Geometry, it matters

[TriumPhil]

Claviger, I'm running the EM 240/55 rear and Michelin 1440/75 up front with 12" Progressive 440 shocks and my big girl flicks like a Bic and handles like adream.

What is my rake and trail?

I went back to the 140 after running the EM 130 up front which lightened the front end up a bit too much for my liking... it was a bit, uhh, twitchy under hard throttle - front end hopped around like a tap dancer on crack.

 

[Claviger]

I can't say, I'm hoping to get measurements on some other configurations besides my fringe case at some point lol.

Once my bike comes back I'm going to let one of the local trackday instructors take it for a ride so I can get some unfiltered feedback from someone who can ride his ass off.

 

[TRIIICK]

I 'd like to discuss weight distribution...

 

[barbagris]

I 'd like to discuss weight distribution...

Just use CE rated knee/elbow pads in your Pajamas.

 

[Claviger]

I 'd like to discuss weight distribution...

Distribution for the R3 is easy man, way too much on the back lol

 

[IMFASTTOO]

The other book to get - be it older - is MOTORCYCLE ENGINEERING by Phil Irving (yes That Phil Irving - Of Vincent fame).
We all make mistakes. Spain is where engineers with a hatred of the cold go to die. Merlincar - Puny R3 engines - Pah!

It has been my great luck to have met many of the old school Chassis Gods. Rickman, Miller, Foale, and Defazio. To this day a major regret is not getting old man Defazio to make me a new front end for my Guzzi. They were in a tiny little shop in Yeovil. Never met John Britten and it's always been something I wanted to do.

Iwas the RICkMAN importer and distributor for many years and helped in the development of the RICKMAN CR CAFE RACERS and ROAD RACERS

 

[barbagris]

Iwas the RICMAN importer and distributor for many years and helped in the development of the RICKMAN CR CAFE RACERS and ROAD RACERS

Small world - I used to get my fork springs made across the road from their workshops too.
Everything around there smelled of welding, oil and fibreglass - happy days.

Went for a nostalgia visit two years ago on the way to meet some mates at a pub.
All changed - AND NOT IMO FOR THE BETTER. Well except England has discovered NOT-INSTANT COFFEE.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

Small world - I used to get my fork springs made across the road from their workshops too.
Everything around there smelled of welding, oil and fibreglass - happy days.

Went for a nostalgia visit two years ago on the way to meet some mates at a pub.
All changed - AND NOT IMO FOR THE BETTER. Well except England has discovered NOT-INSTANT COFFEE.

I spent some time there and we would hit the PUB for lunch everyday LOL I stayed with DEREK RICKMAN at his estate and He would stay at my place when he came to the USA

 

[barbagris]

I spent some time there and we would hit the PUB for lunch everyday LOL I stayed with DEREK RICKMAN at his estate and He would stay at my place when he came to the USA

Everybody hits the pub for lunch. 2 pints ( In my case - CIDER.) and a cheese sandwich. Add 1/2 raw onion if you want to kiss cows after.

Just out of interest what years - I might have been underage drinking in the corner.