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If were talking about the early V11 with the clip-ons mounted below the top clamp, the forks are factory mounted with the top of the fork stanchion level with the top of the triple clamp and the cap standing proud. In this case, I suggest we measure any change from the top of the triple clamp to the top of the fork stanchion, not including the cap. Beginning with the 2002 LongFrames, the clip-ons are mounted above the triple clamp and, therefor, the forks are already raised above the triple clamp to clamp on the clip-ons. Whatever that actual dimension is should be the baseline to subtract from any alteration to get the actual change. Again, I suggest not including the cap. Can anyone confirm the amount of fork already above the triple clamp on a LongFrame V11?

Indeed! I don't remember having had such a nice riding weather for a long time. Last Sunday, I went to Brenham myself.

I was tempted to go...just back from 10 days in Italy with the family, but unfortunately I have commitments all day Saturday. The ride out there is thru some very nice scenery...hopping over to Louisiana over the Taylor Bend reservoir is a very nice ride indeed! The weather is absolutely superb...I hope to get out on Sunday for a nice long ride...

Update. G'day folk's, yesterday I had the forks moved up in the triples by another 4mm to make a total of 12mm (this is 12mm of fork plus the 3mm cap by the way as some seem to measure differently) and I have to say that I reckon this is the last piece in the puzzle for me! As I've mentioned earlier it was pretty bloody good at 8mm in the corners but felt the front was still a little vague / light cruising around without positive throttle input. I've only had one ride since, but I did manage to give her a bit of curry and I am chuffed with the handling now. The front is planted in a straight line and even more planted with greater feel and feedback through the bends! Everything I was trying to achieve! Thanks to all who have guided me in this as like many I was clueless about suspension! In summary to all this I reckon it started when I went from a 170/60 to a 160/60 rear tyre which is 6mm smaller than the former which alters the front / rear balance in an already skewed to the rear set-up. Then factor in the flaw in the compression fork leg which I tied to overcome with Progressive springs exacerbating the lack of feel there especially with no damping due to very old fork oil and then gaining an extra 10 kilos of body weight over the period and just to add to it wearing a backpack with about 10 kilos in it.....I rode her like this for some time in some pretty hairy situations and she was still ok if you rode accordingly. But bit by bit I reckon I've got her just so now (for me) and can't wait to get out there and really enjoy the ride! I don't feel like I have to compensate for any handling issues now! Sorry if this has been a bit long winded but just wanted to share how I got my bike sorted. Cheers Guzzler. Ps It's a 2001 Red frame and have the forks up thru triples by 12mm, the Guzzimoto fork fix (blocking the oil blowholes in Comp leg) Linear .95kg springs (I'm 90 ish kilos) The Comp is +4 and Reb at +12 from full soft ( set by adjusting from full hard ) Hyperpro steering damper set at + 4 and a Hyperpro 460 emulsion shock ( standard length 280mm ) which is set at + 28 of 50 clicks of rebound (comp/reb set in a fixed ratio) plus 15mm of preload on it..... And fresh oil ha ha...

Wow, an honest-looking "motorcycle!" Good to see you about, @st. augustine!

2004 V11. $3500, in California. Contact me for more information.

The big hex nut on your rear axle is the right size for the "manhole cover" and you have a box wrench in your tool kit. The two work together quite nicely.