So....once again Skull650 has taken one of my threads off topic so that he can have a go and be his usual obnoxious insulting self.
I'm going to abandon this thread before it turns into his private slanging match
well now that my classic car is sold I have some spare cash burning a hole in my pocket. ...
so I have started making a list of things that I'd like to do with my 79 special .
One of the most urgent issues that I need to address is the tendency for the bike to wander and wobble in head and side winds. On a calm wind less day there is no stability issue at all but it is really noticeable on windy days and I have to keep my speed down to around 35-45 mph
I was planning on
Replacing both tyres,
Adding a fork brace
Upgrading the swing arm buses
Replacing the fork bearings .
Apart from losing 30kgs is there anything else I should be considering to resolve stability issues ?
I should mention that I have retained the high rise special bars with a lean back position so most of my weight is probably on the rear tyre
I would appreciate any advice and tips on improving stability
I'm going to abandon this thread before it turns into his private slanging match
well now that my classic car is sold I have some spare cash burning a hole in my pocket. ...
so I have started making a list of things that I'd like to do with my 79 special .
One of the most urgent issues that I need to address is the tendency for the bike to wander and wobble in head and side winds. On a calm wind less day there is no stability issue at all but it is really noticeable on windy days and I have to keep my speed down to around 35-45 mph
I was planning on
Replacing both tyres,
Adding a fork brace
Upgrading the swing arm buses
Replacing the fork bearings .
Apart from losing 30kgs is there anything else I should be considering to resolve stability issues ?
I should mention that I have retained the high rise special bars with a lean back position so most of my weight is probably on the rear tyre
I would appreciate any advice and tips on improving stability
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