Other Suspension & Handling
About Other Suspension & Handling
Chassis and tuning parts that do not belong to forks, shocks or springs are collected on this page. Listings include fork preload adjusters, fork braces, fork covers, cartridge emulators, swingarm bolts, mud flaps and a few conversion kits. Riders shop here for a targeted upgrade, a replacement for a lost fastener or cap, or protection for suspension parts.
Pick the part by the job. A fork preload adjuster replaces the fork cap with one that lets you change spring preload from outside, and is sized to the tube, for example 39 mm. A fork brace connects the two legs to reduce flex, so check clearance with the fender and tire. Emulator and valve kits change the damping in older forks, and tube diameter must match. Covers and mud flaps protect the lower fork legs or keep debris off parts. Replacement bolts and hardware must match the thread, length and strength of the original. Because this group is mixed, always compare the listing against your make, model and years.
Brands listed here include UFO, COLONY, COVINGTONS, JIMS and SDI. Pick your bike in the Ride Finder at the top of the page. For main suspension parts, see Fork Suspension & Parts, Shocks & Coil Overs, Suspension Springs and Suspension Bearings, Bushings & Seals, all part of Suspension & Handling.
FAQs on other motorcycle suspension parts
What does a fork brace do?
A fork brace ties the two fork legs together to reduce twisting under load. Check that it fits your tube diameter and that the front tire and fender still clear it, including when the fork is fully compressed.
What is a fork preload adjuster?
It replaces the fork cap with one that lets you adjust spring preload from the outside, so you can change ride height and sag without opening the fork. It must match the fork's tube diameter and thread.
What do fork emulators do?
Fork emulators are a damping upgrade used in some older damper-rod forks, changing how the oil flows and so how the fork responds. They must match the tube diameter, and the maker's instructions should be followed for installation.
How do I choose replacement swingarm or suspension bolts?
Match the thread size, length and strength grade of the original, and use the torque value in your service manual. Using a bolt of a different grade or length can loosen or fail, so pick a listing made for your model.
How do I narrow down parts in a mixed group like this?
Use your make, model and years, then search by the part name. Pick your machine in the Ride Finder to filter for parts made for it, and compare sizes and thread details in the listing with what is on your bike.
