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Post by eliminator on Aug 6, 2008 20:46:00 GMT
Just looking at the post on fitting progressive springs. I noticed that the forks protrude some way through the top yoke, mine are flush! Which is correct?  The side stand has always sat on the ground without making full foot contact, if the forks were further through the yoke, then the side stand would make beter contact with the ground. OK I've heard the theory about dropping the forks through the legs to improve the steering response, but I'm so crap I wouldn't notice this anyway. ;D I had a Honda CB-1 and this was set up the same when I bought it, dropping the forks felt no different to me. |
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Post by eliminator on Aug 7, 2008 8:04:46 GMT
Whatever advice i get, I will not be able to do anything about it, if it involves adjustment, as I'm off sick after a hernia operation. No bike riding for a fortnight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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Post by CD on Aug 7, 2008 8:52:35 GMT
My fork tops are flush and the bike leans rather a lot on the side stand. But it handles well, there are zero chicken strips on the tyres and nothing gets ground out on steep corners so I'm happy to leave it alone.
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Post by General Gman on Aug 7, 2008 13:09:50 GMT
Aye, if you raise the forks through the yokes you'll find the bike turns in quicker at the expense of high speed stability.
If you're happy the way it is, leave it.
BTW... I was back on me bike a week after a Hernia op...
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Post by CD on Aug 8, 2008 22:20:24 GMT
With the seat height on my Divvie - I'd want more than a 2 week's post hernia lay-off.
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Post by eliminator on Aug 9, 2008 15:44:40 GMT
I won't mention my BMW 1150GS then!
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Post by Ol' Greasy Dave on Apr 23, 2009 9:27:52 GMT
Why not experiment?
As mentioned the amount of protrusion will affect the handling.
Take a couple of tools with you & experiment with different heights whilst on the road.
When you're happy with it - measure the protrusion & you're right for next time.
I've done this with every bike I've owned & I look on it as "personalising" it.
I dare say nearly everone has adjusted levers, pedals etc to their own preference, why not the forks - a small fix but an important one.
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Post by eliminator on Apr 23, 2009 18:53:40 GMT
I dropped the forks on old Honda CB-1 400 by about 20mm, the difference was amazing. The sidestand was so much better to use, the bike didn't lean over so much.  That was the only difference I noticed, so I'll leave the Divvy alone. ;D |
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Post by teejayexc on Apr 23, 2009 18:58:58 GMT
About 10mm is the usual practice Trev, does make a difference to turn in, sharper, high speed stability- what's that? it's a D9 we're talking about  As for what it sits like on the sidestand by adjusting the forks? Carry a bit of wood to put it on  |
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Post by CD on Apr 23, 2009 19:20:50 GMT
I do the wood/stand thing, but it still tilts at a crazy angle and is quite some heave to get upright.  New steering bearings sorted the high speed weave. - I had no choice - failed the MOT, but well worth the effort. |
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Post by eliminator on Apr 27, 2009 17:44:21 GMT
 What ice hockey pucks are really meant for. ;D sticking under a GS sidestand. |
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Post by CD on Apr 28, 2009 21:33:37 GMT
Just needs a string so you don't have to leave it behind when you ride away. ;D
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Post by eliminator on Apr 29, 2009 17:44:59 GMT
the three holes were a clue, it's bolted on OK, so I failed to notice the smiley  |
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Post by CD on Apr 29, 2009 22:50:54 GMT
The D9 tucks up so tight it would probably melt on the exhaust.
Actually, the D9 is so ****ing heavy it really needs a side stand on both sides each with a little wheel.
Put politely - retractable undecarriage or stabilisers, but would save some bent bodywork/chrome
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That was the only difference I noticed, so I'll leave the Divvy alone. ;D
