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OK, first off I know this isn't what most would build. So before the "purists" call in an airstrike on my garage, Any and all work to this will not be permanent LOL!
I am planning out my next 650, (1980 heritage special, mag drum rear). I have decided to go japan style. Planning ahead I know I...
I'm reading the two resources on lowering the forks, which are both really good:
Hughs
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5537
XS650chopper
http://www.xs650chopper.com/2009/06/mulligan-machine-lower-your-xs650-forks-low-buck-garage-tech/
My question is about the lowering...
- primary suspension parameters are stiffness, damping, sprung and unsprung mass, and tire characteristics
- suspension setup is pretty vital, some factors affecting it are
tyres and tyre pressure
wheel bearings
steering head and swingarm bearings
fork brace
spokes
wheel alignment...
I've started my next build. I'm gonna try a brat style.
My question is ,when I lower the rear,How do y'all lower your front forks ( short of moving them up in the trees ). Do you cut the springs, or change the springs ?
I would love to hear how people do it.