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<blockquote data-quote="DaveKamp" data-source="post: 203167" data-attributes="member: 5122"><p>I didn't particularly have a serious problem with wobble... I could MAKE it wobble by bumping one handlebar with the heel of my hand, but I can do that with my GL1200 too...</p><p></p><p>What I had biggest issues with, was that the suspension travel went away fast, the tubes exhibited lots of 'sticktion', and they'd twist under hard braking- it'd wanna pull left on account of single disk caliper torque.</p><p></p><p>Under weight and windload, the fairing created lots of downforce at highway speed... and of course, lots of dive.</p><p></p><p>I'm a bicyclist... a 2-day 250-mile ride isn't alien to my hide, and I used to do some road and criterium (closed course loop) racing, so I'm particularly comfortable using lots of front brake. Having the front wheel doing 100% of my braking effort (daylight between rear wheel and ground) is not alien to my skillset, I like my machines to be predictable, stable, and solid whilst howling that front wheel. I'm also very willing to navigate over and around obstacles to keep myself safe, so ground clearance is very desireable for clearing curbs and avoiding road obstructions. </p><p></p><p>Going to a bigger set of tubes, wider tree spacing, and dual disks improved it's nose-down handling attitude substantially. I don't recall how much change in steering geometry occurred... it was minimal, but noticeable. Axle mounts are essentially same (no significant change in trail), and while the triple-tree design is a wee bit different in rake, most of the geometric change in rake/trail a result of the springs being strong enough to actually maintain the bike's elevation with the fairing and my 190lb arse under real road/handing load.</p><p></p><p>It made an absolute WORLD of difference in my '79 CX. Obviously, later CX an GL 500/600's used different arrangements, as well as dual disk brakes, they had air adjustability (mine not)... and I've never ridden a Silver, so I have no clue how mine compares to those, but if any of you happen to be on two wheels in my vicinity (eastern edge of Iowa) is more than welcome to take it for a whirl!</p><p></p><p>Nixing the mechanical fan helped smooth out the engine, and basically eliminated need to make adjustments to cam chain tensioner. Never had stator or charging problems. I wore out lots of tires and speedometers...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaveKamp, post: 203167, member: 5122"] I didn't particularly have a serious problem with wobble... I could MAKE it wobble by bumping one handlebar with the heel of my hand, but I can do that with my GL1200 too... What I had biggest issues with, was that the suspension travel went away fast, the tubes exhibited lots of 'sticktion', and they'd twist under hard braking- it'd wanna pull left on account of single disk caliper torque. Under weight and windload, the fairing created lots of downforce at highway speed... and of course, lots of dive. I'm a bicyclist... a 2-day 250-mile ride isn't alien to my hide, and I used to do some road and criterium (closed course loop) racing, so I'm particularly comfortable using lots of front brake. Having the front wheel doing 100% of my braking effort (daylight between rear wheel and ground) is not alien to my skillset, I like my machines to be predictable, stable, and solid whilst howling that front wheel. I'm also very willing to navigate over and around obstacles to keep myself safe, so ground clearance is very desireable for clearing curbs and avoiding road obstructions. Going to a bigger set of tubes, wider tree spacing, and dual disks improved it's nose-down handling attitude substantially. I don't recall how much change in steering geometry occurred... it was minimal, but noticeable. Axle mounts are essentially same (no significant change in trail), and while the triple-tree design is a wee bit different in rake, most of the geometric change in rake/trail a result of the springs being strong enough to actually maintain the bike's elevation with the fairing and my 190lb arse under real road/handing load. It made an absolute WORLD of difference in my '79 CX. Obviously, later CX an GL 500/600's used different arrangements, as well as dual disk brakes, they had air adjustability (mine not)... and I've never ridden a Silver, so I have no clue how mine compares to those, but if any of you happen to be on two wheels in my vicinity (eastern edge of Iowa) is more than welcome to take it for a whirl! Nixing the mechanical fan helped smooth out the engine, and basically eliminated need to make adjustments to cam chain tensioner. Never had stator or charging problems. I wore out lots of tires and speedometers... [/QUOTE]
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