Guest 2001f4s Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Thinking of lowering the front end of the bike since it seems difficult to lower the clip ons. I expect that it will make the bike steer slightly quicker. Has anyone had experience with this. Any input would be appreciated Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 ...not a comment on lowering the triples, but WRT to lowering the bars... you could go get some used 00-01 V11 Sport clip-ons, which mount below the triple. Or, there are often aftermarket clip-ons on eBay that would fit. al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not_scooter_Scura! Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 what would you like to know? It does quicken the sterring, for me it also brought in a pronounced weave going in a relaxed straight line (due to a more worn in front tyre compared to back) it would seem. Handling & corner holding still excellent. Alternative is 'proper' clip ons with forks pushed back up, if you want the race crouch without altering geometry too much. I like it lower more often than not - when not doing l o n g distances. Conversely, going back up allowed me to ease off on the steering dampener, so you don't 'fight' the steering as much. If you want specifics , just let me know. love the Scura! n_s_S! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 love the Scura! ....yeeesssssssssss, looooove the Scura, loooove the Scura Touch it's tra-la-la Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2001f4s Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 I would like to be further forward on the bike. Is there more value to using the aftermarket clip on instead of lowering the front. I do want to avoid the weave, but would like a more aggressive position. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiekb Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 you're all sadists ! one day of riding approximately 300 miles on my 2001 v11 and i'm daydreaming for a nice less aggressive lemans riding position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 .... you're not riding FAST ENOUGH And I'm not a sadist, I proclaim: Looooooooooooove the Scura, caress it....yesssss, love it like no other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 I thought you didn't drink, Al??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 .... you're not riding FAST ENOUGH Amen brother. Amen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emry Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Lowered mine 12mm. Haven't looked back. Steering is noticably quicker. Haven't had any problem with weave though. Either one or two up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stewart Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 There is not too much clamping area under the triple clamps on the 02 and newer bikes. I had to machine a shim for the fork step down in order to get enough clamping area. This is on the Ohlins fork, I do not know if the Zokes are the same. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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