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raiding forks to improve turning
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[QUOTE="vznx1w, post: 24864, member: 20864"] Raising the fork tubes (lowering the front end) and increasing the rear spring preload (raising the rear end) both produce similar handling effects. They increase turning ability at the expense of hi-speed stability. This is because these adjustments effectively decrease the chassis rake and trail dimensions by tucking the front wheel in closer to the bike. Depending on where you ride, you may want to deviate substantially from the recommended settings to achieve optimal results. For example, the track I normally ride is all tight turns and has no straights longer than 3rd gear, so I run my forks up 5mm and only 90mm of rear sag to improve cornering. However, this setup wouldn't work for someone running fast tracks or desert fire roads. My advise is to continue to adjust your bike for better turning, until you become uncomfortable with its stability on your track's fastest straight. Note: if you raise the forks more than 10-15mm you may want check that the front wheel is NOT contacting the lower tripe clamp when bottoming. Have fun! [/QUOTE]
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