Fork tubes 2 inch longer
https://i.imgur.com/5SNyjMS.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pdMSZXf.jpg
I'm running +2 over tubes with a 4" preload spacer in those pics, in total forks are 2.75" longer than stock. I kept the stock kickstand, no issues. I think if you went +4 or +6 over on the front you'd def want a longer kickstand.
+2 over barely effects riding quality in any noticeable way. It does feel slightly more stable at cruising/highway speeds, and trails better in a straight line. Turning and maneuverability is just as fine as stock, I live in a pretty big city and have no issue getting around and lane splitting. I've ridden a buddy's bike who is running +4 over, same thing there, barely effects ride quality.
https://i.imgur.com/pdMSZXf.jpg
I'm running +2 over tubes with a 4" preload spacer in those pics, in total forks are 2.75" longer than stock. I kept the stock kickstand, no issues. I think if you went +4 or +6 over on the front you'd def want a longer kickstand.
+2 over barely effects riding quality in any noticeable way. It does feel slightly more stable at cruising/highway speeds, and trails better in a straight line. Turning and maneuverability is just as fine as stock, I live in a pretty big city and have no issue getting around and lane splitting. I've ridden a buddy's bike who is running +4 over, same thing there, barely effects ride quality.
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I believe fork tube extentions like these might be cheaper than new tubes
https://www.denniskirk.com/cycle-vis...prd/585971.sku
Supposedly, only going 2" is 'ok'....
But I agree with the recommendation above to use the longer damper tubes & get the benefit of more suspension travel....
good luck,
T.
https://www.denniskirk.com/cycle-vis...prd/585971.sku
Supposedly, only going 2" is 'ok'....
But I agree with the recommendation above to use the longer damper tubes & get the benefit of more suspension travel....
good luck,
T.
I believe fork tube extentions like these might be cheaper than new tubes
https://www.denniskirk.com/cycle-vis...prd/585971.sku
Supposedly, only going 2" is 'ok'....
But I agree with the recommendation above to use the longer damper tubes & get the benefit of more suspension travel....
good luck,
T.
https://www.denniskirk.com/cycle-vis...prd/585971.sku
Supposedly, only going 2" is 'ok'....
But I agree with the recommendation above to use the longer damper tubes & get the benefit of more suspension travel....
good luck,
T.
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What's everyone's thoughts on the safety of these longer damper set ups? I've been considering the tracker die as well. I'm concerned there may be some structural loss by extending the forks tubes further out than they are meant to be. I'd prob go +3 as I went +3 taller rears. I replaced the steel fender with a fiberglass shorty but run a superbrace.
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You mean just longer damper rods, keeping all else equal? That's exactly how the MoCo achieves different frontend heights among different models. For example the frontend of my 2007 XL1200L sits lower because it has shorter damper rods compared to the 2007 XL1200R.
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But do the different models have different length fork tubes? For example I have a nightster which sits low. Something like a roadster sits a few inches higher. I just assumed the different models had different length forks?
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Low is now tall like a Roadster.