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Mortbike
Posted on Friday, May 17, 2013 - 07:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am fine tuning my suspension setup and I noticed that my fork tubes are approx 2-3 mm above the top adjustment line above the triple clamp. With my new Pilot Power 2ct front tire turning in pretty quick, I am thinking about lowering the forks 2-3mm to the top adjustment line. This bike is for street riding only and currently has stock suspension. Just curious what other forum members have experienced with fork tube height before I change anything-- thanks, Mort
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Xtreme6669
Posted on Friday, May 17, 2013 - 09:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very common for people to lower the forks in the clamps...
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Thefleshrocket
Posted on Friday, May 17, 2013 - 10:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have my fork tubes flush with the top of the triple tree. It makes the handling feel more "neutral", in that it seems to take less effort to turn, and when it does, it takes less effort to hold a line. I definitely recommend doing it.
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Sir_wadsalot
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2013 - 04:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah, Buells have super sharp rake/trail, why would you lower it and make it twitchier? I was about to ask about raising it myself.
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