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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Comet Rear Suspension
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<blockquote data-quote="Howard" data-source="post: 42229" data-attributes="member: 271"><p>Following the long running, on-going thread on front suspension, how about ideas on rear suspension.</p><p></p><p>My Comet is fine on smooth bends, but bordering on dangerous on bumpy bends. I should point out at this point it has a 90/90 19" rear tyre, which I will replace asap, because it seems much too small.</p><p></p><p>I've only just bought it, so I'm still finding the good and bad bits. I want to make it a rider's bike, but keep it looking standard and keep the engine characteristics of a 1950 Comet, but not to the detriment of rider safety/pleasure, so I've converted to 12 volt and indicators, it's got a B-TH, I'll fit modern tyres and brake linings and a steering damper.</p><p></p><p>I know of AVO, Koni Thornton etc, but I like the idea of keeping the Vincent dampers and I can modify them myself if that's the route to take.</p><p></p><p>So......... all sugestions gladly accepted, can a Vin damper be made acceptable, or is it essential to change to A N Other?</p><p></p><p>H</p><p></p><p>ps Urgent responses required - following winter I'm running out of smooth roads!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Howard, post: 42229, member: 271"] Following the long running, on-going thread on front suspension, how about ideas on rear suspension. My Comet is fine on smooth bends, but bordering on dangerous on bumpy bends. I should point out at this point it has a 90/90 19" rear tyre, which I will replace asap, because it seems much too small. I've only just bought it, so I'm still finding the good and bad bits. I want to make it a rider's bike, but keep it looking standard and keep the engine characteristics of a 1950 Comet, but not to the detriment of rider safety/pleasure, so I've converted to 12 volt and indicators, it's got a B-TH, I'll fit modern tyres and brake linings and a steering damper. I know of AVO, Koni Thornton etc, but I like the idea of keeping the Vincent dampers and I can modify them myself if that's the route to take. So......... all sugestions gladly accepted, can a Vin damper be made acceptable, or is it essential to change to A N Other? H ps Urgent responses required - following winter I'm running out of smooth roads!! [/QUOTE]
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