900 front forks, and first impressions.

[stef]

changed the belts on the 900 and took the beast for a spin.
Bike ran OK, but i didnt push the revs up.
I found the riding position very uncomfortable though.
possibly due to a bent clutch lever (i did that), and brake lever too far out.
The gear selector needs adjusting as well.

but overall , it's around the shoulders that the position wasnt good.
then i noticed that the forks were pushed further down the yokes than on the 600.
I have about 1 inch between the top of the fork tube and the top yoke. This is what i think is the norm. On the 900, the top of the tube is flush with the top of the top yoke. that could be why i am uncomfortable.
Can anyone tell me what the setting should be ? considering those are the showa forks (97 bike)?

[Pedro]

My forks are 22mm above the top of the top yoke. You might want to try rotating the bar forwards or backwards a little to change the riding pisition.

[stef]

My forks are 22mm above the top of the top yoke. You might want to try rotating the bar forwards or backwards a little to change the riding pisition.
is yours a 900 from the same era, ped ? (with the showa forks..)

[crust]

The factory workshop manual says to set the fork legs 280mm from the underneath of the lower triple clamp to the top of the fork leg - (not the top of the fork nut)

I personally run 285mm as it makes the bike turn quicker but I have a steering damper fitted.

If your shoulders are hurting you might try rotating the handlebars back a bit.

:) Crust

[stef]

thank you for all this chaps..
this should sort the ride out.

[crust]

You can view the factory manual here:

http://www.duc.nu/manuals/

The set up detail and picture are on P167

:) Crust