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From: Robert Bolton on 10 Jul 2010 03:26
On Wed, 7 Jul 2010 09:10:59 -0700 (PDT), Rob Kleinschmidt
<Rkleinsch1216128(a)aol.com> wrote:

>On Jul 6, 7:38�pm, sean_q_ <nos...(a)no.spam> wrote:
>> I want to relocate my Thruxton's triple tree one inch
>> lower on the forks (ie, so that 1" of the forks would
>> project above the upper triple clamp).
>>
>> Is this likely to have any adverse effects, especially
>> on handling?
>>
>> TIA for any advice, SQ
>
>One other thought.
>
>If you have a centerstand, lowering either end of the
>bike will make it a real backbreaker to put on the
>centerstand. Plan on hacking up the stand if you want
>to use it.

I used to carry a small piece of 2x4, upon which I'd roll the rear
wheel of my Concours before attempting to get that thing onto its
stand. Worked wonders.

Robert
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