J,
That is most unfortunate to hear. As long as the brace fits the diameter of the fork tubes, it should work though, correct? And am I correct in that the fork tubes are 37mm?
I'm pretty new to motorcycles, this only being my second summer owning one. Fairly unfamiliar with what can, and can't be done with them, especially a "Vintage" bike like the Ascot.
Master,
I'm unsure as to what you're trying to draw attention to in your picture.
Here's a pic of my bikes front end. I guess what I'm imagining is a brace/stabilizer between the triple tree and the lower fork brace.