Triumphrat

BlackThrux · 03-11-2008

I plan on doing both eventually, but if you had to do one before the other which would it be? I've heard via a couple of the thruxton cup racers that the fork brace is an absolute must, and I've heard the same about the steering dampener.... If I could afford to do both at the same time I would, but unfortunately I'm not made of money.......

road_dog · 03-11-2008

I definitely plan on installing a fork brace soon. Maybe a steering damper later on.
But I'm not convinced that the steering damper is a necessity like the fork brace.

CYNCRZR · 03-11-2008

The Thruxton has a fork brace of sorts already. the front fender mount is a brace, although not as stiff as an after-market for sure. I'd do the damper first.

I've ridden mine without & my buddies with, and while I'm not in love with the look, that'll probably be my next major purchase.

CAPTDON · 03-11-2008

The damper is questionanble to me as well?? The fork brace is a must some day! When I hit speed bumps @ an angle I can feel the forks twist! On my list for sure - after the progressive ft springs!

trippah · 03-12-2008

I know I'd do the fork brace..have serious reservations about the steering damper. When I was young I twice forgot to loosen the damper, it sure made stopping an adventure. Now, 40 years later, I know I wouldn't remember. If you're thinking of actually racing..well that's a different song.

bendavanza · 03-12-2008

I have both, and I started with the damper.
Here is my opinion.
The damper smoothes out some handling issues.
The brace fixes some handling issues. (not all of them) It really strengthens the lower legs/axle.
I would start with a brace if I were going to do it again, you may not feel the need for the damper.
-Ben

Bonafide · 03-12-2008

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Originally Posted by trippah

I know I'd do the fork brace..have serious reservations about the steering damper. When I was young I twice forgot to loosen the damper, it sure made stopping an adventure. Now, 40 years later, I know I wouldn't remember. If you're thinking of actually racing..well that's a different song.

the steering dampers of the 60s affected the bike's brakes? I dont get it.

is there really much stuff made 40 years ago that works like or better than a new a design?

trippah · 03-12-2008

No, not the brakes..just locked the front wheel so you couldn't turn it, which at very slow (almost stopped) speeds was a embarrassment (almost dropped the bike).

Bonafide · 03-12-2008

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Originally Posted by trippah

No, not the brakes..just locked the front wheel so you couldn't turn it, which at very slow (almost stopped) speeds was a embarrassment (almost dropped the bike).

news aint like that. I have a LSL and Norman Hyde - they slow up the steering inputs - but they do not *stop* the ability to move the handlebars by no means.