Dragging pipe
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Dragging pipe
I have Samson BC3 exhaust pipes on my bike (see sig picture). I really like the look and the sound from these pipes so I really don't want to replace them. But I have one problem I'm not sure how to resolve. Sometimes on a hard right hand turn or corner depending on the Terrain I will drag the bottom pipe.
There have been a couple of occasions, in the mountains, where not being able to lean far enough has cause me to drift into the other lane which is not good.
Short of replacing the pipes I was wondering if someone might have a solution they have done.
any suggestions would be apprecated.
Thanks
Bill
There have been a couple of occasions, in the mountains, where not being able to lean far enough has cause me to drift into the other lane which is not good.
Short of replacing the pipes I was wondering if someone might have a solution they have done.
any suggestions would be apprecated.
Thanks
Bill
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There is none really except ride slower in corners or run taller shocks.
I have the same problem running 11.5" shocks and my 2-1 supertrapp. I ride with the preload set harder so less compression in the corners and I corner more carefully or I'll scrape. Now if you run 12-12.5" shocks the seat hgt. won't be much but the cornering will be far better.
I have the same problem running 11.5" shocks and my 2-1 supertrapp. I ride with the preload set harder so less compression in the corners and I corner more carefully or I'll scrape. Now if you run 12-12.5" shocks the seat hgt. won't be much but the cornering will be far better.
Last edited by capttawes; Feb 13, 2009 at 08:36 AM.
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Yeah,put 12.5 shocks on my Nightster,man what a difference,no more worries even on slow turns,handels like a regular bike now,much more fun.I can still scrape though if I'm way into it,but much better than before, for just normal back roading.
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+1 on the above. Go up to 12.5" Progressive shocks and crank up the pre-load for the twisties. If the tip's on your Sampsons are replaceable like mine are, don't worry about them scraping occasionally, they can be replaced when necessary. 
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Drifting into the left lane on a mountian road ain't a good feeling, I know. You can try some taller shocks or change out the pipes, seems to be your only choices. Maybe ride slower too, but that sux even worse. Keep in mind that if you do change out the pipes,god forbid, that any pipe that hangs that low will drag easily, heck, I could drag my Bassani Pro Street pipes on my '02 883R, but I ride hard too.
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Thanks everyone. I'll check into the Shocks. Just out of curiousity would RK shocks do the trick? I have read several threads where ppl have put RK shocks on their sporty and raved about the ride. I'm thinking the wife may like to ride more then.
Thanks
Bill
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Bill
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That is one purty bike, you got there, Bill.
Regarding dragging stuff...
Three choices.
1) Ride slower (right, like THAT'S any fun)
2) Taller shocks (you can run 15" in the back if you really want to dive into the corners)
3) Use different cornering techniques.
By different cornering techniques, I mean throw a few new tricks in your bag like delayed apex cornering (read this http://www.soundrider.com/archive/sa...lls/RS-cc1.htm )
You can also shift your weight to the inside of a corner (like the road racers hanging off the seats on the inside of those wicked turns, only not as much)
I think you'll find that shocks are easiest, but #3 will be the most effective.
***EDIT***
Here's a link on hanging off the bike... http://www.soundrider.com/archive/sa...ng_unglued.htm
Regarding dragging stuff...
Three choices.
1) Ride slower (right, like THAT'S any fun)
2) Taller shocks (you can run 15" in the back if you really want to dive into the corners)
3) Use different cornering techniques.
By different cornering techniques, I mean throw a few new tricks in your bag like delayed apex cornering (read this http://www.soundrider.com/archive/sa...lls/RS-cc1.htm )
You can also shift your weight to the inside of a corner (like the road racers hanging off the seats on the inside of those wicked turns, only not as much)
I think you'll find that shocks are easiest, but #3 will be the most effective.
***EDIT***
Here's a link on hanging off the bike... http://www.soundrider.com/archive/sa...ng_unglued.htm
I have Samson BC3 exhaust pipes on my bike (see sig picture). I really like the look and the sound from these pipes so I really don't want to replace them. But I have one problem I'm not sure how to resolve. Sometimes on a hard right hand turn or corner depending on the Terrain I will drag the bottom pipe.
There have been a couple of occasions, in the mountains, where not being able to lean far enough has cause me to drift into the other lane which is not good.
Short of replacing the pipes I was wondering if someone might have a solution they have done.
any suggestions would be apprecated.
Thanks
Bill
There have been a couple of occasions, in the mountains, where not being able to lean far enough has cause me to drift into the other lane which is not good.
Short of replacing the pipes I was wondering if someone might have a solution they have done.
any suggestions would be apprecated.
Thanks
Bill
Last edited by Bacon_Grease; Feb 13, 2009 at 02:03 PM.
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Don't try that cornering stuff on a stock N,you will grind your kick stand flat,on the other side you will scrape your muffler flat ... and thats just what happens if you think about doing it !!
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Thanks Bacon for the info. The steering technique is very similar to the way they taught us in the MSF safety course and the way I ride. I usually scrap the pipe on turn that have uneven turf or a isn't graded correctly and especially when I'm 2 up in the mountains.
I think I will be replacing the shocks. That seems to be my best option.
Thanks
Bill
I think I will be replacing the shocks. That seems to be my best option.
Thanks
Bill