fork brace group buy? who would be intrested?
RUNLEVELZERO #99
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From: Skokie
rock guard extenders
The idea behind the fork protectors is to keep rocks and such from hitting the exposed fork legs and damaging them. even a small nick in the leg would be enough to damage the fork seals if they keep rubbing up and down over the imperfection. Which is why the old bikes used to run fork gaiters (the rubber boots) and inverted forks don't need them. Hope this helps.
I made extensions from thin black polyethylene that velcro to the OEM rock guards for added protection height. Bugs that stick and build-up to the sliders can also damaged the seals. After/before every ride I carefully clean the sliders to prevent such occurences.
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There could be a more creative way to put the fork guard on but dont really care that much about the little ****. I almost left them off but thought wtf. They havent come off in a few years, so it works.
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The Superbrace guys have incorporated a fork protector in their design, either in hard anodized black or polished aluminum, but it's not cheap:
http://www.superbrace.com/proddetail.asp?prod=2260
http://www.superbrace.com/proddetail.asp?prod=2260
dave
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From: sydney australia
just went for a ride through the park (down under) with the fork brace fitted it is not the same bike very stable in & out of corners over bumps it holds its line well highly recommended should be fitted std on the bike makes it a good ride no a fight making a fast ride easy.
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Ok, I met with the owner of MFI, a local motorcycle dealer, and here is what I need to get a price and make this happen:
1. Please PM me if you are interested with the title of "Super Brace"
2. I need your city and state
3. How you plan to pay for the brace, CC, Paypal, MO, cashiers check
I would like to get the head count no later than Friday so I can pass this information along. The idea is to have one price drop shipped from the manufacturer to each member; otherwise, the braces will have to come into the shop and mailed individually to each member. More handling, greater the cost to us.
This is for the Superbrace and not the Coerce fork brace. So far it looks like we have approximately 20 members that have expressed interest and I know the SB is a bit more expensive than the Coerce brace, so I am trying to negotiate at least a 20% discount for the SB.
I look forward to hearing from those that are interested.
Thanks.
1. Please PM me if you are interested with the title of "Super Brace"
2. I need your city and state
3. How you plan to pay for the brace, CC, Paypal, MO, cashiers check
I would like to get the head count no later than Friday so I can pass this information along. The idea is to have one price drop shipped from the manufacturer to each member; otherwise, the braces will have to come into the shop and mailed individually to each member. More handling, greater the cost to us.
This is for the Superbrace and not the Coerce fork brace. So far it looks like we have approximately 20 members that have expressed interest and I know the SB is a bit more expensive than the Coerce brace, so I am trying to negotiate at least a 20% discount for the SB.
I look forward to hearing from those that are interested.
Thanks.
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From: Eagle, ID.
Here is the list of members that have expressed interest in the fork brace group buy and the other, shorter list, are members that have supplied me with payment type and address, just city and state. If any member see someone on the 'Interest' list please contact them and have them PM me with their information if they still want to participate in the group buy. I would like to submit this information to my contact this Friday.
Thanks to all.
Interested(18)
trinc
zedicus
killemall
bluevtr
hammer7205
vtrumble
98blackhawk
twinspeedjunkie
icepick
spdrcr
hawkbill
nuhawk
cscrawford
westcoast
dominion
skokievtr
verne
reaper
Sent Pymt Type and Addy(5)
trinc
vtrumble
killemall
verne
reaper
Thanks to all.
Interested(18)
trinc
zedicus
killemall
bluevtr
hammer7205
vtrumble
98blackhawk
twinspeedjunkie
icepick
spdrcr
hawkbill
nuhawk
cscrawford
westcoast
dominion
skokievtr
verne
reaper
Sent Pymt Type and Addy(5)
trinc
vtrumble
killemall
verne
reaper
Last edited by reaper; Sep 12, 2007 at 01:44 PM. Reason: format was messed up
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I will find out what our cost will be plus shipping for the polished aluminium and the extra cost if someone wants black anodized or fork protectors.
You might note what you want as you respond so I have an idea what the breakdown is for each.
Thanks.
You might note what you want as you respond so I have an idea what the breakdown is for each.
Thanks.
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Reaper, as Admin I would like to officially thank you for picking up the ball on this and making it happen. Group buys benefit both buyer and seller and are a great tool for forum members to get good deals on cool parts. Bravo Zulu to you, brother! For your hard work you are awarded one yellow sticky of appreciation and have been granted 10 reputation points if I can figure out how to turn the damned things back on! 
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And since I don't have the fancy smiley, I'll just inform you that my thread jacking is finished. :P
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You have a screen name of "MarineHawk" and you didn't know where it came from? Where's your military history, son?!? 
And yes, you DO have the fancy smilies. You have to go to the advanced editor and click on "More" link under the smilies.
And yes, you DO have the fancy smilies. You have to go to the advanced editor and click on "More" link under the smilies.
RUNLEVELZERO #99
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From: Skokie
How much
Based on getting 20% of the Superbrace (= $118), the Coerce can be had for only $2 more. Shipping from Nippon is only $14 = $134 for the Coerce.
What is the total for the Superbrace, or at least shipping to, for example, 60077?
Thanks
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Skokievtr:
Thats what I am working on with the local honda dealer, but I need to get an idea from members that have expressed interest whether or not they are on board so I can get a number to order and then a price.
I posted those members that said 'I'm interested' but now I need a payment method and city and state.
PM me with your information so I can include it. Right now we have 9 responding out of 18 that are interested.
Again, if anyone sees someone on the list that they know, please contact them as I am trying to meet with the dealer tomorrow at the earliest.
Thanks.
Thats what I am working on with the local honda dealer, but I need to get an idea from members that have expressed interest whether or not they are on board so I can get a number to order and then a price.
I posted those members that said 'I'm interested' but now I need a payment method and city and state.
PM me with your information so I can include it. Right now we have 9 responding out of 18 that are interested.
Again, if anyone sees someone on the list that they know, please contact them as I am trying to meet with the dealer tomorrow at the earliest.
Thanks.
