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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 80869" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>Martyn,</p><p></p><p>It is quite heartening to see someone out riding and enjoying a Vinent as much as you are right now. It is also nice that those who tried out the front end are impressed.</p><p></p><p>I am impressed that you have found that the front brakes work much better. I have always written about this since the very first article I published in MPH about the geometry problem of the Girdraulic. I believed better braking to be an obvious result, but because I changed my brakes on the racer when I changed to the short springs, I was unable to quantify the better braking in any meaningful way. Your brakes must have been adjusted well and they responded to the tire having better contact with the pavement.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the detailed analysis. The springing has been the toughest part of the project to get right. I have to say that with all the work done by Norman, Chris and Greg that nobody should be put off by the springing. It can be refined, but there seems to be workable spring set-ups at hand, even if they continue to benefit from further tuning.</p><p></p><p>I think the biggest benefit from addressing the geometry problem is the confidence it can give you when riding your Vincent.</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 80869, member: 1177"] Martyn, It is quite heartening to see someone out riding and enjoying a Vinent as much as you are right now. It is also nice that those who tried out the front end are impressed. I am impressed that you have found that the front brakes work much better. I have always written about this since the very first article I published in MPH about the geometry problem of the Girdraulic. I believed better braking to be an obvious result, but because I changed my brakes on the racer when I changed to the short springs, I was unable to quantify the better braking in any meaningful way. Your brakes must have been adjusted well and they responded to the tire having better contact with the pavement. Thanks for the detailed analysis. The springing has been the toughest part of the project to get right. I have to say that with all the work done by Norman, Chris and Greg that nobody should be put off by the springing. It can be refined, but there seems to be workable spring set-ups at hand, even if they continue to benefit from further tuning. I think the biggest benefit from addressing the geometry problem is the confidence it can give you when riding your Vincent. David [/QUOTE]
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