[Q] Lowering the front end

 

I want to relocate my Thruxton's triple tree one inch
lower on the forks (ie, so that 1" of the forks would
project above the upper triple clamp).

Is this likely to have any adverse effects, especially
on handling?

TIA for any advice, SQ

 


It would make the handling quicker. Better to fiddle with
both the front and rear height at the same time so you
get the handling you like.

 


This will help the motorcycle turn into a corner quicker, while at the
same time making the steering feel slightly heavier.

One inch is quite a bit of change (I have actually done this rather
extreme mod on one motorcycle), and, you may find that the motorcycle
tends to "fall into" corners, necessitating pressure on the handlebars
in the direction of the turn to countersteer the chassis back to the
desired degree of lean.

 



As others say, slightly quicker steering. No bad thing, if your frame's
geometry is as I remember.

Slightly less ground clearance.

<Awaits Canuck flame>


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On Jul 7, 2:14 am, totallydeadmail...@yahoo.co.uk (The Older
Gentleman) wrote:

You should see the set-up required to make a Ducati 800SS (or 1000SS)
steer properly on the racetrack.  The adjustable ride-height Ohlins
rear shock is set to the tallest setting, raising the rear end of the
bike (static) about 3 inches over the stock shock at the factory
setting, and the fork tubes are raised almost 2.5 inches in the
triples.   Looks like a cat in heat, but at least it will turn.  Kind
of interesting what it makes the rear end do under braking for second
gear corners, too!