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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Hmmmmm....I might have to RIDE this thing...
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<blockquote data-quote="1660bob" data-source="post: 47692" data-attributes="member: 366"><p>Hi All. After years of work, I have suddenly realised I have what looks like a Vincent motorcycle in my workshop, with little work now to complete. </p><p></p><p>I have to consider the possibility of actually starting and riding it sometime not too far ahead.......</p><p></p><p>Thus my thoughts turn to the practicalities, and the Girdraulic front end. Fully re-furbished, I have at present the standard springs awaiting fitment.In view of all the horror stories of tank slappers etc.is this a good idea, or are there alternatives?</p><p></p><p> I have fitted the Kawasaki damper, and I am totally underwhelmed by its apparent ,er, effect. On its lowest setting, the damper appears to have no effect whatsoever on the steering. With the front wheel suspended, the bars just clatter from side to side as if its not fitted, and clicking the adjuster up to max provides only very modest resistance and the steering still falls under its own weight, from side to side, hitting the stops a little more sedately. I cannot see how this could have any influence over the steering at all, it just seems woefully ineffective. Am I missing something here? Damper is new, and although stored for some time, seems OK, no leaks etc.</p><p></p><p>Here`s a few pics, progress so far, damper set up, and me smugly showing off my home brewed throttle cable fittings. You may note that my Vincent workshop also has a minor secondary role as a kitchen!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1660bob, post: 47692, member: 366"] Hi All. After years of work, I have suddenly realised I have what looks like a Vincent motorcycle in my workshop, with little work now to complete. I have to consider the possibility of actually starting and riding it sometime not too far ahead....... Thus my thoughts turn to the practicalities, and the Girdraulic front end. Fully re-furbished, I have at present the standard springs awaiting fitment.In view of all the horror stories of tank slappers etc.is this a good idea, or are there alternatives? I have fitted the Kawasaki damper, and I am totally underwhelmed by its apparent ,er, effect. On its lowest setting, the damper appears to have no effect whatsoever on the steering. With the front wheel suspended, the bars just clatter from side to side as if its not fitted, and clicking the adjuster up to max provides only very modest resistance and the steering still falls under its own weight, from side to side, hitting the stops a little more sedately. I cannot see how this could have any influence over the steering at all, it just seems woefully ineffective. Am I missing something here? Damper is new, and although stored for some time, seems OK, no leaks etc. Here`s a few pics, progress so far, damper set up, and me smugly showing off my home brewed throttle cable fittings. You may note that my Vincent workshop also has a minor secondary role as a kitchen!! [/QUOTE]
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