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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: 75777" data-attributes="member: 597"><p>Neal told me that he had changed the setting on the front Koni from its softest setting to medium, but reported little change. I would say that because he has had little actual riding time since the change, that it is probably hard to tell. I am very confident that the newer generation of shock absorbers go a long way toward controlling the front and rear of the bikes. I personally am not a fan of the original shocks, and would choose a modern AVO or Thornton any day, though I do like to keep things original where possible. I am not sure a longer shocker is really needed for the front, especially with this new stem modification. If the front end hung lower with the front jacked off the ground this would achieve nothing, as the position of the lower link needs to be about level or slightly pointed upward with the rider sitting on the bike. This is a primary limitation with the front fork design. I think what is needed now is more feedback from others who are going to install these kits, though I know some of the projects will be quite some time before they are on the road. Once we have worked out a good starting point with the front springs on the twins and singles, I know of others that want to carry out this mod to their bikes when we are ready.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="greg brillus, post: 75777, member: 597"] Neal told me that he had changed the setting on the front Koni from its softest setting to medium, but reported little change. I would say that because he has had little actual riding time since the change, that it is probably hard to tell. I am very confident that the newer generation of shock absorbers go a long way toward controlling the front and rear of the bikes. I personally am not a fan of the original shocks, and would choose a modern AVO or Thornton any day, though I do like to keep things original where possible. I am not sure a longer shocker is really needed for the front, especially with this new stem modification. If the front end hung lower with the front jacked off the ground this would achieve nothing, as the position of the lower link needs to be about level or slightly pointed upward with the rider sitting on the bike. This is a primary limitation with the front fork design. I think what is needed now is more feedback from others who are going to install these kits, though I know some of the projects will be quite some time before they are on the road. Once we have worked out a good starting point with the front springs on the twins and singles, I know of others that want to carry out this mod to their bikes when we are ready. [/QUOTE]
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