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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Modified Steering Stem
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<blockquote data-quote="greg brillus" data-source="post: 75693" data-attributes="member: 597"><p>I must admit that of the three stem kits I have fitted to three different bikes, all have had the lower link eye bushes converted to sealed bearings, and I'm sure this must reduce the friction, though I don't imagine that friction is anywhere near as high as it was with the link in a better position. I know when we did the conversion to the Comet the other day, the right spring box was very sticky in it's sliding motion, and the front end felt very ordinary, but once we sorted that out, it felt much better. We were wondering why it seams not possible to install progressive, or duel rate springs to the front of these bikes. Does anyone know why, and has anyone ever tried it......? I would be prepared to give it a go. I have more people interested in the stem kits now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="greg brillus, post: 75693, member: 597"] I must admit that of the three stem kits I have fitted to three different bikes, all have had the lower link eye bushes converted to sealed bearings, and I'm sure this must reduce the friction, though I don't imagine that friction is anywhere near as high as it was with the link in a better position. I know when we did the conversion to the Comet the other day, the right spring box was very sticky in it's sliding motion, and the front end felt very ordinary, but once we sorted that out, it felt much better. We were wondering why it seams not possible to install progressive, or duel rate springs to the front of these bikes. Does anyone know why, and has anyone ever tried it......? I would be prepared to give it a go. I have more people interested in the stem kits now. [/QUOTE]
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