How can I improve my Harley-Davidson handling?
Best way to improve handling is to respring the front forks with a progressive spring with a higer spring rate suited for your weight. Preload needs to be set to suit the bike’s weight and yours, for rider sag. Dampers are mediocre at best. Aftermarket dampers are available to increase performance.
How do I raise my motorcycle suspension?
Raising front suspension is achieved by pulling out the fork legs from upper triple clamps. This results in increase in castor angle, higher trail ratio, slight increase in wheel base, higher seat height & higher center of gravity.
Can a Harley Davidson take responsibility for a mishap?
If you modify the FLSTS Springer front end in any way that changes our original design, Harley-Davidson cannot and does not assume responsibility for mishaps resulting from these changes. 1WARNING The FLSTS motorcycle was NOT designed for sidecar
What kind of steering dampers do Harley Davidson use?
Steering Damper Kit by HardDrive®. Color: Silver. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from… Steering Damper Kit by Twin Power®. Kit Includes Brackets And Hardware. Satin finish in ball-milled aluminum.
Can you change the front end of a Harley Davidson?
Harley-Davidson has designed and manufactured this custom front end according to our very stringent and well-tested standards. If you modify the FLSTS Springer front end in any way that changes our original design, Harley-Davidson cannot and does not assume responsibility for mishaps resulting from these changes. 1WARNING
What to do when servicing a Harley Davidson?
Be sure engine is cold and do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks anywhere in the area when refueling or servicing fuel system. Doing so could result in fire or explosion causing personal injury. 2. Drain gas and remove fuel tanks. 3. Remove air cleaner and backplate and disconnect throttle cables from carburetor. 4.
What kind of steering head geometry does a Harley have?
The FL rubber mounted family of Harleys don’t have a “fall away” type of steering head geometry. They have the “self centering” type where you check the amount of “swings” to determine what adjustment you do. Too many swings & you tighten the steering head, too little of swings you loosen up the steering head preload.
Steering Damper Kit by HardDrive®. Color: Silver. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from… Steering Damper Kit by Twin Power®. Kit Includes Brackets And Hardware. Satin finish in ball-milled aluminum.
What can I do to improve front suspension on a Harley Davidson?
Changing fork oil is a great way to improve the front suspension without the costs or hassle of installing replacement fork components. Skill Level – Moderate; while swapping fork springs is quit easy, accessing the springs on Touring models requires minor front-end disassembly.
What causes a Harley Davidson steering head to wobble?
Steering Head Bearings Incorrect neck adjustment will cause wobble, on deceleration or at high speeds. A loose neck is the most common culprit of wobble after tires and wheels. Neck inspection and adjustment is an important service point on a major service that should never be overlooked.