Fork Brace

[kenmoore]

Ever since I upgraded my brakes I tend to approach corners much faster and then grab a handful of brake to wash the speed off as they now work.

Every now and then it feels like the forks are flexing under hard brakes.

It's more like a chatter, definitely not the discs or pads.

Will a fork brace fix this, or is it that the forks can't handle the extra stopping power regardless?

[Tweety]

If you have the correct springs and valves/shims for your weight, and still have these issues, then yes, a fork brace will likely help...

If not, start with the above first, as it makes a much greater difference...

[8541Hawk]

If you have the correct springs and valves/shims for your weight, and still have these issues, then yes, a fork brace will likely help...

If not, start with the above first, as it makes a much greater difference...

+1

[mattycoops43]

chatter sounds like discs to me!warped disc causes chatter that wrecks headset bearings which makes chatter worse, vicious circle!

[AMCQ46]

If it feels like the forks are twisting and flexing the the brace will be next. But like others have said makes sure you have sorted the springs and dampers first

[Roger Ditchfield]

Sounds like it needs a fork tune!!

[popkat]

I don't think the bike needs a fork brace, does anyone make one ?, sort the forks properly, make sure your steering bearings are good, check disc bobbins and wheel bearings too.
Chattering under extreme braking can be hydraulic lock in the forks.

[MacV2]

Sounds like it needs a fork tune!!

Sounds like a good Idea Roger & how would kenmoore find out how to get that done ?

[agentpineapple]

Sounds like it needs a fork tune!!

having ridden carls bike, which has a rodgered front end of sorts, I can highly recommend it...

[AMCQ46]

Yes there is a Japanese supplier, Coerce who make a brace

[kenmoore]

Thanks for the help guys,I have fitted a set of Hyperpro 8.5 fork springs, decreased air gap slightly and set sag, however I have not done the fork mods that I have seen in the knowledge base.

I guess I will do that next, after all the work I have done it will be silly if I stop now.

Better stock up the beer fridge eh

[kenmoore]

Fitted a coerce brace yesterday and the problem has gone.

Now the ass end feels different.

Will still do the mods, but it's not at the top of my list at the moment.