Raising forks in triple trees
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03-25-2010, 09:37 PM
Do you think 1 1/2 would be too much? I would like to mount the clip-ons, on top of the top tree.
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03-26-2010, 10:08 PM
Some scooters were recalled cause fender was hanging up on voltage regulator when front forks compressed. This caused a loss of steering control.
so......play it safe, stand scooter straight up and attach straps to lower tree.....crank straps until fork is fully compressed and see if there is enuff clearance remaining to lower the forks in the trees....pay close attention to rear of front fender clearance/frame and regulator area....As a last resort, the front fender is optional
Oh, don't lower front unless you have a plan to also lower the rear about an equal distance....Be also mindful that you might have to swap to a shorter jiffy stand and you will lose lots or cornering clearance due to reduced lean angle if you lower the whole scoot.
so......play it safe, stand scooter straight up and attach straps to lower tree.....crank straps until fork is fully compressed and see if there is enuff clearance remaining to lower the forks in the trees....pay close attention to rear of front fender clearance/frame and regulator area....As a last resort, the front fender is optional
Oh, don't lower front unless you have a plan to also lower the rear about an equal distance....Be also mindful that you might have to swap to a shorter jiffy stand and you will lose lots or cornering clearance due to reduced lean angle if you lower the whole scoot.
Last edited by oinker02; 03-26-2010 at 10:10 PM.
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03-27-2010, 05:40 AM
Some scooters were recalled cause fender was hanging up on voltage regulator when front forks compressed. This caused a loss of steering control.
so......play it safe, stand scooter straight up and attach straps to lower tree.....crank straps until fork is fully compressed and see if there is enuff clearance remaining to lower the forks in the trees....pay close attention to rear of front fender clearance/frame and regulator area....As a last resort, the front fender is optional
Oh, don't lower front unless you have a plan to also lower the rear about an equal distance....Be also mindful that you might have to swap to a shorter jiffy stand and you will lose lots or cornering clearance due to reduced lean angle if you lower the whole scoot.
so......play it safe, stand scooter straight up and attach straps to lower tree.....crank straps until fork is fully compressed and see if there is enuff clearance remaining to lower the forks in the trees....pay close attention to rear of front fender clearance/frame and regulator area....As a last resort, the front fender is optional
Oh, don't lower front unless you have a plan to also lower the rear about an equal distance....Be also mindful that you might have to swap to a shorter jiffy stand and you will lose lots or cornering clearance due to reduced lean angle if you lower the whole scoot.
If I remember correctly, this problem only affected 07 Sporties when the stator and regulator were upgraded to a larger 30 amp system to accommodate the additional power requirements for EFI.
IMO, the rake & trail dimensions on the stock Sporty is centered well enough that there should be little noticeable effect on the bike's handling characteristics if the front end height change is <=1".
It is a good idea though to double check your clearances.
