Lowering front end on the Scura

[Guest 2001f4s]

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

[al_roethlisberger]

...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

[not_scooter_Scura!]

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!

[al_roethlisberger]

 

love the Scura!

 

 

 

....yeeesssssssssss, looooove the Scura, loooove the Scura

 

 

Touch it's tra-la-la

 

 

[Guest 2001f4s]

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

[robbiekb]

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

[al_roethlisberger]

.... 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

 

[jrt]

I thought you didn't drink, Al???

[helicopterjim R.I.P.]

.... you're not riding FAST ENOUGH

Amen brother. Amen!!!

[emry]

Lowered mine 12mm. Haven't looked back. Steering is noticably quicker. Haven't had any problem with weave though. Either one or two up.

[Mike Stewart]

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