Posted by Rob Kleinschmidt on July 7, 2010, 12:10 pm
> 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
One other thought.
If you have a centerstand, lowering either end of the
bike will make it a real backbreaker to put on the
centerstand. Plan on hacking up the stand if you want
to use it.
Posted by Mark Olson on July 7, 2010, 2:05 pm
Rob Kleinschmidt wrote:
>> 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
>
> One other thought.
>
> If you have a centerstand, lowering either end of the
> bike will make it a real backbreaker to put on the
> centerstand. Plan on hacking up the stand if you want
> to use it.
Yes!
I have a Suzuki Bandit 400, only about 400 lbs, that some pervious owner
decided to lower. Despite its light weight, it is almost as hard to get
on the centerstand as my FJR. Also, the side stand is now too long and
if you're not careful, the bike is dangerously close to vertical and
tipping over in the slightest gust of wind, or if you park facing the
wrong way on a slope. So the side stand will have to be cut & welded,
too.
Posted by Robert Bolton on July 10, 2010, 3:26 am
On Wed, 7 Jul 2010 09:10:59 -0700 (PDT), Rob Kleinschmidt
>> 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
>One other thought.
>If you have a centerstand, lowering either end of the
>bike will make it a real backbreaker to put on the
>centerstand. Plan on hacking up the stand if you want
>to use it.
I used to carry a small piece of 2x4, upon which I'd roll the rear
wheel of my Concours before attempting to get that thing onto its
stand. Worked wonders.
Robert
Posted by Beav on July 7, 2010, 3:33 pm
> 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?
"Any"????
Fuck me.
No.
None at all.
And it won't affect the rake or the trail in a negative way either.
--
Beav
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> 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