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Sep 17, 2008 | 10:14 AM

chicanagirl

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Some riders complain about a pogo stick effect at freeway speeds. Could that be because of the wide front tire? Or maybe suspension issues?

Sep 17, 2008 | 10:33 AM

Mr Zip

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its because that beautiful front end wants to get away from that ugly back fender.

Sep 17, 2008 | 02:11 PM

mjsawatzky

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I like the Crossbones a lot. But Mr. Zip that is too funny!!

Sep 17, 2008 | 02:36 PM

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its because that beautiful front end wants to get away from that ugly back fender.

Haaa! I kind of wondered about that myself!

Sep 17, 2008 | 02:45 PM

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technically a springer front end works better than shock type. smoother action the way that it pivots allowing the axle more vertical movment.

Sep 17, 2008 | 04:25 PM

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Some riders complain about a pogo stick effect at freeway speeds. Could that be because of the wide front tire? Or maybe suspension issues?

maybe it's those springs under that seat????

Sep 17, 2008 | 05:23 PM

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It may have something to do with the erection caused by riding that sweet thing. Just sayin'.

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Sep 17, 2008 | 05:50 PM

TennesseeJed

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Quote:

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Some riders complain about a pogo stick effect at freeway speeds. Could that be because of the wide front tire? Or maybe suspension issues?

actually it be from a worn out freeway. as they age a phenom known as 'tenting' occurs. that is because @ the joints or the butts of successive pavement pads, it rises due to moisture entrapment. and the tenting will gradually become so severe that the roads require a retopping, where the top 3" are removed and a new surface is put down.

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Sep 17, 2008 | 05:58 PM

Gutman

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technically a springer front end works better than shock type. smoother action the way that it pivots allowing the axle more vertical movment.

Funny! The problem is probably with the rocker adjustments. From the factory or if unchecked by most tech's at the 1k the rocker are very tight from assembly. If properly adjusted and adjsuted correctly the fromt end is very smooth. It takes about 1200 miles to the front end to "free up" you might want to call it. Alot of people say they know how to adjust these, but few do them right. You can tell the difference.