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chrisweir · 02-02-2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConqSoft

my XX had the tendency to run wide at exit (in part due to my Corbin seat allowing me to sit further back from the bars)

Its not your weight, its the suspension geometry.

Topher · 06-11-2010, 10:31 PM

@ MattChapman - The shim will have the same effect regardless of the firmness of your suspension setup. It changes the actual geometry of the setup, sharpening the rake and quickening the steering.

@ Islandbird - Option 4...

... Replace the girl...

CrazyChris76 · 06-12-2010, 12:34 AM

Very interesting, will be the first mechanical mod i will make

..........right after the x11 timing chain tensioner

06-11-2010, 10:31 PM	#62
Topher Join Date: May 22 2010 Location: Melb Aus Posts: 66	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX @ MattChapman - The shim will have the same effect regardless of the firmness of your suspension setup. It changes the actual geometry of the setup, sharpening the rake and quickening the steering. @ Islandbird - Option 4... ... Replace the girl...

06-12-2010, 12:34 AM	#63
CrazyChris76 Join Date: May 17 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 59	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX Very interesting, will be the first mechanical mod i will make ..........right after the x11 timing chain tensioner