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« on: December 19, 2013, 03:25:23 PM » |
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Getting ready to install my chrome triple tree and forks on my 01 Standard.
As both are chrome, will I have a problem with slippage between two slick surfaces? I don't want the forks to slip when I hit the first bump.
Think of "roughing up" the inside part of the triple tree with sandpaper.
Thoughts? Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2013, 04:14:02 PM » |
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Don't mess up the surface.
Smooth surfaces have more drag than rough surfaces.
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« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2013, 09:12:42 PM » |
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Smooth surfaces have more drag than rough surfaces.
Ok, that's a new one for me. As I have been walking on a smooth surface of ice for the last two weeks, I have a hard time understanding your statement. Can you explain it? |
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Bone
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« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2013, 02:49:26 AM » |
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Put two pieces of clean window glass together they don't slide easily.
A good example is drag racing. Notice the drive tires are "Slicks".
The more contact area the less spin.
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« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2013, 05:34:32 AM » |
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« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2013, 08:16:15 AM » |
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Yeah but the drag tires and asphault are 2 different materials. One course and one smooth. As for the glass it creates a suction what the 2 panes are placed together. i would rough up the inside of the triple trees. Most parts you buy such as in clamps either have a textured pattern on the inside or are sent with friction tape. Just my .02
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« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2013, 08:29:55 AM » |
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nevermind, i changed my mind. the triple trees are pinch clamps, no need to rough anything up.
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« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2013, 12:50:19 PM » |
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nevermind, i changed my mind. the triple trees are pinch clamps, no need to rough anything up.
I was wonderin bout dat.. specifically if the chrome will flex enuff,,, when you pinch em down? ??? Or,,, will it crack,,, n' flake???  |
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« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2013, 08:58:37 AM » |
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Put two pieces of clean window glass together they don't slide easily.
A good example is drag racing. Notice the drive tires are "Slicks".
The more contact area the less spin.
If slicks provided such great traction we would all be driving around on them. Got any more examples? I'm still not convinced. |
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« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2013, 12:54:53 PM » |
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You would be driving around on them until it started raining. Total contact doesn't allow for water to exit so the slick rides on top of the water. Steering is basically eliminated.
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« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2013, 02:28:53 PM » |
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I think this makes sence. pouch
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« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2013, 09:34:01 PM » |
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Triple tree clamp? I would avoid any chrome in your visual field. The fuel cap thingy drives me nutz on the road.
Just sayin.
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« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2013, 06:54:48 PM » |
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I just had a set polished they look like chrome now I had planned on doin my fork tubes and rear drive housing next  |
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