The Deathgrip Forkbrace is designed to provide additional structural rigidity to the front forks and suspension. Under heavy load the forks may flex and reduce the solid feel and plant required for proper control of the motorcycle during high lean angle turns.
The Deathgrip Forkbrace is a product designed by Bill Jinks of the Owners Association. The cost of the Aircraft Grade T-6 Billet Aluminum Forkbrace depends on the model. Mine is polished non-anodized aluminum with a mirror finish. The price is $125. Other models are available clear anodized and in a black anodized finish. I also ordered the 'Squire Scales' Fork Protector Kit. This is $25 when ordered with this model of the Forkbrace and allows you to adapt the stock fork protectors for integration with the Forkbrace. Also available are the 'Dragon Scales' layered carbon fiber fork protectors designed to bolt right onto the Forkbrace.
Update: Bill is not currently accepting any orders.
Here are the components of the Forkbrace and Squire Scales Kit:
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To install the Forkbrace and the Squire Scales Fork Protector Kit:
Remove Stock Fork Protectors:
Fabricate Squire Scales Fork Protectors:
Mount Forkbrace:
Attach Fork Protectors:
Some Pictures of Finished Installation:
Last Updated: 02-19-2003
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