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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Girdraulic vs girder - "B" vs "C" RFM - Handing issues
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 46284" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>Edmondo,</p><p></p><p>Yes, you can mix and match without creating a monster. I use a B RFM on the racer to get the shorter wheelbase. </p><p></p><p>In the post on Comet Suspension, which I am sure you remember, the was quite a discussion on why the stock Bramptons appear to work better than the stock Girdraulic. I think that with the use of the 14" spring or Rob Staley's springs, that the Girdraulic can be far superior. This is mostly due to ecellent damping being easily available for the Girdraulic while there is no hydraulic damping that is easily available for the Brampton. </p><p></p><p>Tim is correct, but for the Brampton I think you have to say "smooth bends." I have two friends that ride their B's several times a week and they have both complained to me separately in the las two weeks that they are really taking a beating due to rough roads. So, it depends a little on the conditions you are driving in.</p><p></p><p>I also think that it has been stated here that the Girdraulic is lighter in weight than the girder, but if the Grirdraulic is not sprung correctly it can feel quite wooden, so it is probably fair to say the handling of the Brampton is lighter.</p><p></p><p>Finally, many Brampton forks are corroding from the inside. I have crushed tubes on two forks with just my fingers. I do not think the fork as a unit will fail, but it is something to keep in mind when weighing the "pros" and "cons."</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 46284, member: 1177"] Edmondo, Yes, you can mix and match without creating a monster. I use a B RFM on the racer to get the shorter wheelbase. In the post on Comet Suspension, which I am sure you remember, the was quite a discussion on why the stock Bramptons appear to work better than the stock Girdraulic. I think that with the use of the 14" spring or Rob Staley's springs, that the Girdraulic can be far superior. This is mostly due to ecellent damping being easily available for the Girdraulic while there is no hydraulic damping that is easily available for the Brampton. Tim is correct, but for the Brampton I think you have to say "smooth bends." I have two friends that ride their B's several times a week and they have both complained to me separately in the las two weeks that they are really taking a beating due to rough roads. So, it depends a little on the conditions you are driving in. I also think that it has been stated here that the Girdraulic is lighter in weight than the girder, but if the Grirdraulic is not sprung correctly it can feel quite wooden, so it is probably fair to say the handling of the Brampton is lighter. Finally, many Brampton forks are corroding from the inside. I have crushed tubes on two forks with just my fingers. I do not think the fork as a unit will fail, but it is something to keep in mind when weighing the "pros" and "cons." David [/QUOTE]
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