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Pushing the forks up. How far did you go?

Wildroamer

Wildroamer

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Hey gang, I'd say my Milano is really starting to shine, at 1500 miles and with Todd's SAS kit and mapping really waking her up! Also, as a returning rider, I have really begun to return to form, so to speak. I'm now getting quite tuned in to what she likes and doesn't like, and as by now the suspension has likely setted, I'd like to dial it in as much as I can.

My plan is to set the rear sag and push the forks up in the triple trees 10-20mm as suggested in the suspension thread, and shown in the excellent video. I'm curious where in that 10mm to 20mm range you ended up? I'm guessing weight of the rider, and type plays a role? Maybe lighter riders need more drop, since the create less sag?

I'm about 170 in street clothes, so I'm hoping to squeak by with stock suspension, for now...
 
Thanks Vagrant. Did you mess around with it much? I suppose I could just go for a half inch, and call it a day.
 
Todd set it at 10 mm but I haven't tried 20 mm. I'm on stock suspension, 150-155 lbs, and there's a point at 20-30 mph neutral throttle where the bike feels at one with my body and just wants to attack any corner. It's kind of inconsistent though so I'm hoping I can get some more consistency (and a harder front end) with adjustable forks.
 
Glad to hear that Cali, thanks! I suspect I'll only get so far tweaking the OEM suspension... Then it will be time for some decisions...
 
Cali_Ren said:
Todd set it at 10 mm but I haven't tried 20 mm. I'm on stock suspension, 150-155 lbs, and there's a point at 20-30 mph neutral throttle where the bike feels at one with my body and just wants to attack any corner. It's kind of inconsistent though so I'm hoping I can get some more consistency (and a harder front end) with adjustable forks.
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Think I will try this next weekend and see how goes. Good idea on the forks, I have that on my list as well.
 
vagrant said:
I did my 2015 at 15MM but felt that might be a bit too much. It was a pain to do with the speedo/tach cluster interfering so it got left alone. the 2017 is a snap and I did it about 12 as I recall. too much and the kickstand angle gets off-kilter.
Cali ren get some radials on it
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That's good information, thanks! Sounds like my half inch idea might be a good place to start, 12.7 mm if I'm not mistaken. I was going to give it a go with my floor jack, but decided to order a cheap scissor lift to try out. Looks like I'll have to fashion a wood block to fit under the sump?
 
Wildroamer said:
That's good information, thanks! Sounds like my half inch idea might be a good place to start, 12.7 mm if I'm not mistaken. I was going to give it a go with my floor jack, but decided to order a cheap scissor lift to try out. Looks like I'll have to fashion a wood block to fit under the sump?
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You can do one side at a time on the sidestand although a jack under the pan helps if u go to far.
 
I have mine at 12mm. 20mm was too much. I do have my rear end elevated 20mm due to longer shocks.

This was one of the best and least expensive upgrades I've done.
 

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