| Author | Message | ||
     Flhman73 |
I have seen some post about changing fork springs to help with fork travle on these bikes. Could someone explain what they are changing out ,with what and if it helps with the tendancy for front end dive in corners under braking. Thanks. I understand the no front braking into a corner.I dont think I have even used the front brake on my FL except to stay parked. I had just read that this was a week link in that year bike and was wondering if it could be addressed more than anything. Thanks for your input and the link. (Message edited by flhman73 on February 03, 2009) | ||
| Longdog_cymru |
Hi, I guess you would like to change the single rate '06 springs for the '07 or later progressively wound springs? Here's the thread that I think you're looking for........... http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/384 2/249047.html | ||
| Maximum |
Many people with '06 Uly's have swapped out their front fork springs with the '07 springs, which are a progressive rate spring. So it does minimize the dive a little. But...I would not recommend using much front brake in a corner (if any). I only use a little trail braking in a corner, but the idea is to down shift and brake prior to the corner...then accelerate out of the corner once you hit the apex. | ||
| Arcticktm |
I have an '06 Uly, and switched to the '07 progressive fork springs and oil height settings last year. It does noticeably reduce the fork dive under moderate or heavy braking going INTO (not IN) corners. However, I would not consider it a weakness on the '06 unless you are a rather sporty rider (which many Buell owners are, I realize). I am happy I made the change, but using a little rear brake into the corner also helps keep the bike from diving a lot. Sounds to me like you may have been scared off of your front brake, which would be a shame. That is where the vast majority of your braking power is, as long as you use it wisely (BEFORE the corner). | ||
| Tootal |
You better get use to using the front brake because the Uly doesn't have a rear one!!  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I did the fork spring swap when I had the forks serviced. I tended to ride slightly more "sporting" than I think the 06 springs accommodated. One thing I noticed is that because of the riding position, the fork dive, and the difference between front and rear wheel under full compression that the bike tended to sling my big ass over the front wheel increasing the effect. Then when you got back onto in coming out of the turn the whole bike sprang back and took a while to settle in. The new springs give a nice bit of cushion for the first bit but the dive stops. It also doesn't seem to take as long for the chassis to settle back after getting back on the gas. I messed with the suspension settings trying to dial out the dive before doing the spring swap but wasn't able to keep it from happening without making the front wheel feel like billet steel. I highly recommend the swap. |
