TC Bros Hard tail and Fork lowering

[drake900]

I just recently installed a TC Bros Hardtail and am wondering if people normally lower their forks with these kits?


and if so...how much?


thanks for any input!

 

[sherwin]

I think part of how much to lower the forks would depend on the size wheels you are using. I will be using 18 inch front and back with the TC Bros hardtail, and will also be looking for some advice on lowering the forks. Sorry I don't have any answers but am interested in what others have to say on the topic. Also Hughs Handbuilt has fork lowering kits.

 

[drake900]

Ya i'm using 19" front, and 18" rear.


The reason I ask is because I already lowered the forks 2" with spacers, and cut the springs 1.25" and as a rolling chassis it looks to be like it's lowered quite a bit too much, so I'm wondering what others have done in the past...

 

[blackbetty]

I have an 18/19 w a TC tail and lowered my forks 2". It handles awesomely.

 

[drake900]

have you got a picture of it by any chance?

Mine looks as if the frame is sloping forward quite a bit, like it's not sitting level. I'll try to post a picture soon...

 

[tommerr]

I'm short. The stock XS won't let me but touch the ground but with my toes. I bought rear shocks which were two inches shorter. I then slide the fork tubes up until they hit the handle bars. I then had to bend my side stand and shorten my center stand. All is well now. being short, the center stand is a waste for me even after shortening it to the maximum.

This is my first post here. I am age 62 and I have four XS's, a dozen extra engines and lots of parts. I have re-phasing experience. Where do I go to introduce myself? Ya, I know, old farts and computers.

Help I request and my help I freely give.

All the Best

Tom

 

[blackbetty]

have you got a picture of it by any chance?

Mine looks as if the frame is sloping forward quite a bit, like it's not sitting level. I'll try to post a picture soon...

Here you go; I used Hugh's 2" drop kit.

Roller:

 

[Simple]

I have an 18/19 w a TC tail and lowered my forks 2". It handles awesomely.

just wondering if you mean the 18" rear with the 19" front got a little mixed up with the 18/19. stock hubs? also what rear fender and seat is that? bike looks great! thanks

 

[ReycleBill]

I'm short. The stock XS won't let me but touch the ground but with my toes. I bought rear shocks which were two inches shorter. I then slide the fork tubes up until they hit the handle bars. I then had to bend my side stand and shorten my center stand. All is well now. being short, the center stand is a waste for me even after shortening it to the maximum.

This is my first post here. I am age 62 and I have four XS's, a dozen extra engines and lots of parts. I have re-phasing experience. Where do I go to introduce myself? Ya, I know, old farts and computers.

Help I request and my help I freely give.

All the Best

Tom

Welcome home, Tom!

 

[tommerr]

I changed no wheels. Shorter shocks and lowering the the forks is all that I did. It worked! The bike is lower for short people like me. As for welcome home, thank you. Only my family welcomed me home from the war.

All the Best,

Tom

 

[New_Movement_Md]

DAMN IT..!!! I did 3" Hughs and IM A BIG BOY TOO..... I may be RE-doing mine now.

Here you go; I used Hugh's 2" drop kit.

Roller:

 

[sickofitall]

Betty, your scooter is sick! Where'd u get ur mid controls?
What's the dimensions of a tc tail?

 

[leonardsxs650]

tc hard tail and a 3" drop i bought from hughs.. BUT i dont think they are the STOCK 35mm forks, so i'm not sure what the overall stock length would be. def adds a great look though