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BMW launches lowered suspension on new models
By Visordown News on 08/08/2008 17:42:06
Good news for shorter riders as BMW offers factory option on F800S, F800ST, R1200R, R1200RT, F650GS and top-selling R1200GS
BMW has become the first motorcycle manufacturer to launch a range of models that can be ordered with lowered suspension – to provide customers with lower seat height options. Feedback from female, novice and shorter riders confirmed
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Triumph revise the Tiger 1050
By Visordown News on 27/09/2011 09:10:42
New suspension, lower bars and different graphics
TRIUMPH have revised the Tiger 1050 with upgraded suspension, sportioer riding position and new graphics.The 2012 model-year bike features upgraded suspension consisting of redesigned internals and new damping characteristics front and rear, with a
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Something for the weekend, Sir?
By Visordown News on 10/08/2010 11:11:00
Harley unveil 2011 Ford F150 special edition
THIS IS THE 2011 Harley-Davidson special edition Ford F-150 pickup truck. The 6.2-litre V8 features 22-inch forged wheels, lowered suspension over the standard model and a decent smattering of Harley-Davidson logos. "The new 2011 Ford Harley
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Top 10 Supermotos
By Visordown on 24/08/2010 15:11:24
The wild childs of the motorcycle world, here is a countdown of the Top 10 lairy, fire breathing supermotos
Top 10 SupermotardsThe ratio of fun : price arguably goes towards supermotos, essentially an offroad bike with the knobblies replaced by road tyres and the suspension stiffened and lowered.Motards vary between the out and out lairy machines
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Advanced Riding Course: Bike Set-up
By Niall Mackenzie on 22/03/2010 16:29:01
Learn how to get the most out of your bike with set-up tips from Niall Mackenzie
I’m a simple man with simple logic so I’d like to start with tyres as, after all, they are what connect us to the tarmac. Think of it this way, you could be sitting on £5,000 worth of Öhlins suspension but if your tyre pressures are 10psi out you
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BMW's Big bikes for little people
By Michaela Irwin on 16/01/2009 16:11:48
BMW are now offering a large proportion of their bigger models with lowered saddles and shocks for those of a shorter stature. TWO sent a tiny person to investigate
the doors have remained shut because of my height. Or lack of it. But this being 2008, it seems rather archaic that biking should be the recluse of only taller people. And it seems that BMW agree with me.It’s always been possible to lower the suspension of a
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Motorcycle Suspension Tuning Setup
By Jon Urry on 14/10/2010 14:33:56
Motorcycle handling like a pogo stick with a broken spring? Don't know your prebound from your depression? You need to learn your bike's language and find out just what your suspension is trying to tell you
happening: Again, there's nothing to help support the compression of the fork spring so the bike sits lower at the front under load, putting weight forward and adversely affecting the handling.Click here for motorcycle suspension tuning page two.
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Yamaha FZ8 and Fazer 8 launch: First details emerge
By Visordown News on 19/04/2010 08:46:55
Jon Urry fires back his first thoughts on Yamaha's new 800cc duo
end."Chassis and swingarm identical to FZ1. Budget suspension: no adjustment on forks, spring preload only on rear shock. "New plastics with narrower tank and seat, so shorter riders can get legs closer together for lower feeling seat height. New bars
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Honda concept: 2010 Sabre 'Switchblade'
By Visordown News on 12/01/2011 10:46:38
Slick concept bikes based on the new VT1300 cruiser
is fully committed to precision and performance. Full Carbon fiber dress, racing 3 way adjustable suspension and a single sided swing arm with a 535 chain conversion optimize the single focus of this design, speed. Switchblade has a mass centralized
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Honda concept: Stateline 'Slammer'
By Visordown News on 12/01/2011 11:29:37
Slick concept bikes based on the new VT1300 cruiser
” Spec designed front wheel- Fully “Air ride adjustable” front & rear suspension 6” ride height to 2.25” lowered- Composite coated narrow track front rotor with 6 piston caliper- Nav/Multimedia Head unit with GPS speed display- 3 speaker including a 10
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