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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Best input sought to update front and rear suspension ?
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 35394" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>Roy, </p><p></p><p>While I can agree with you in principle, as long as the steering head and swing arm bearings are tight, I think that the handling can be improved radically. The Vincent's greatest attribute is its strong handling (particularly with the single.) Few owners are ever in a position to experience this. So, I think it is a worthy endeavor for Steve.</p><p></p><p>Based on a dozen or so shock dyno tests there is no damper that comes close to the performance of the Thornton (Works Performance.) The closest I came on the front was the Koni which was only 300% stiffer on rebound than the Thornton. 300% puts it in the junk pile. Good damping means superior tire contact. Good tire contact benifits everyone.</p><p></p><p>The long springs can occaisionally cause bad behavior of the forks, including wobbles. I have found that the short springs have obviated the problem. No wobbles is also a good thing for everyone.</p><p></p><p>So, I would urge Steve to make the changes, whatever he decides, and the handling will most likely improve. How much it will improve is his choice.</p><p></p><p>As an interesting note, when I originally installed disc brakes in 1995, the stopping distances increased dramatically!</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 35394, member: 1177"] Roy, While I can agree with you in principle, as long as the steering head and swing arm bearings are tight, I think that the handling can be improved radically. The Vincent's greatest attribute is its strong handling (particularly with the single.) Few owners are ever in a position to experience this. So, I think it is a worthy endeavor for Steve. Based on a dozen or so shock dyno tests there is no damper that comes close to the performance of the Thornton (Works Performance.) The closest I came on the front was the Koni which was only 300% stiffer on rebound than the Thornton. 300% puts it in the junk pile. Good damping means superior tire contact. Good tire contact benifits everyone. The long springs can occaisionally cause bad behavior of the forks, including wobbles. I have found that the short springs have obviated the problem. No wobbles is also a good thing for everyone. So, I would urge Steve to make the changes, whatever he decides, and the handling will most likely improve. How much it will improve is his choice. As an interesting note, when I originally installed disc brakes in 1995, the stopping distances increased dramatically! David [/QUOTE]
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