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Title: extended fork tubes... Post by yetimeister on 04/26/18 at 17:54:41 Anyone running plus 4s or plus 6 fork tubes? trying to decide which length to go with. I was pretty dead set on plus 4's but now i'm considering the 6's possibly. Thoughts, pictures, experience? Thanks. |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by Fast 650 on 04/26/18 at 23:28:20 4's look okay as is if you don't mind it sitting higher in the front. Any longer than that will require frame modifications or raked trees. |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by batman on 04/27/18 at 05:23:52 Due to the Savage's 35 degree neck angle anything over 4 " may cause flex in the tubes themselves , as the tubes become longer the neck angle increases. |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by yetimeister on 04/27/18 at 14:12:40 Thanks guys. I'll stick with my gut then and do the 4's. |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by Chip 2010 on 04/27/18 at 20:06:33 I went with 3 over tubes for a few reasons. 1. modding something for the kickstand is impractical and after using wood blocks to adjust for height I decided that 3" more height was the tallest I could go without the bike leaning too far over on the stand. 2. My bike is an 08 model and the brake line is just long enough to fit when I changed to the shortest risers I could find that would still allow the stock bars to clear the tank. |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by yetimeister on 04/28/18 at 12:14:13 1967646462540 wrote:
I plan on modifying my kicker or replacing it so not a big deal. Also I have ape hangers so ill be getting longer lines regardless. Where'd you get your plus threes from? |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by Chip 2010 on 04/29/18 at 15:46:00 Franks forks. It was cheaper to call him and order direct than it was to go through some of the websites that order from him and then mark up. |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by hotrod on 04/29/18 at 17:31:18 If anything, I would go shorter. I can't think of anything positive with going longer. |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by Dave on 04/30/18 at 04:52:46 577E72727A6D2E1F0 wrote:
It all depends on your goals....and wants from your motorcycle. For better handling....lower the front 2", raise the back 2". For "badass" looks......longer forks! ;) |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by Fast 650 on 04/30/18 at 10:02:14 416864646C7B38090 wrote:
Straight line stability is one positive gain if it is done right. There is a reason so many sportbikes have steering dampers from the factory. They need them. |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by batman on 04/30/18 at 11:12:35 Yetimeister 's problem stems from the (opinion) poor design of the VV hardtail he used which forces you to seek a larger rear wheel and extend the forks to obtain workable ground clearance . |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by norm92de on 05/01/18 at 07:18:47 I think we already have extended forks. I certainly wouldn't want them extended further. |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by Chip 2010 on 05/01/18 at 19:44:14 I haven't noticed any significant differences in handling with my 3" over forks. I have noticed a significant increase in my comfort level. it raises the front of the bike just enough that my seat position is much improved for both my legs and my back. I'm 6'1" with 35" inseam. I was a little cautious with it at first, but there really wasn't a need. I take corners comfortably at the same speeds I always have. Not Crazy fast, but not slow for conditions either. When I go faster than 60 I do notice a little more wind resistance. I could always put the windshield back on, but ducking down a little closer to the bike works too. |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by Fast 650 on 05/02/18 at 09:48:12 Interesting bit of trivia... axle to fork crown measurement on a XA Harley 45 flathead springer is the same as a stock Savage front end. The military WL version is 2 inches shorter. |
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Title: Re: extended fork tubes... Post by Blade on 06/02/18 at 06:57:32 +4's from Franks - excellent handling and smile factor |
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