Recently purchased RM-85 and noticed that stock fork height setting is substantially lower than that of other 80cc bikes we have raced in the past. There is apprx. 2.5 to 3 inches of adjustment remaining, (between top clamp and the top of the forks).
Question: If I lower forks in triple clamps substantially, to facilitate our taller 13 year old, will this reduce the structural integrity of the clamps or the forks themselves?
As with other makes in the past, our manuals have eluded to this adjustment in "raking out" the bike. However, now when I need the info the worst, my wife forgot to get the manual from the dealer at time of purchase. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Rider: 125 lbs, fairly quick and aggressive. Live and race in AMA North Central Region, (most of our tracks are natural terrain, and fairly high speed).
The amount of "apparent adjustment", allowed by the OEM position of the forks on the bike, has caused me reluctance to lower the forks substantially, because I obviously don't want to do more damage to the bike, than good to the rider.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Question: If I lower forks in triple clamps substantially, to facilitate our taller 13 year old, will this reduce the structural integrity of the clamps or the forks themselves?
As with other makes in the past, our manuals have eluded to this adjustment in "raking out" the bike. However, now when I need the info the worst, my wife forgot to get the manual from the dealer at time of purchase. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Rider: 125 lbs, fairly quick and aggressive. Live and race in AMA North Central Region, (most of our tracks are natural terrain, and fairly high speed).
The amount of "apparent adjustment", allowed by the OEM position of the forks on the bike, has caused me reluctance to lower the forks substantially, because I obviously don't want to do more damage to the bike, than good to the rider.
Your input is greatly appreciated.