the CCE braces .... is it?
Good luck in your search! .... it'll show up for you.
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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2013, 06:32:21 PM »

I don't see any # on it, it was on my FXR 3 when I got it
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Re: FXR3 Fork Brace Truss
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2013, 09:32:44 PM »

I did some more research tonight with regards to upgrading my front suspension. I am now looking into the Ricor Intiminators. Can you guys give me any feedback regarding those? Lucille, can you elaborate on the problems regarding the CCE brace. My FXR3 obviously came with chrome lower legs and I would like to keep it that way. Any issues with fitment when it comes to the SE brace and chrome lower legs that you know of? Thanks for your help.

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