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Old 25-09-09, 09:57 PM   #21
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Default Re: What are the dangers of over springing?

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris View Post
But a little bit of wallow is better than a big bit of highside if it pings over a ripple cranked over.
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I have a little feeling that may have contributed to my off (Seggons where is that video) I think the suspension was compressed, then mid bend hit a low spot in the road which extended & compressed the rear end in a very short space of time, causing the rear to let go momenterily
Isn't this more to do with damping than spring rate, though?

BTW, sorry if I come across as ignorant or provocative. I'm genuinely trying to learn here by relating to my technical, but theoretical, education.
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