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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 97057" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>It is imperative that the forks mover freely, but even Paul's front end can revert momentarily back to the stiff condition that was causing so many handling issues if the fork tends to extend under braking. The two easiest ways to avoid this is to: 1. make sure the when you are riding the bike that the lower link is parallel to the road, or 2. change to a modified steering stem. </p><p></p><p>The new stem is the "idiot proof" way to solve the problem, but, as Paul notes, if you can get the fork in shape and keep it from favoring full extension when braking, the bike will work fine. A Vincent with a stiff fork will definitely seize when braking because its sorry state of stiffness is already promoting seizure of the fork. Add some braking and you have the front wheel bouncing off ripples in the road.</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 97057, member: 1177"] It is imperative that the forks mover freely, but even Paul's front end can revert momentarily back to the stiff condition that was causing so many handling issues if the fork tends to extend under braking. The two easiest ways to avoid this is to: 1. make sure the when you are riding the bike that the lower link is parallel to the road, or 2. change to a modified steering stem. The new stem is the "idiot proof" way to solve the problem, but, as Paul notes, if you can get the fork in shape and keep it from favoring full extension when braking, the bike will work fine. A Vincent with a stiff fork will definitely seize when braking because its sorry state of stiffness is already promoting seizure of the fork. Add some braking and you have the front wheel bouncing off ripples in the road. David [/QUOTE]
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