Hi all,

In search for answers to one question I find myself asking another...

I see many people swapping to lower bars for the purpose of achieving a more balanced weight distribution by way of putting more weight on the front wheel. My background is in motocross and we frequently adjust the front ride height to suit the track by sliding forks in the triple clamps. If the front end pushes, lower the front to be more planted entering corners...

I was looking at my front forks on my SD and there looks to be TONS of room for adjusting. The diameter of the forks remains constant for almost half of the length of the things. There is also plenty of room from the top clamp and the bars so the adjustments seem almost unlimited.

My question is: Has anyone played around with sliding the forks around to get better balance on their bike? You could achieve better handling without compromising rider geometry and comfort. And at a cost of exactly $0.00 or Pounds, Euros, whatever you have in your pocket!

Thanks for your input and insight!

Not recommended, SD has a very radical front end as it comes (mk1 more so).....works much better going the other way

As KTM666 says its not recommended. It will make the bike steer even faster but you will lose stability at speed and front end grip in corners. If anything people push the forks down through the yokes.

Gogo was kind enough to share this...

http://www.gotagteam.com/KTM_Days/Video ... s_KTM.html