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     Surveyor  |
In previous threads lots of people have commented on the problem of getting the XB to turn into a corner if you carry braking beyond the turn in point. Solutions have included 'backing it in' on the back brake, and getting right off the bike. The former is beyond my ability and the latter is really hard work (especially at my age) on a twisty track. I'm considering dropping the front end by raising the forks in the yokes (Triple Trees) has anyone tried this and did it speed up the steering? Are there consequences such as grounding or reduced stability? All comments appreciated especially from track fiends. | ||
| Wyckedflesh  |
In the road I had done just such a thing while I had Pirelli Diablos mounted. They are what many concider a more rounded/triangular profile tire with a small amount of more tire height then the stock dunlops. With those mounted the bike did in fact handle incredibly well with lightning turn in. It litterally became a think and blink reaction time. IE you blink and are already dove into the corner. While this was set up I had to switch out to Conti M-Force which have a profile that is halfway between that of the Dunlops and Pirellis. I rode the bike for about 1 block, got off and pushed it back home. It was Jekyl and Hyde in its handling. Headshake, twitchy indecisive steering is a start at the description. It wasn't until th eforks were returned to their stock position within the trees that the bike would once again behave. I have since tried on my own to try and find a middle ground with the Conti's but anything more then 1-2mm outside of the stock setting and the bike just gets aggressively evil tempered. From stock to 1-2mm there is no apparent change in handling. This change doesn't happen if you take them the other way. It just makes the bike more stable, and "lazy" feeling in the corners. |
