SV Racing Parts, SuperBrace for the DL650 and the DL1000

[SV Racing Parts]

:) Hi Everyone; As many of you already know from the Photo Contest giveaways, SV Racing Parts is the SuperBrace Dealer to go to for Stromtroopers and that I offer all Stromtroopers 10% discount, No Taxes regardless of where you live, and $10 Flat Rate Shipping with USPS Priority delivery to your door anywhere in the USA.

The SuperBrace for the DL650 and DL1000 retail at $163.95, I provide them to Stromtrooper members at $147.55 so with $10 Flat Rate USPS Priority shipping, your all in cost to your door is $157.55

International Stromtroopers, email me at b.layton@svracingparts.com and I will provide you with the best USPS rate to your door available, It is always realistic,

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The SuperBrace's are designed as a bolt on system, with a specific fit for your bike, and really work very well to tighten up your front forks and enhance your slow speed control, as well as your high speed control.

Link to SuperBrace simulation http://www.superbrace.com/simulation.html

I've tested the SuperBrace on my own DL650 Vstrom, and the DL1000 Vstrom, as well as my own SV650 Superbike. I've personally used this product on a variety of my own bikes for many years, starting with my behemoth Suzuki Cavalcade. The SuperBrace really tamed the big brute.

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They bolt on with no cutting or modifications required, and work very well to enhance rider control of the bike.

Reduces low and high speed wobbles. Improves stability in tight cornering.

Improves tire life and reduces cupping. Decreases sensitivity to rough road surfaces and rain grooves.

Each SuperBrace is designed and manufactured for each specific motorcycle.

Every SuperBrace is made of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum and machined to a tolerance of + or - .002 of an inch, with a polished finish.

Ten minute easy installation. Competition proven by world class racers.

The SuperBrace is Hard Anodized which means it is permanently hardened and colored black to match our bikes fenders and will not fade or discolor. :cool: Your bike stays looking sharp.

The hard anodizing also makes it harder and stronger than steel.

Email me at b.layton@svracingparts.com and I will be happy to help you out and look after getting your SuperBrace shipped to you right away,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[TravellingStrom]

Email sent

[mattyg]

Thanks for the quick shipping and good customer service. Matt.

[oldhway]

I bought one from Blair and service, ship time, and product were all awesome. I had replaced my stock tires with Tourance EXP's and wanted to tighten up the front end and get rid of the 40-50mph decel shimmy before i ruined the new tires. Absolutely did the trick.

Thanks Blair

[KimPower]

:) Hi Everyone; As many of you already know from the Photo Contest giveaways, SV Racing Parts is the SuperBrace Dealer to go to for Stromtroopers and that I offer all Stromtroopers 10% discount, No Taxes regardless of where you live, and $10 Flat Rate Shipping with USPS Priority delivery to your door anywhere in the USA.

The SuperBrace for the DL650 and DL1000 retail at $163.95, I provide them to Stromtrooper members at $147.55 so with $10 Flat Rate USPS Priority shipping, your all in cost to your door is $157.95

International Stromtroopers, email me at b.layton@svracingparts.com and I will provide you with the best USPS rate to your door available, It is always realistic,

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o85/sv-racing-parts/IMG_2020.jpg

The SuperBrace's are designed as a bolt on system, with a specific fit for your bike, and really work very well to tighten up your front forks and enhance your slow speed control, as well as your high speed control.

Link to SuperBrace simulation http://www.superbrace.com/simulation.html

I've tested the SuperBrace on my own DL650 Vstrom, and the DL1000 Vstrom, as well as my own SV650 Superbike. I've personally used this product on a variety of my own bikes for many years, starting with my behemoth Suzuki Cavalcade. The SuperBrace really tamed the big brute.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o85/sv-racing-parts/IMG_2020.jpg

They bolt on with no cutting or modifications required, and work very well to enhance rider control of the bike.

Reduces low and high speed wobbles. Improves stability in tight cornering.

Improves tire life and reduces cupping. Decreases sensitivity to rough road surfaces and rain grooves.

Each SuperBrace is designed and manufactured for each specific motorcycle.

Every SuperBrace is made of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum and machined to a tolerance of + or - .002 of an inch, with a polished finish.

Ten minute easy installation. Competition proven by world class racers.

The SuperBrace is Hard Anodized which means it is permanently hardened and colored black to match our bikes fenders and will not fade or discolor. :cool: Your bike stays looking sharp.

The hard anodizing also makes it harder and stronger than steel.

Email me at b.layton@svracingparts.com and I will be happy to help you out and look after getting your SuperBrace shipped to you right away,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

Hi Blair, I am still not sure what a superbrace actually does? My bike wobbles a bit at high speed, but so do most bikes I guess, specially if it's a bit windy (lots of that here in Greece). Would the superbrace make the bike more stable??

[SV Racing Parts]

Hi Blair, I am still not sure what a SuperBrace actually does? My bike wobbles a bit at high speed, but so do most bikes I guess, specially if it's a bit windy (lots of that here in Greece). Would the SuperBrace make the bike more stable??




:) Hi Kim, The SuperBrace is designed to remove the woes you refer to in your post as high speed wobbles, and making your bike planted and stable in winds and cross turbulence on the highway, including the turbulence caused by trucks on the road,

I am completely confident that you will be very happy with the improved ride and stability the SuperBrace provides,

Let me know whenever you are ready, I have them in stock and ready to ship globally,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[rjsurfer]

Blair,

Just received mine via USPS, great service.

Will install it tomorrow and come back with a report...

Thanks

Ron W.

[KimPower]

:) Hi Kim, The SuperBrace is designed to remove the woes you refer to in your post as high speed wobbles, and making your bike planted and stable in winds and cross turbulence on the highway, including the turbulence caused by trucks on the road,

I am completely confident that you will be very happy with the improved ride and stability the SuperBrace provides,

Let me know whenever you are ready, I have them in stock and ready to ship globally,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair


As always there with a quick reply. I will order one after I received my risers. In the meantime - be safe. Kim :D

[PhotoBiker]

Kind of a late post here. I went to the link you provided above and am very interested. However, I have an '02 DL1000 and on that site the 2002 isn't listed (starts at 2003). Am I SOL?

[silverstrom]

I ordered my SuperBrace last week and received it a few days later. Great looking product and top-notch service.

SS

[SV Racing Parts]

Kind of a late post here. I went to the link you provided above and am very interested. However, I have an '02 DL1000 and on that site the 2002 isn't listed (starts at 2003). Am I SOL?


:) Hi, Thanks for the support, I appreciate it, I have the SuperBrace you are looking for in stock and ready to ship to you right away,

Email me directly at b.layton@svracingparts.com and I will send you back a PayPal invoice and get your SuperBrace Shipped out to you right away,

The site should read, 2002 - 2008 for the model years,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[mattyg]

Kind of a late post here. I went to the link you provided above and am very interested. However, I have an '02 DL1000 and on that site the 2002 isn't listed (starts at 2003). Am I SOL?

I have an '02 as well and it fits just fine.

[Chuck0334]

Hello I have a o2 Vstrom1000. Do you have to do any thing-like remove the front fender or brake lines?? What do you have to do to install you brace?? Thanks for your time- Chuck

[mattyg]

Hello I have a o2 Vstrom1000. Do you have to do any thing-like remove the front fender or brake lines?? What do you have to do to install you brace?? Thanks for your time- Chuck

You don't have to remove anything. All you have to do is loosen a couple of bolts on the base of the fork. Then clamp the brace around the fork right above the boots and tighten the allen bolts on the brace & re-tighten the fork bolts. It literally took me 10 minutes to install it & I put loctite on the brace bolts so they wouldn't vibrate out.

It looks nice & it helps with steering performance. What else could you want? I guess if it was free that would be better. ;) Oh yeah & Blair (SV Racing Parts) ships quickly too.

[TFauch]

E-mail sent for mine.:D

Tim

[pacsman]

payment sent for mine

[SV Racing Parts]

payment sent for mine



:) Hi Everyone, I just lost about 15 messages from my in-box,

Anyone who did not receive a reply from me tonight about their SuperBrace, and who emailed me requesting either a PayPal invoice, or information on how to order, or pricing.

Please resend your email to me,

This does not apply to PM, so do not resend PM messages,

Email me at b.layton@svracingparts.com Please,

Thanks, and best regards,
Blair

[pavemike]

Alright I'm sold.....email sent.

[marble townsman]

If anyone is thinking about putting a SuperBrace on their bike, just do it! I was skeptical, but as soon as I was done with the quick (10min) install, I couldn't believe the difference in how the bike handled in corners and how the wobble went away. Probably the best farkle for me to date.

[SV Racing Parts]

If anyone is thinking about putting a SuperBrace on their bike, just do it! I was skeptical, but as soon as I was done with the quick (10min) install, I couldn't believe the difference in how the bike handled in corners and how the wobble went away. Probably the best farkle for me to date.



:) Thanks for the good word, and the heads up for all those who wonder if really works, and is it worth the investment.

I can honestly say that I have never had anyone install one on their bike, ride it, and not say that they loved it,

I am here and ready to help out any and all of the Stromtrooper members with the discounted, SV Racing Parts, price and shipping to your door,

Email me directly at b.layton@svracingparts.com and I will help you out and look after you right away,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[ThinkingOfOne]

what a difference this makes.now i can flick my vee the way i want to,and the service was great.put it on your "must buy" list

[mtb1bkr]

Blair,
Do you have a brace out for the 09 Wee's yet or do you know if the previous model will fit?

Thanks,
Bill
US Marine 13 years and counting!!!

[SV Racing Parts]

Blair,
Do you have a brace out for the 09 Wee's yet or do you know if the previous model will fit?

Thanks,
Bill
US Marine 13 years and counting!!!


:) Hi, The SuperBrace fits all the Wee model years including the 2009.

If you would like one, go ahead and order from me now,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[drfood]

Haven't installed my SuperBrace on my 05 Vee. But I want to give Blair kudos for AMAZING customer service and speed. I ordered it Friday and it was in Houston on Monday. Easiest on-line transaction I have ever completed.

I'm giving Blair 1st shot at my business if he happens to carry an item I am looking for.

Thanks Blair. Great Job!

[Thor Hiney]

Email sent.

[Lesman]

Ordered my superbrace today. I'm in.




Les

[Var]

I ordered a superbrace from Blair last month. All my emails were answered within 2 minutes. The product came as promised and on time. I'm very happy with the customer service from SV racing parts.

The brace install was super easy. No modification required on my bike. The forks definitely feel a lot stiffer. There is less pushback from the handlerbars. Also, before the superbrace the bike used to wobble back and forth on the triangulated part of my cupped tire ..Now the forks are stiff enough to where i can hold it right on that edge. It feels sorta weird, but i have to replace my tire anyways. The bike holds a line better in corners and is less nervous at higher speeds and against crosswinds. I'm very happy with the product and will do business with Blair again. Thanks :)

[Darryl]

I bought one from Blair, was shipped quickly to Canada and the brace was of excellent quaility and finish. It took me longer to find the allen wrench to tighten to machine bolts than it did to put it on the bike!

[oohjk]

Got mine last night. Install was the easiest I've ever done. I didn't believe I would be able to tell the difference only having the wee for about two weeks. But man what a difference. I have a few curves on the way to work and it rode like it was on rails.

[Xsailor]

Just a quick note. I've had my wee for about 2 months now. Saw this thread yesterday and emailed Blair to see if the discount still applied. Like most say, he replied almost immediatly and said that it was. Went ahead and ordered it. So nice to have someone like Blair to deal with. Thanks.

[ncdl1000]

Ordered today. Hope it works!

[ryno]

Ordered my superbrace today. Thanks for the superb service Blair!

[BubbaGee]

Just installed my Superbrace this weekend and it has been the simpliest of improvements to the bike to date. Having a centerstand does simplify the install.

[Marty Moose]

I just got mine on this week and love it. Now if you could make a brace for me I'd be set. Thanks a lot for staying on top of it Blair and your very prompt response. I got it several days sooner than I figured I would.

[12bar]

I ordered one for my bike and one for my wifes yesterday. If the product is half as good as the customer service it will be amazing. Blair has been absolutley fantastic to do business with. He even offered to set one aside for me until I was ready to buy, who else is going to do something like that for a total stranger? I can't recommend him highly enough.

[saxfreak71]

What people say about W. Blair and his customer service is definitely true. He was a pleasure to do business with and even was willing to comply with some special circumstances I had. I highly recommend service with his company and looking forward to receiving my brace in a couple of days!

[saxfreak71]

For all of us non-mechanics/handymen! (See Pics below of finished product)

Well, my brace came, earlier than expected! Since I couldn't find any pics or "Super Brace for Dummies" install instructions on our great website I thought I'd just chime in on my experience.

It really is simple. Since I did not want to force anything into place, I emailed Blair, who promptly told me to call him so that he could make sure I, first of all, received the correct part, and second of all was doing things correctly (great service)!

Not knowing what the heck a pinch bolt was (no pics on Stromtrooper for the Wee), or what it did, I first asked Blair about this. After explaining to me that on the DL650 it was a single 12mm hext bolt at the bottom of the right fork, I easily loosened it before installing the brace.

He then explained to me that the Super Brace was engineered so that the beveled lip on the Super Brace sat directly on top of the beveled lip on the fork seal. With a little push the front of the brace sat easily where it was supposed to.

I then put on the rear of the brace and secured it with the 8mm allen bolts provided (Also used the Blue threadlock gel). Blair's next instructions were to pull in the hand brake and push down on the handle bars 2 or 3 times.

Lastly, tighten the pinch bolt back up and it's good to go! The whole process takes 10-15 mins. Can't wait to take it on our 650 mile single day trip through upper Northern California this weekend!

DL650 Pinch Bolt
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Right Side of Fork
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Left Side of Fork
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Front of Fork Brace
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[SV Racing Parts]

:) Hi Danny, Great work, and really good photos,

That will really help all those who come behind you and wonder about the same things,

Let me know whenever I can be of any help to you for any thing,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[Jim Stamper]

I ordered my Superbrace on a Thursday and it was delivered the following Monday - great service and the best price I could find. Blair kept me updated at every step of the process.

Thanks Blair!

[dm50]

I live in Vancouver, Canada. I asked Blair to send me the superbrace Friday afternoon at 2 pm and I found it waiting for me When I got home from work Tuesday. I always worry about shipments getting held up but this sailed right through.

Thanks Blair

DM
650K9 - Black
Suzuki CenterStand, Hand guards, Oxford Heated Grips and now the Superbrace

[johnnyk]

Ordered my SuperBrace from Blair a few weeks ago for my '05 650 and just wanted to comment on his great customer service. He responded to my e-mails promptly, great communication, shipping the item was fast and the brace looks great. I have yet to install it, due to having to clean up after the ice storm we had here back in Dec., but hope to get it done today. Looking forward to the improved stability and handling.
SF71 - great pics...this will definitely help with install.Thx

[saxfreak71]

Ordered my SuperBrace from Blair a few weeks ago for my '05 650 and just wanted to comment on his great customer service. He responded to my e-mails promptly, great communication, shipping the item was fast and the brace looks great. I have yet to install it, due to having to clean up after the ice storm we had here back in Dec., but hope to get it done today. Looking forward to the improved stability and handling.
SF71 - great pics...this will definitely help with install.Thx

No problem, glad I could help!

[Hammer_und_Strom]

Good price, great workmanship, super easy install. Excellent customer service.

So far I notice a significant improvement in front end stiffness. More solid feeling.

[bluegrss]

Email sent.:D

[bluegrss]

Ordered mine July 2, and even though a major holiday weekend, it arrived July6. Good quality, 10 min instalation, and probably the best investment I had made so far. Thanks Blair for the great service!:D

[Strom Force]

Email sent...

[SV Racing Parts]

:) Hi Everyone, I just wanted to let everyone know that SV Racing Parts, SuperBrace for the DL650 and the DL1000 Special Price of $147.55, with Free Shipping to your door, anywhere in the USA, is still available,

SuperBrace just sent me their current DL650 production run, and the DL1000 SuperBrace run as well, so that we can continue the offer for this last run.

Email me directly at b.layton@svracingparts.com and I will PayPal invoice you for $147.55 including Free Shipping,

Let me know whenever you are ready, and I will get you looked after right away,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[Mapsmear]

Wow! Talk about customer service. I ordered mine just three days ago and it arrived this morning! Ten minute install and what a difference. I was only able to get about 38 miles on it today but it feels like I have a new bike. Perhaps the best farkle money spent so far. I highly recommend this item.:D

[Johnny1949]

Blair Some how I can't find the e mail on the pricing on the GeN Mar up and back's. Would you send it to this site. Thanks Johnny:D:D:)

[jayhawknavy02]

For those who have installed the brace, do you need to remove the front fairing to install it and is there a required tension on the 12mm pinch bolt?

For myself, what is the purpose of loosening the pinch bolt before installing the brace? Is this to ensure alignment of the forks before installing the brace?

Cheers,
JayhawkNavy02

[greywolf]

For those who have installed the brace, do you need to remove the front fairing to install it and is there a required tension on the 12mm pinch bolt?No. 16.5lb-ft

Is this to ensure alignment of the forks before installing the brace?Yes.

[SV Racing Parts]

For those who have installed the brace, do you need to remove the front fairing to install it and is there a required tension on the 12mm pinch bolt?

For myself, what is the purpose of loosening the pinch bolt before installing the brace? Is this to ensure alignment of the forks before installing the brace?

Cheers,
JayhawkNavy02


:) Hi, you do not need to remove anything to install the SuperBrace,

I get the bike up level, either a rear stand, a center stand, or someone to sit on it and hold it up straight makes it very simple,

I loosen the pinch bolt one or two turns, and loosen the axle one or two rotations at the maximum to release any tension on the forks before your installing the SuperBrace,

I then line up the lip on the SuperBrace, and use a little blue loctite on the socket head bolts on the SuperBrace, and tighten them up good and snug and leave them at that.

I then tighten up the axle good and snug, hop on the bike, pump the front end while holding the brake on a couple of times to make sure everything is re-centered on the axle and rotors, and tighten up the pinch bolt good and snug.

Resist the urge to go Gorilla on tightening the bolts, Good and Tight will do it nicely,

The purpose of the pinch bolt is to keep the axle from backing out, it is not going anywhere if it is tightened good and snug.

All this should take you about 15 - 20 minutes,

Email me directly at b.layton@svracingparts.com if you have any trouble,

BTW: Everyone interested, I still have the SuperBrace for the DL650 and DL1000 at Stromtrooper Special Offer Pricing at $147.55 Shipped Free, anywhere in the USA.

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[jayhawknavy02]

What do you mean by linining up the lip on the SuperBrace?

Also, is there a recommended tension on the axle?


Appreciate the additional information!

Cheers,
JayhawkNavy02

[SV Racing Parts]

:)What do you mean by linining up the lip on the SuperBrace?

Also, is there a recommended tension on the axle?


Appreciate the additional information! Cheers, JayhawkNavy02


:) Hi, check the top area of the SuperBrace, there is a slight lip there to help you line up the SuperBrace on your forks by the fork seal and dust covers,

There is in the shop manual, and if you just good and tight, and resist the urge to use a lever to get that extra Umph tight turn in you will be just fine.

Tight is tight and that is good, the pinch bolt will prevent any chance of your axle backing off or coming loose.

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[jayhawknavy02]

Got my brace today, pulled the DL650 instruction book out before trying to install the brace tommorow. On page 7-38 it states, "A special tool is necessary to loosen the shaft. The special tool is available at Suzuki dealer" From looking at the diagram it looks like the tool is used to both loosen and "draw" out the axle after rotating it counterclockwise.

Do I need to purchase this tool to loosen the axle as mentioned above?

Cheers,
JayhawkNavy02

[ADVBilly]

Got mine yesterday and installed them in about 5 minutes. Love it!!

Thanks
Billy

[SV Racing Parts]

Hi, I believe the special tool that is being referred to is the 12mm Hex head to loosen the axle bolt.

It does not have to be purchased from Suzuki, it can be had at the tool supply store,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[jayhawknavy02]

Awesome,

All done, the Superbrace is amazing, holy cow, like others have said, its the part you need without knowing that you need it until after you have it. WOW

SV Racing customer service is top notch, shipping is super fast and you're helping the little guy - I'll be buying again!

If you don't have one, get one, it really tightens up the front end.

[SV Racing Parts]

:thumbup: Thank you for the kudos I appreciate it.

I just received a bulk order from SuperBrace of both the DL650 and the DL1000 SuperBrace, so I can continue to offer the discounted price of $147.55 with Free Shipping to your door, anywhere in the USA on the SuperBrace for Stromtroopers,

These really are a great product, with superb fit and finish, that is made to last.

Let me know whenever you are ready, Email me directly at b.layton@svracingparts.com and I will get you looked after right away,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[musclefixer]

PM sent.
As those who have already expressed the difference a fork brace makes, I have bought one for every bike I have owned. If you don't have USD forks, then YOU NEED ONE!
That is unless you ride like a granny, and not off road either.
If that is you, save your money. If you are one of those who travel faster than the speed limit occasionally, go off road once in a while, or just like the planted feel a good handling bike has, well then, get to ordering!:thumbup:

[bogfro]

Just wanted to leave some great feedback about Blair. I bought a fork brace from him....he responded to all emails almost immediately, and I got the brace in just a couple days! Great job Blair! :thumbup:

[dma251]

Anyone know if there is any clearance issues with the superbrace for those folks like me running the TKC80 tires and a high KTM-styler fender?

[bwringer]

Anyone know if there is any clearance issues with the superbrace for those folks like me running the TKC80 tires and a high KTM-styler fender?

It looks like the brace would strike the bottom of the fender when the suspension compresses.

[SV Racing Parts]

:thumbup: Hi Members are running the high fender and the SuperBrace with no issues,

I have them in stock and ready ship at the Stromtrooper Discounted price of $147.55 Shipped Free to your door, anywhere in the USA,

Email me directly at b.layton@svracingparts.com

I purchased one of the brackets for the high mount fender myself,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[SV Racing Parts]

:thumbup: Hi Everyone, I am receiving more Emails from Stromtroopers wanting to confirm that I am still able to provide the superb SuperBrace for the DL650 and the DL1000 for the Discounted $147.55 price With Free Shipping to your door anywhere in the USA prices.

I have what looks like the last of them at this price in stock and ready ship at the Stromtrooper Discounted price of $147.55 Shipped Free to your door, anywhere in the USA,

There are DL650 and DL1000 left at this time at that price,

Email me directly at b.layton@svracingparts.com

Let me know whenever you are ready, I will PayPal you for the parts you want, and get you looked after right away,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair

[SV Racing Parts]

:thumbup: Hi Everyone, I am receiving more Emails from Stromtroopers wanting to confirm that I am still able to provide the superb SuperBrace for the DL650 and the DL1000 for the Discounted $147.55 price With Free Shipping to your door anywhere in the USA prices. This is our Stromtrooper Discounted Price.

SuperBrace is the Original Patented Product.

When it comes to Fit, Finish, Longevity, Quality Control and Permanent Finish, the SuperBrace is the best you can get. The Black Hard Anodized Finish retains its look and will not fade,

I have what looks like the last of them at this price in stock and ready ship at the Stromtrooper Discounted price of $147.55, Shipped Free to your door, anywhere in the USA,

There are DL650 and DL1000 left at this time at the Stromtrooper price,

Email me directly at b.layton@svracingparts.com

Let me know whenever you are ready, I will PayPal you for the parts you want, and get you looked after right away,

Enjoy the ride, and best regards,
Blair