| Author | Message | ||
     Rsh |
The Buells are stated to have top of the line suspension components yet there is no provision for adjusting the rear ride height. Other than changing the rear preload which is the poor mans approach to ride height I think adding this adjustability would enhance the riding experience by allowing the rider to fine tune and enhance the chassis handling characteristics to his or her tastes. | ||
| Anonymous |
Much more likely for people to get it wrong than right. Really. | ||
| Dave_bogue |
It is common to lower the front ride height (slide the forks up in the clamps) to increase steering response. On Japanese bikes sportbikes you can use adjustable links (dog bones) to lower or raise rear ride height. I'm using the turnbuckle type on my Ten. I have no experience with Buell suspension. BTW, small adjustments in ride height result in noticeable changes in steering response. Dave | ||
| Bigeasy |
7 mm on my ducati on the ride height made a big difference. But with the more ride height in the back the front fork angle becomes less making it turn in faster but losing some stablity. With the buell already at 21degress I dont think I would raise the rear on top of the correct preload setting. | ||
| Trojan |
Mass produced bikes have to have suspension to suit a massive range of riders and situations ranging from Dani Pedrosa sized race track refugees to two up touring with luggage, so always have compromises on shock/fork specs to try and cover all bases. They are also built to a price, so specs will invariably be a little lower than exotic all out 'no expense spared' sports bikes. Anony is also dead right when he says that the more you have to adjust the more likely it is that people will get it wrong. For most riders I am sure the stock suspension will be just fine, but for those who want to have fully adjustable ride height, high/low speed compression damping and all the bells and whistles then there is always the aftermarket option. Most decent aftermarket shocks will be assembled and valved to suit an individual rider and take into account rider weight and riding style, and I'm sure that there will be options available very soon after the release of the bike. | ||
| Johnb |
Wish there was a way to safely adjust things without sacrificing ground clearance, seat thickness; and most importantly, handling geometry.. |
