Re: [ST] Suspension

[david.funk@xxxxxxxxxxx]

When I first got my '00 Sprint the front had been dropped some. I don't remember exactly how far, but no more the 10mm. The bike was very hard to put on the centerstand. I rode like that for awhile and it was ok. But I did scrap the lower fairing on the right side from time to time. 
  Later I put the forks back to stock. I was very surprised at how much easier it was to get it on the centerstand. The ground clearance was only improved a little. But the turn in was good enough for me, so I have left it stock.

Also, all the advice about shorten the spacer, heavier oil, etc. sounds pretty standard to me.

David W. Funk
'00 Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA

-------------- Original message -------------- 

> Have you experienced _any_ negative results from the 10mm move? I've 
> been curious whether this would significantly degrade straight-line 
> stability or cornering clearance, or generate a headshake condition. 
> 
> Mike 
> 
> --- Garry Simmons wrote: 
> 
> > You can have the forks stick up at least 15mm. I have mine set for 
> > 10 mm 
> > just to quicken steering (works great!). 
> > 
> > Garry 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "wynn" 
> > To: 
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 1:18 AM 
> > Subject: [ST] Suspension 
> > 
> > 
> > > This is my first post so I hope I did it right.I just bought a 
> > lowering 
> > > kit 
> > > for my RS from promoto part of wilbers shocks and was wondering 
> > if anyone 
> > > as 
> > > raised there fork tube in the triple trees to compensate for the 
> > lower 
> > > rear 
> > > ride height. Promotos instructions say: 
> > > 
> > > (Reduce spring pre-load all the way 
> > > It is not possible to stick the fork tubes through the upper 
> > triple tree. 
> > > Shorten the spacer tube (inside) by 15 mm. 
> > > If your fork bottoms out because of it, change the oil to a 
> > heavier 
> > > grade.) 
> > > 
> > > This sounds a little hokey to me. I searched the archives but 
> > didn't find 
> > > anything. 
> > > Any thoughts 
> > > 
> > > Wynn O 
> > > 
> > > 
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