SHUMBA
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Hmmmmm, maybe look into that, but my concern is: would this change the dynamics or handling characteristics of the bike??...SHUMBAGet lowering links. Drop the bike 1”.
Hmmmmm, maybe look into that, but my concern is: would this change the dynamics or handling characteristics of the bike??...SHUMBAGet lowering links. Drop the bike 1”.
Yes it will.Hmmmmm, maybe look into that, but my concern is: would this change the dynamics or handling characteristics of the bike??...SHUMBA
We have lowering and raising links here too. Most of the lowering links are 25mm drop. Raising the fork tubes 13mm in the triple tree will counter the handling change and return the bike to neutral feel. Not 12mm, not 14mm, 13mm.Yes it will.
But I don't think it will be a problem. Maybe you won't even notice it..
But, as other pointet out, the ground clarence will of course also drop...
And the "lowering link" I am refering to (don't know is you guys have this store over there), will lower the bike about 34mm (it says on homepage)
Maybe multiple choice?I rode my 2016 Africa Twin for 30,000 KM over two riding seasons in Canada. Great bike, flawless, never any issues, just change tires (OEM's) at approx 15,000 KM. I oiled the chain on a very regular basis, change oil and filters, set valves at 25,000 along with an new air filter.....rear brake pads..............and nothing else!!! I highly recommend the Africa Twin. If I were a rich man, I would have kept it, but here in Ontario Canada we get hosed by both the government and the insurance companies as I would have to pay licence and insurance for both bikes. Anyone out there figured out how to ride two bikes at one time?? The insurance company thinks you can. Looking forward to riding my new Super Ten in March or April or whenever the weather breaks. Judging from what I have read so far it all sounds good to me. I think I have a lead on a lower seat which, hopefully will fit onto my 2018 Super Ten without any issues.... SHUMBA
I'd honestly say it is a toss between #2 and #4.Maybe multiple choice?
1. AT was too tall
2. Tired of chain maintenance
3. Ergos / fit/ personal comfort of ST better than AT
4. New bike itch > enjoyment of AT
5. All of the above.
I feel that the Tenere is a little too tall for me as I cannot comfortably flat foot with the seat set to the lower position.....SHUMBA
Slid my forks up 3/8”, works for me.
Hmmm, I'll look into that.SHUMBA, what is your inseam? Mine is 31"/78.74cm. I also have my preload set to 2 helmets, due to weighing 300lbs/136kg. I don't sit completely flat foot; one flat, the other on the ball of the foot, or both on the balls of my feet with some flex. I don't think I've ever been FLAT foot on any litre bike. I'm guessing that I became used to it, because I don't feel "wobbly" at all; I'm completely stable. Just a thought, because you have to feel comfortable to enjoy the bike.
Ha, we're about the same height as my inseam is approximately 31 inches....