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[QUOTE="BadgerMan, post: 209979, member: 21176"]
I have never had a problem with the suspension action of a good conventional cartridge fork such as the ’99 KTM’s. I have noticed that you get more precise steering with an upside down fork. I could even tell the difference between my friend’s KTM (with the mammoth conventional units) and my YZF. It is personal preference (due to how and where I ride) but I have come to really like the steering feel of an upside down fork.

The SRC brace helped the XR that I rode take a step in the direction of an upside down front end by making the steering more precise and confidence inspiring. You are right in that it does not measurably affect suspension action.

Yeah Tex, it’s a shame that you have to lose your fork boots and butcher your front fender but I guess if it saves a crash or two it’s worth it. My old ‘86er is only used for dual sporting and chasing the youngin’s around but if I acquire another newer XR, the brace will be high on my list of add-ons.
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