Originally Posted by SMR 510RR

I know what piece you are talking about, its fine. In my mind the chassis brace does help a bit with side to side flex as well...If the chassis twists the distance between the two mounting points gets longer therefor the chassis brace should help.

I was more worried about the top cover piece breaking when I cut mine, I cut both the top and bottom, but that would only really happen under front to back flex.