Lithium Battery on Hyperstrada

Araitim · Oct 8, 2021

BadToTheBown said:
I have altered it, so you're not wrong but I've also biased more weight on the front, which helps cornering grip and keeping the front down to delay shimmy, like my R1100S bikes, it likes weight on the front, or so I find...

I know this is getting way off topic but..
So, would the average aggressive rider benefit from lowering the triple tree on the fork if the rest of the suspension is upgraded with aftermarket pieces? If so, how far was the sweet spot to mess around with? I have the Andreani cartridges and Mupo rear. Rides very nice and with the M9rr's it is quick to turn off center but if there is another set up that someone discovered works good I would like to try.

gatdammit · Oct 8, 2021

I've been wanting to do this since installing my rear shock. When I press it really hard, the performance is there. However, easy to moderate driving (just cruising down the highway and hit a bump or long sweeper with imperfection somewhere) it feels like it's fighting the front end. It's a tall order for me considering my workshop is a bike tent. Also worry it will put more pressure on the crotchal region.

N4teTheGreat · Oct 8, 2021

My bike has never been a problem in this regard. 90+ on the highway and it's rock solid. Grooved pavement, potholes, whatever it just keeps rolling. Only bike I've ever had a problem with being light in the front was due to the rear shock being too soft which caused too much squat. I do sit up close to the tank when riding twisty roads and it helps with turn in and feeling planted mid corner.

gatdammit · Oct 9, 2021

It's not performance, per se. Handles amazing in all condition. But if I gently tug on the bars at speed with just a couple fingers, they twist effortlessly, like the front tire is just skimming the tarmac. Modifiers - 95% of the time I have 10+ lbs in the bags, Touring screen, Not a small frame in the wind. If I try and tuck in under the screen, I notice slightly more stability.

Again, they weren't modeling the Hayabusa when they drew the front end. This is a round town hooligan bike.

N4teTheGreat · Oct 12, 2021

I notice the rear gets a little lighter when I load it up for a trip and I am an absolute sail in the wind (my gas mileage concurs), front stays nice and planted for the most part. I've had it come up when cresting a hill on the gas a few times which is either fun or unnerving depending on what is ahead on the road. I'd guess adding some pre-load to your rear shock might do wonders for stability and keeping that tire planted. Before I had the suspension on mine setup for my weight there were a few spots I could reliably get the front up with a little throttle, now I suspect I'd have to sit back and tug on the bars which sounds like a disaster waiting to happen given my rear brake skill level.

Aliplanb · Dec 19, 2021

gatdammit said:
Many have. You have to "warm them up" in colder temps, but well worth the efficiency and weight savings, in my book. I did nothing except recently fitted a new ground/pwr/starter lead kit. If you ride in extremely cold environments you may not want to run it year round.

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