Forks - upside downs etc

[BigVeeGrin]

Had a thought and wondered why upside down forks are better than traditional (aside from looks) - and would Joe Average like me ever notice any difference if springs and set up etc was correct?

[Vtrkidda]

I find my shocks great they might of been tweeked before i got the bike but there standed and all ive done is dropped the front 15mm and the rear spacer mod

[VTRDark]

I think it's one of those things you don't realise until it's done. And then when it's done the rideabilty is such an improvement that one wishes they done it ages ago. It's just a shame everything is so expensive. I wonder if adjustable rear shocks are worth the extra money for road use. Having springs set up for your weight I can see as a big improvement.

As far as upside down forks I don't know how it improves the action, but I'm sure the fork seals take less wear and tear and the stanchions won't get so pitted.

Have Fun

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[mik_str]

USDs are more rigid as the larger diameter section (which is inherently more rigid) is located in the triple clamps. Also, this portion is much longer which also aids with rigidity. The stanchion tube, a smaller diameter and thus inherently less rigid, is shorter (esentially the only loaded part is the short part that is uncovered at the bottom). It is also said taht USDs have less unsprung weight.....

[seb421]

USDs are more rigid as the larger diameter section (which is inherently more rigid) is located in the triple clamps. Also, this portion is much longer which also aids with rigidity. The stanchion tube, a smaller diameter and thus inherently less rigid, is shorter (esentially the only loaded part is the short part that is uncovered at the bottom). It is also said taht USDs have less unsprung weight.....

Yes the front feels so much more stable, its doesn't wallow about when changing direction's, and the weight saving is immense those stock shocks weight a ton!!

If you hold your bike with its front wheel between your knees's take the bars and move them left to right holding the wheel stiff with your knee, and then try the same with a bike with USD's you will see what they mean