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Old 12-05-13, 09:07 AM   #1
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Default Lowering forks through triple clamp?

I've always found my bike needs a lot of persuasion to get tipped into the corner. At first I thought it was just me, had a few friends have a ride too and they all agree it shouldn't be as hard to tip into the corners without using excessive amounts of force.

I have read that by lowering the forks 5-10mm this may quicken up the steering and turn in and I am thinking when the oil was changed in the fork before, they were refitted too high making the bike more stable and harder to turn in. Don't know much about this but can anyone help? My forks are currently clamped on at the top of the fork, preload adjusters sitting flush with the top of the fork when screwed in fully as required by my weight.
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Old 12-05-13, 09:23 AM   #2
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With the front end supported, or held up by an able bodied friend, loosen the top and middle fork clamps, gently let the weight back on to the front wheel and the forks should just slide through the clamps*, 10mm is measured above top fork clamp, tighten all clamps, job done.

*you may need to just open the gaps in the clamps witha lever of some kind when you've slackened them off, they have a tendency to stay nipped.
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Old 12-05-13, 09:25 AM   #3
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With the front end supported, or held up by an able bodied friend, loosen the top and middle fork clamps, gently let the weight back on to the front wheel and the forks should just slide through the clamps*, 10mm is measured above top fork clamp, tighten all clamps, job done.

*you may need to just open the gaps in the clamps witha lever of some kind when you've slackened them off, they have a tendency to stay nipped.
Thanks, are your forks sitting 10mm from the top then? Seems straightforward enough.
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Old 12-05-13, 09:30 AM   #4
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Thanks, are your forks sitting 10mm from the top then? Seems straightforward enough.
They were, I no longer have the SV. Easy enough job to do and try experimenting with different heights* to find what you're looking for, max I would go is 15mm though.

* so long as you keep both sides the same of course
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Old 12-05-13, 09:31 AM   #5
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Ok yea no problem, thanks for the advice. What changes did you notice after altering heights?
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Old 12-05-13, 09:35 AM   #6
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It just helps the bike to tip in to a corner a little easier, as I say have a play with various settings, nothing lost
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Old 12-05-13, 09:43 AM   #7
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Cool, many thank bud!
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Old 12-05-13, 11:14 AM   #8
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Default Lowering forks through triple clamp?

Dropped mine 5mm through the clamps. I find it just right. As said, don't go for a massive drop as you can increase the chances of a tankslapper.
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Old 12-05-13, 11:18 AM   #9
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5mm made a big difference then dkid? How far from the top of the forks does your clamp sit?
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Old 12-05-13, 11:27 AM   #10
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Default Lowering forks through triple clamp?

Standard is with the top of the forks (preload adjuster cap) flush with the top yoke. My forks poke through the top yoke by 5mm.

It made a noticeable but not overly drastic difference to tip in, especially when combined with the longer than standard rear shock - rear up, front down.
Have a play and see how it feels. Also, check your tyre pressures and general tyre condition. Many people notice how the bike will tip in miles easier when they've had new tyres put on (nice round profile). If yours are old/squared off that'll make a difference.

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