there's an interesting side-step emerging here and, although everything is connected I do wish to keep it to the brakes for now.
just a note before moving onto the brakes:
got some info on the steering head from outside the forum (from a VOC member, don't panic) and it shows 2 graphs of the front axle movement in stock config and modified.
took some triple reading to understand what is said but the graph actually speaks for itself. indeed the front moves vertically in a lens-like curve where the "average" axle postion is along the vertical.
with the mod, the lens-like curve is inclined and the average axle position is along an incline approx 30-40 degrees. someone called it "telescopic forks behaviour"? it does show similarities to that yes, I agree.
with the altered movement: does the mudguard stay wel clear from the head and magneto cowl at full upward travel?
heard of the term trail but never got me head around it. havent had a tank slapper either but have noticed mentioned above on my first ride on this machine when going over bumps and braking (read as: added resistance to engine braking) there is hardly any front-end dive. and yes the forks can move freely up and down, and a lot more after slightly easing off the lower damper bolted connection and of course greasgun then lot.
I've had my racing days on old Ducati's (albeit with disc brakes) with the odd frame flexing and highsider, all on TT Assen, and not keen on riding the same level with this machine so I don't expect to get slappers and such for now (ride like an old lady at the moment on my 1959 Ducati 175 bevel single). it is worth considering the changeover to the mod and damper bit, its just Id have to find reconciliation between keeping it original and modded for modern day riding.
not a VOC member so much of this info already on this forum is behind closed doors for me. do appreciate all the hints and info provided so far!
on with the brakes then?
just a note before moving onto the brakes:
got some info on the steering head from outside the forum (from a VOC member, don't panic) and it shows 2 graphs of the front axle movement in stock config and modified.
took some triple reading to understand what is said but the graph actually speaks for itself. indeed the front moves vertically in a lens-like curve where the "average" axle postion is along the vertical.
with the mod, the lens-like curve is inclined and the average axle position is along an incline approx 30-40 degrees. someone called it "telescopic forks behaviour"? it does show similarities to that yes, I agree.
with the altered movement: does the mudguard stay wel clear from the head and magneto cowl at full upward travel?
heard of the term trail but never got me head around it. havent had a tank slapper either but have noticed mentioned above on my first ride on this machine when going over bumps and braking (read as: added resistance to engine braking) there is hardly any front-end dive. and yes the forks can move freely up and down, and a lot more after slightly easing off the lower damper bolted connection and of course greasgun then lot.
I've had my racing days on old Ducati's (albeit with disc brakes) with the odd frame flexing and highsider, all on TT Assen, and not keen on riding the same level with this machine so I don't expect to get slappers and such for now (ride like an old lady at the moment on my 1959 Ducati 175 bevel single). it is worth considering the changeover to the mod and damper bit, its just Id have to find reconciliation between keeping it original and modded for modern day riding.
not a VOC member so much of this info already on this forum is behind closed doors for me. do appreciate all the hints and info provided so far!
on with the brakes then?