XX4me Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Does anyone remember whether it is 2mm or 4mm that one lowers the triple tree on the fork tubes to quicken steering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I doubt you are gonna feel 2mm drop at the front on bike like XX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX4me Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 I wondered if I was remembering correctly. I know it was 6mm shim on rear shock but don't remember what the forks were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I used 4. 6 was a bit much. I suppose it would be very dependent upon the tire's profile, though. Then I ran out of ground clearance and raised them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Mine was shimmed 6mm in the back and dropped 5mm in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I've only run them with rear lift, not lowered front. My current one had a bit too much lift so I lowered it. Lifted rear and lowered front would seem like too much, but I'm sure it varies between bikes/tires/riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX4me Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Thanks for the responses. It jogged my memory and now I'm thinking I set my 2000 XX up with +6mm rear and -4mm front. That setting resulted in me dragging bits when really pushing it through a corner though. Maybe I'll try a little less drop in the front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbird1100 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Depends on where you like your COG, I always lower the front until I start to drag then raise the rear until it's just right. That's just me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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