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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Modified Steering Stem
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<blockquote data-quote="Martyn Goodwin" data-source="post: 137907" data-attributes="member: 2433"><p>With my Comet fitted with the 'new' steering head I run a 19" front and 18" rear and the new Michelin Sport Classic Tyres, 34 psi rear and 30 psi front. Thornton on the front with standard spring boxes and a thornton coil over but without the coil and standard spring boxes at the rear.</p><p></p><p>As Greg has commented, handling and braking under all conditions is a massive improvement over the standard setup and a bit like he commented - in the twisties when touring I can easily 'out ride' , aka leave behind, folk on modern so called sports bikes - they only go faster because of the power difference when there is a straight!</p><p></p><p>But having said that the major factor is vastly improved ride safety and a serious improvement in brake performance, especially when on uneven surfaces</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Martyn Goodwin, post: 137907, member: 2433"] With my Comet fitted with the 'new' steering head I run a 19" front and 18" rear and the new Michelin Sport Classic Tyres, 34 psi rear and 30 psi front. Thornton on the front with standard spring boxes and a thornton coil over but without the coil and standard spring boxes at the rear. As Greg has commented, handling and braking under all conditions is a massive improvement over the standard setup and a bit like he commented - in the twisties when touring I can easily 'out ride' , aka leave behind, folk on modern so called sports bikes - they only go faster because of the power difference when there is a straight! But having said that the major factor is vastly improved ride safety and a serious improvement in brake performance, especially when on uneven surfaces [/QUOTE]
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