Trevor Rymell wrote: > > Does anyone know what is the effect of shortening the forks a bit on a stock > Vmax ie about 1/2" of tube protrudes above the triple clamp instead of flush > with it? Trevor, You'll get some of the benefits of internally lowering your front suspension via a spring kit without the advantages of a different spring rate. If you have a '93 or newer, you can easily slide your tubes up the triple clamps. I did that exact thing a few weeks ago. I also installed 11.5" Progressive 418 springs in the rear to lower the entire bike. I've read (from this list) that the frame geometry could use some improvements, namely changing the rake angle of the front fork. I slid my tubes up 1.25". I found that it corners much easier at all speeds. It seems to be much easier to control particularly at slower speeds, less that 40 mph, that is. Check it out, you could always move them back down. Just be sure that you accurately slide each tube the same amount. Now that my tubes extend above the triple clamps, I've been considering eliminating my handlebars in favor of 43 mm clipon type. I'm just concerned about lid clearance. Vmaxman
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