I purchased and Aliexpress fork brace...narrow generic...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004634277485.html
With the hope it could be adapted to fit my XL185 front suspension.
It arrived today so went about making the adaptions.
cut here...weld there...drill holes and bend in areas to fit...
Happy with the result.
yes more added weight but in theory better safety/handling