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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Modified Steering Stem
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<blockquote data-quote="Nigel Spaxman" data-source="post: 75842" data-attributes="member: 2907"><p>I only have about 3000 miles on my Rapide so I don't have much experience. I read a lot about Vincents over the previous 14 years while I was building this bike and it was because of this reading that I fitted a hydraulic steering damper. I find the handling of my bike is very good and it is the rear suspension that I am going to work on this winter. I want to fit longer springs. The front suspension on my bike is a lot different than any other bike I have ridden. It works well and in many ways it is better than many more modern bikes. One of the advantages is that the suspension continues to work even under heavy braking. The suspension doesn't dive nearly as much as other bikes when you brake. On many bikes you have to avoid braking over large bumps. That is not the case with the Vincent. The problem is that if you happen to begin heavy braking when the suspension is extended that the suspension could lock in the extended position. I have never noticed that happening and apparently Ed hasn't either. It is because of this problem that it is important with the standard set up that the lower links need to be pointed level or slightly up when the bike is at rest. With the suspension in this position at rest it is unlikely the suspension will get into the fully extended position. With the modified steering head more of the suspensions range can be used because there is no problem with the fully extended position. It is a very interesting idea. </p><p></p><p>I am hoping that by fitting the hydraulic steering damper and having my suspension settled pretty low that I can avoid tank slappers. I have found my bike has a very solid feeling to it that I like.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nigel Spaxman, post: 75842, member: 2907"] I only have about 3000 miles on my Rapide so I don't have much experience. I read a lot about Vincents over the previous 14 years while I was building this bike and it was because of this reading that I fitted a hydraulic steering damper. I find the handling of my bike is very good and it is the rear suspension that I am going to work on this winter. I want to fit longer springs. The front suspension on my bike is a lot different than any other bike I have ridden. It works well and in many ways it is better than many more modern bikes. One of the advantages is that the suspension continues to work even under heavy braking. The suspension doesn't dive nearly as much as other bikes when you brake. On many bikes you have to avoid braking over large bumps. That is not the case with the Vincent. The problem is that if you happen to begin heavy braking when the suspension is extended that the suspension could lock in the extended position. I have never noticed that happening and apparently Ed hasn't either. It is because of this problem that it is important with the standard set up that the lower links need to be pointed level or slightly up when the bike is at rest. With the suspension in this position at rest it is unlikely the suspension will get into the fully extended position. With the modified steering head more of the suspensions range can be used because there is no problem with the fully extended position. It is a very interesting idea. I am hoping that by fitting the hydraulic steering damper and having my suspension settled pretty low that I can avoid tank slappers. I have found my bike has a very solid feeling to it that I like. [/QUOTE]
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