| Author | Message | ||
     Brinnutz |
I was wondering if its possible to use X1 forks on an M2 and if they made X1 lowered models so I can find one to somewhat match my 2002 M2L Cyclone. I think it would be sweet with the inverted forks... Thanks! | ||
| Djkaplan |
"I was wondering if its possible to use X1 forks on an M2..." It is. They just bolt on if you have the triple clamps. If not, you'll have to get the M2 clamps bored out to fit X1 forks. "...if they made X1 lowered models..." No X1L was ever offered from the factory. I'm thinking a competent tinkerer (or qualified mechanic) could find a way to shorten the travel fairly easily. Increasing sag wouldn't be the way to do it, btw. | ||
| Brinnutz |
Sweetness, I think I may have to have a go at this someday!! After I get everything else installed..lol.. | ||
| Koz5150 |
could you just slide the fork tubes up a bit in the Triple trees? | ||
| Littlebuggles |
Sure but an inch or two will affect the handling, need to be aware of that, might make the bike pretty twitchy. My understanding of things is it would be better (safer) to just get the ride height down without changing steering geometry. -Mike | ||
| Aesquire |
If you also replace the rear shock, you can convert your M2L to a regular M2, so to speak. That plus a X1 or S3 fork setup will give you proper geometry. It's not so short anymore though. Don't forget to change the kickstand. | ||
| Djkaplan |
I don't think you can significantly raise the forks on an M2 (or X1) because the handlebar is in the way. I can a little on my M2 because of the Crossroads bars. I've been experimenting with ride height in the front, as well as the back (my shock has ride height adjustment). "Sure but an inch or two will affect the handling, need to be aware of that, might make the bike pretty twitchy." You're forgetting that you are starting with a bike that has a lowered rear end to begin with. | ||
| Bigblock |
Be careful, as if I remember right, the low bikes have reduced suspension travel, something to take into account. You might consider just doing a quality rebuild and revalve on that M2L front end, maybe a racetech goldvalve, or some other equivalent. I did that with my M2, and the improvement over stock is phenominal. | ||
| Littlebuggles |
DJ, I'm not arguing, but it was my understanding that all "low" model Buells have had shortened front and rear suspension (from the advertising). Buells are all about handling so I have never doubted that, not afraid to be wrong though... | ||
| Aesquire |
Front forks ( and not all of the forks ), rear shock, kickstand are the differences between a M2 & a M2L. | ||
| Djkaplan |
...it was my understanding that all "low" model Buells have had shortened front and rear suspension. No argument here, but he's talking about putting regular height X1 forks on his M2L and trying to lower the front by raising them in the clamps to get it to match his already low rear... not raising his stock M2L forks more. If it were possible, you are exactly right, it would make his handling twitchy. |
