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Where did the Parts Go that I dropped into the Cowl?
Can I raise the fork tubes to lower the front end and use a fork brace?
If you don't exceed 10 mm, yes. without any reservations.
On pre-2012 DL650 I suggest reading this thread.
On pre-2012 DL650 I suggest reading this thread.
How does a fork brace work?
The more rigid and parallel fork legs are the better they work.
Have you ever dropped a dirt bike and "tweaked" the front wheel to one side? If not, just imagine a giant picking up the forks and twisting the handlebars one way and the tire the other. The reason that can happen is because of the way the forks are held. In the triple tree at the top and all the way down at the axle on the other.
The V-Strom has long legs. The longer the distance between where the forks are held the easier it is to twist them. These twisting forces are present all the time when riding. Unless something bad like a wreck happens the forces are much too small to cause the forks to "tweak." However, because of this less than rigid hold the tire isn't tracking perfectly with the handlebar movement or position. It's ever so slightly turning side to side as it hits little bumps and while turning.
The legs are also flexing in and out ever so slightly. These forces are trying to tip the feel toward vagueness or a less than crisp feeling while cornering, and a tendency to wonder from a straight line.
A fork brace adds a fourth clamp midway between the triple tree and the front axle. This extra clamp right in the middle of the fork stiffens the setup considerably. Down at the bottom the tire in contact with the road isn't squirming quite so much. This improves both straight line and cornering performance. The effect is particularly noticeable when encountering tar snakes, uneven pavement, and side winds, etc. Basically anything that would have tended to test the rigidity of the forks. The vagueness is gone now replaced with a feeling of being more precise and steady.
The evil effect of side winds on a V-Strom are virtually eliminated by a fork brace. That alone makes it worthwhile for many.
The difference is not subtle. You will notice it very early on your first ride with the brace installed. Ours comes with a happiness guarantee.
Have you ever dropped a dirt bike and "tweaked" the front wheel to one side? If not, just imagine a giant picking up the forks and twisting the handlebars one way and the tire the other. The reason that can happen is because of the way the forks are held. In the triple tree at the top and all the way down at the axle on the other.
The V-Strom has long legs. The longer the distance between where the forks are held the easier it is to twist them. These twisting forces are present all the time when riding. Unless something bad like a wreck happens the forces are much too small to cause the forks to "tweak." However, because of this less than rigid hold the tire isn't tracking perfectly with the handlebar movement or position. It's ever so slightly turning side to side as it hits little bumps and while turning.
The legs are also flexing in and out ever so slightly. These forces are trying to tip the feel toward vagueness or a less than crisp feeling while cornering, and a tendency to wonder from a straight line.
A fork brace adds a fourth clamp midway between the triple tree and the front axle. This extra clamp right in the middle of the fork stiffens the setup considerably. Down at the bottom the tire in contact with the road isn't squirming quite so much. This improves both straight line and cornering performance. The effect is particularly noticeable when encountering tar snakes, uneven pavement, and side winds, etc. Basically anything that would have tended to test the rigidity of the forks. The vagueness is gone now replaced with a feeling of being more precise and steady.
The evil effect of side winds on a V-Strom are virtually eliminated by a fork brace. That alone makes it worthwhile for many.
The difference is not subtle. You will notice it very early on your first ride with the brace installed. Ours comes with a happiness guarantee.