Fork Brace GPZ

[1KPerDay]

Nope... damper rod. The Racetech Gold valve catridge emulators are supposed to be the bee's knees.

[1KPerDay]

Well the one I got came with good instructions and is very well built. It just snaps into place and you tighten it to secure the left and right frok.

Connierider isn't talking about binding between the brace and the forks on installation... he's talking about binding the movement of the forks by installing a brace improperly. Ideally you should remove the springs and check for free movement all the way up/down after installing the brace and shimming it to correct any binding. But 99% of people don't.  

[shah269]

Oh...the instructions had that.
Clean install jump on and have friend help you push the front end up and down.
No binding.
But after riding I did notice the front end was more springy and more lively.
I also noticed that the bike was not only rock solid in corners but changing ones line was much easier.

[DkKnight]

Speak of the devil....  I just noticed my right fork seal leaking yesterday on the way home from work. I noticed some gunk while cleaning the bike Sunday.  It has been about 4 years since I had the oil changed....  Looks like we're goin' back to the shop.

I just had major engine work done - with fresh seals and oil change this bike will be running like a sonofabitch!  Well, except that spriongy rear suspension.....

Phil,

What engine work did you have done and who did it for you??

DK

PS - sorry for the hijack

[PhilBiker]

Phil,

What engine work did you have done and who did it for you??

DK

PS - sorry for the hijack

No problem.  I had the cams replaced, carbs cleaned and synched, plugs and plug seals (whatever they are really called) replaced, air filter replaced.  General tune-up.  Damn thing is running like a champ.  My local shop is Fast Lane Cycles in Chantilly, VA.  I'm fairly happy with them and would recommend them.  They are an independant shop that seems to specialize in performance tuning and racing, though they do general work as well.  Tomorrow they're replacing my fork seals and putting a new (used) gas tank on to repalce the rusty one.

[shah269]

What no turbo!  
I don't know this spring I'll take the bike for a ride with and with out the brace after I put the new tires on.
I'll let you guys know how it worked out.

[Walker]

Can you still get the GPz fork brace from Murphs?  Last time I looked, his website had been completely changed around and I couldn't find it...

[shah269]

Can you still get the GPz fork brace from Murphs?  Last time I looked, his website had been completely changed around and I couldn't find it...

Good question! I don't know! I bought mine about two years ago.
God I hope they still have it! It's a great little product and their CS was amazing!

[1KPerDay]

The GPz listers got together a group and had a few of them made special a couple of years ago... but I don't think Murph keeps any in stock anymore.

[shah269]

1K do  you have one on your bike?

[1KPerDay]

No. Haven't felt the need for it.

[Walker]

The GPz listers got together a group and had a few of them made special a couple of years ago... but I don't think Murph keeps any in stock anymore.

That's a bummer.  I was going to purchase one a while back, and a fenda extenda too. but never got around to it...

[shah269]

Hay FYI! Fork braces are great for changing your front tire!
Not only do they keep the front forks at the same level they also provide a great grip for picking up the front end!