Hawk Fork Brace Mod - Page 4

OneLeggedRider · 07-23-2019, 11:09 AM

Well I'm back to square one on the fork brace. Whites pulled the old bait and switch on me. They had sent me an order confirmation and then 4 days later told me the $25 brace was out of stock. But for an extra $35 more they would send me a chrome brace that was so narrow at the top it didn't look like it would stiffen anything other than their sales profit. I kindly declined.

**JerryHawk250** · 07-23-2019, 11:13 AM

Well that ain't worth a poop!

OneLeggedRider · 07-23-2019, 04:17 PM

They had 3 or 4 other options in the same price range as what I ordered so I don't understand why they didn't offer me one of them. So I just ordered their plain jane model which appears to be the strongest for $21. Guess we'll see what happens.

**JerryHawk250** · 07-23-2019, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OneLeggedRider

They had 3 or 4 other options in the same price range as what I ordered so I don't understand why they didn't offer me one of them. So I just now ordered their plane Jane model which appears to be the strongest for $21. Guess we'll see what happens.

I was thinking the same thing unless they don't have them in stock either. Who knows?

OneLeggedRider · 07-27-2019, 11:45 AM

Do not do business with White's Pit Stop. I got the same run around on the other plain brace for $21, out of stock but we'll offer you another one that's even more expensive than the one they offered me the first time. So I contacted them and none of the cheap braces are in stock that you see on their website, but they do stock the $60 and up braces.

Hell with that, I'll spend $70 for one on Amazon and not have to pay the $12 shipping for 1st class mail.

OneLeggedRider · 07-27-2019, 02:48 PM

On it's way.

newbie88 · 11-28-2019, 10:16 AM

Sorry to revive this old thread but would this one work as well?
https://www.amazon.com/YHMTIVTU-Motorcycle-Tracker-Harley-Chrome/dp/B07H1DCFL7/ref=sr_1_20?keywords=fork+brace&qid=1574953699&s=a utomotive&sr=1-20

AresROC · 11-29-2019, 08:34 PM

I had the black version and it didn't fit for me... The metal was just too thick and hard to bend properly.
I tried to tell the seller to make a version for the China bikes, but he says factory minimum is 1000 pieces...

newbie88 · 11-30-2019, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AresROC

I had the black version and it didn't fit for me... The metal was just too thick and hard to bend properly.
I tried to tell the seller to make a version for the China bikes, but he says factory minimum is 1000 pieces...

That's a shame. Thank you for the info though!

wally · 11-14-2021, 11:13 PM

Hey all, recently started taking my Hawk on the street and I was looking to add a fork brace.

All the links seem dead, what exact Harley was being used to find the things people linked from ebay ?

Motorcycle Front Fork Brace Tracker Narrow For Harley Sportster 883 1200 1988-17

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144121764322

is something like that going to work ?

elimark1 · 11-19-2021, 03:06 AM

I know this is an old thread, but i'd like to add something.

First, thanks so much for the great idea including part details.

Made it very easy.

I painted mine black to make it blend in with the tire more.

Also, if you raise the front wheel and loosen the axle nut, you can get the brace in and use slightly longer bolts to coax the brace in place enough to then sneak in the original bolts at the other bolt hole.

No need for ratchet straps or removing the front fender.

Looks great and bike feels more stable. Thanks for the idea!

wally · 11-23-2021, 04:09 PM

Would anyone who has bought one that worked recently mind sharing where they got it from?

I tried to order the one from WPS racing and the emailed me that it was out of stock and wouldn't be coming back...

65cabriolet · 11-24-2021, 09:10 AM

We need a popcorn smiley so I can sit back and watch this thread, I got too many fabrication jobs already to add another...

**JerryHawk250** · 11-24-2021, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wally

Would anyone who has bought one that worked recently mind sharing where they got it from?

I tried to order the one from WPS racing and the emailed me that it was out of stock and wouldn't be coming back...

Anyone of these will work. Check it they have any of those in stock. http://store.wpsracing.com/ulfobr.html

Here's a plain steel that you would have to paint.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/19384538077...wAAOSwkMpf~GBr

**JerryHawk250** · 11-24-2021, 09:24 AM

Place a bid on this one an you might get lucky.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14430206465...sAAOSwkyBhTdjH

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07-23-2019, 04:17 PM	#48
OneLeggedRider Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Stockport, Oh. Posts: 1,442	They had 3 or 4 other options in the same price range as what I ordered so I don't understand why they didn't offer me one of them. So I just ordered their plain jane model which appears to be the strongest for $21. Guess we'll see what happens. Last edited by OneLeggedRider; 10-30-2019 at 01:57 AM.
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07-27-2019, 02:48 PM	#51
OneLeggedRider Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Stockport, Oh. Posts: 1,442	On it's way. Last edited by OneLeggedRider; 10-30-2019 at 01:57 AM.
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11-29-2019, 08:34 PM	#53
AresROC Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 193	I had the black version and it didn't fit for me... The metal was just too thick and hard to bend properly. I tried to tell the seller to make a version for the China bikes, but he says factory minimum is 1000 pieces... __________________ BaShan BSR 250 DB-41H 2018 Red BS250GY-18D JFG Racing Exhaust . Adjustable Shock 320mm . Brozz Digital Gauge . Renthal Fat Bar . 428 17x46 Sprocket . Fender Eliminator . Wheel Truing . Fuel Tank Repair . Keihin PZ30 Main-115 Pilot-38 Needle-1Washer Fuel Mixture-1/2 BSR Chronicles - "Project leads to more projects!" Yamaha WR250R Suzuki GSX-R 600
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11-19-2021, 03:06 AM	#56
elimark1 Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 1	I know this is an old thread, but i'd like to add something. First, thanks so much for the great idea including part details. Made it very easy. I painted mine black to make it blend in with the tire more. Also, if you raise the front wheel and loosen the axle nut, you can get the brace in and use slightly longer bolts to coax the brace in place enough to then sneak in the original bolts at the other bolt hole. No need for ratchet straps or removing the front fender. Looks great and bike feels more stable. Thanks for the idea! __________________ The brooks brothers trailers
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07-23-2019, 11:09 AM	#46
OneLeggedRider Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Stockport, Oh. Posts: 1,442	Well I'm back to square one on the fork brace. Whites pulled the old bait and switch on me. They had sent me an order confirmation and then 4 days later told me the $25 brace was out of stock. But for an extra $35 more they would send me a chrome brace that was so narrow at the top it didn't look like it would stiffen anything other than their sales profit. I kindly declined.
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07-27-2019, 11:45 AM	#50
OneLeggedRider Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Stockport, Oh. Posts: 1,442	Do not do business with White's Pit Stop. I got the same run around on the other plain brace for $21, out of stock but we'll offer you another one that's even more expensive than the one they offered me the first time. So I contacted them and none of the cheap braces are in stock that you see on their website, but they do stock the $60 and up braces. Hell with that, I'll spend $70 for one on Amazon and not have to pay the $12 shipping for 1st class mail.
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11-28-2019, 10:16 AM	#52
newbie88 Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 17	Sorry to revive this old thread but would this one work as well? https://www.amazon.com/YHMTIVTU-Motorcycle-Tracker-Harley-Chrome/dp/B07H1DCFL7/ref=sr_1_20?keywords=fork+brace&qid=1574953699&s=a utomotive&sr=1-20
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11-14-2021, 11:13 PM	#55
wally Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 45	Hey all, recently started taking my Hawk on the street and I was looking to add a fork brace. All the links seem dead, what exact Harley was being used to find the things people linked from ebay ? Motorcycle Front Fork Brace Tracker Narrow For Harley Sportster 883 1200 1988-17 https://www.ebay.com/itm/144121764322 is something like that going to work ?
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11-23-2021, 04:09 PM	#57
wally Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 45	Would anyone who has bought one that worked recently mind sharing where they got it from? I tried to order the one from WPS racing and the emailed me that it was out of stock and wouldn't be coming back...
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11-24-2021, 09:10 AM	#58
65cabriolet Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Brighton CO Posts: 54	We need a popcorn smiley so I can sit back and watch this thread, I got too many fabrication jobs already to add another...
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11-24-2021, 09:24 AM	#60
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