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  1. Cures for the Common Handling Woes

    ... height with preload (providing you have sag to spare). Forks bottom-out or chatter on the brakes Add preload to support the forks more. You could add compression too. Check you're using max fork travel ...

    rgo - 10/05/2024 - 04:17 - 0 comments

  2. Used Review: Honda Varadero

    ... the bike you want to buy has had the recall done. FORKS: A weak point. The forks are traditionally a little soft. The best bet is to get the wonderful ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - 10/05/2024 - 04:26 - 0 comments

  3. New Yamaha R6 revealed

    ... seems to divide opinion. New KYB adjustable upside-down forks have grown from 41mm to 43mm while an ‘R1-type’ radial front brake is ... throttle clutchless upshifts 43mm YZF-R1 type front forks with YZF-R6 specific settings 320mm diameter YZF-R1 type front ...

    Visordown - 10/05/2024 - 03:49 - 6 comments

  4. First ride: BMW R nineT Racer and R nineT Pure review

    ... with a premium price and some proper kit on it, like the forks and brakes from the S1000RR . If you’re the kind of person that ... over the standard R nineT – they both use conventional forks and a pair of Brembo four-pot calipers instead of the USD forks and ...

    Simon Greenacre - 10/05/2024 - 03:49 - 0 comments

  5. Harley reveals 2016 models

    ... tyre, new mag wheels and a massive front-end with new 49mm forks’ plus adjustable rear suspension. All Sportsters get new suspension ... and handling are further enhanced by new cartridge-style forks and new emulsion rear shock absorbers with progressive-rate springs and a ...

    Simon Greenacre - 10/05/2024 - 03:52 - 0 comments

  6. TDM 900 (2002 - present) review

    ... and compression damping then wind more spring into the front forks – you lose a bit of comfort but it does make the TDM a little more ... The brakes are spot-on, a bit too good for the front forks truth be told, really but do stop the TDM good and quick – again, ...

    Ben Cope - 19/09/2018 - 03:49 - 0 comments

  7. KTM new model launch - SMR 690

    ... subframe is made of high-strength aluminium profiles. FORKS Specially optimised for Supermoto, the 48-mm upside-down forks from WP with a central wheel axle clamp and a suspension travel of 210 mm ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - 10/05/2024 - 04:24 - 0 comments

  8. Used Test: Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom

    ... classic TL1000S motor in a decent chassis with super-soft forks and below-par brakes. It was a worthy challenger to Aprilia's more ... pegs and even exhaust shrouds. Only problem is... Forks Soft as a blind-man in a porn shop, these are the DL1000's Achilles' ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - 10/05/2024 - 04:26 - 0 comments

  9. VTR1000F Firestorm (1997 - 2006) review

    ... rising-rate Showa shock at the rear with Showa forks at the front. During initial tests it was soon obvious that neither ... around 110bhp at the rear wheel with Stage 1 mods. Forks They are too soft and have no compression damping. Different fork ... ones from a FireBlade. A set of ’96/’97 or even ’98 forks will work with ’Blade yokes, spindle and spacers. Fuel The ...

    Ben Cope - 19/09/2018 - 03:49 - 0 comments

  10. Rocker C FXCWC (2009 - present) review

    ... A Harley engine, a low seat, a stretched tank and raked-out forks ought to do it. Over the last decade Orange County Choppers have been sticking to this recipe; raking out the forks and raking in the cash. A hand-built custom from Orange County ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - 23/09/2019 - 09:35 - 0 comments

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