You guys have been fantastic helping an outcast xs500 owner like me figure out the finer points of making a 45 yr old bike sing!
I have lots of experience karting, and nearly as much road course stock car racing. As I've become more comfortable with my riding abilities and the trust in my machine, I find myself very quickly meeting some short comings in performance and style I'd like to discuss.
Ride Height:
From stock, what range up and down will result in a "X" amount change to max lean angle
Wheel Hop:
Under trail braking, besides the driver, what is the issue causing wheel hop (spring, rebound, etc)
Shimmy:
Sustained Lat G + compression, leads to a 2-3 cycle oscillation in handling. Recommended action?
Progressive vs Linear Springs:
The geometry of our bikes leaves much to be desired. I understand how a wheel tilting + bump = unideal reaction and orientation of the rear axle. Does a certain spring format assist in these issues.
Hard vs Soft
If ride quality was not a factor but wheel hop & shimmy were paramount, what end of the spectrum would you tune for?
Please feel free to add anecdotes. Its all a ratio, 'X' front travel + 'Y' rear ride height = fighter jet and everyone else is just driving grocery carts ofc
I have lots of experience karting, and nearly as much road course stock car racing. As I've become more comfortable with my riding abilities and the trust in my machine, I find myself very quickly meeting some short comings in performance and style I'd like to discuss.
Ride Height:
From stock, what range up and down will result in a "X" amount change to max lean angle
Wheel Hop:
Under trail braking, besides the driver, what is the issue causing wheel hop (spring, rebound, etc)
Shimmy:
Sustained Lat G + compression, leads to a 2-3 cycle oscillation in handling. Recommended action?
Progressive vs Linear Springs:
The geometry of our bikes leaves much to be desired. I understand how a wheel tilting + bump = unideal reaction and orientation of the rear axle. Does a certain spring format assist in these issues.
Hard vs Soft
If ride quality was not a factor but wheel hop & shimmy were paramount, what end of the spectrum would you tune for?
Please feel free to add anecdotes. Its all a ratio, 'X' front travel + 'Y' rear ride height = fighter jet and everyone else is just driving grocery carts ofc