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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GL1100A" data-source="post: 967" data-attributes="member: 149">I have a fork brace.  The previous owner put it on back in the early 1980's.  He told me he noticed very little difference but it made him feel better so he left it on.I think it helps with stabilization especially in abrupt maneuvers and rough road environments so I leave it on.  The best things I have done for my front end was Progressive springs and 20w fork oil.  Just last year I had to do the seals so I changed the bushings and guides.  That again made a huge difference in front end performance.Here is my favorite things about the fork brace.1) It looks good.2) I have hit a small deer and had an unintentional get off at about 25 mph and the geometry of my bike is still spot on.  I think the extra support makes the front end a bit stronger in abrupt violent incidents.  I think I would have had to replace fork tubes without the brace.  (Just my opinion)</blockquote>