Installation Video - SuperBrace fork stabilizer

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Installation Video - SuperBrace fork stabilizer

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Here is the completed video I did for SuperBrace showing the installation on a Kawasaki Voyager. A big thank you to Mart656 for riding his bike to Dallas and letting me do the installation on his bike!

[video]http://youtu.be/7rLawIjCnP4[/video]
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Thanks Cruiseman! I moved this topic to the XII Tech Tips forum. By the way, I noticed you said a torque wrench was required for installation but you didn't use one in the video!

May I have your permission to post the video in the Tech Center on the AVA Website?
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....since Ron brought to question the accuracy of the use/non-use of a torque wrench..... another point before this video is widely distributed is that the 4 "bolts" holding the stock brace in place are
10 mm bolts,.... they are 8mm bolts that are REMOVED using a 10 mm socket or wrench,the size of the tool that turns a fastener is NOT the size of the fastener, just sayin :-(
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The Thanks goes to you Cruiseman. Great job shooting the video. Kinda ashamed my baby had them stinking grasshoppers splattered on her. I appreciate the installation of the superbrace. :thanks: I have not had the chance to ride the bike much since you installed it but I can tell you that I do notice a difference on the turn that I take to get into my driveway. I will give you an update as soon as I can ride a little more but the cold and work will keep me away from it for a few days. :cold:
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Did it matter if the Superbrace logo faced the front or rear of the bike when installing it?
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Does anyone have a good source for these Superbraces?
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superbrace.com
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Question / comment: I try to use blue lock tight on all bolts (just a little drop). Should you use it in this application? Second some where there is a post about crush washer, I was thinking they are located under this brace? If so how do you tell if they need to be replaced?
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http://www.abbikeboard.com/forum/viewto ... her#p25520

You can buy the inserts online at any Kaw dealer
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Talking about the Superbraces, there is an earlier solid version on Ebay at the moment..
Last minute pressy from the wife?.. then here you go.. Looks like its Carl's too

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-ZG1200 ... 14&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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