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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Girdraulic Springs
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<blockquote data-quote="Old Bill" data-source="post: 103351" data-attributes="member: 1683"><p>Big Sid used to set up girdraulics using two outer C springs and one inner. Rider sits on bike and observes lower link; aim as david says is to get the link parallel with the pavement. To adjust add spacers such as old coins ( not ideal but once the desired ride height is achieved a spacer of a suitable material can be made) to the one spring case, should produce a good compliant front suspension. Another tip passed on re brakes; when applying brakes apply rear first, then front firmly, front suspension will compress and front brake becomes very effective; ie ploughs the road up, as the man said, try it!! Please note, this is all with standard set up except for the spring spacer. No doubt others will have different views, each to there own.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Old Bill, post: 103351, member: 1683"] Big Sid used to set up girdraulics using two outer C springs and one inner. Rider sits on bike and observes lower link; aim as david says is to get the link parallel with the pavement. To adjust add spacers such as old coins ( not ideal but once the desired ride height is achieved a spacer of a suitable material can be made) to the one spring case, should produce a good compliant front suspension. Another tip passed on re brakes; when applying brakes apply rear first, then front firmly, front suspension will compress and front brake becomes very effective; ie ploughs the road up, as the man said, try it!! Please note, this is all with standard set up except for the spring spacer. No doubt others will have different views, each to there own. [/QUOTE]
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