Landracing Forum
Tech Information => Steering - Suspension - Rear End => Topic started by: Tswami on May 29, 2012, 02:56:49 PM
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I'm going to be running a 750 2 stroke in a drag frame with a solid swingarm (no rear suspension) and I'm looking for something to run up front. Are there any special considerations when trying to decide? Do I need a large diameter fork or will smaller work fine braced? After I decide how should I set up the stiffness on them? I'm familiar with setting them up for proper street riding but do I need them more rigid?
I plan on running at Loring and at Bonnevile so I'm sure the asphalt is completely different from the salt so suggestions for both are appreciated.
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I run a CBR1000 rigid with a stock front end with stock springs no problems so far!
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Maybe a picture of the bike would help a bit.
She's a long way from done but you can at least get an idea.
(http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m521/Tlswaim/22.jpg)
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(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd166/55chevr/IMG_0197.jpg)
Drag frame - rigid rear, Buell S1W front forks. Laydown bikes are not uncomfortable on the salt flats. On the paved courses like Ohio and Loring it bounces you around a bit but no enough to cause concern. I would use a good set of inverted forks from a crotch rocket (Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda). They are plentiful and cheap enough online.
Joe
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Doesn't look to be a H2?
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Thanks 55, I know its not about the looks but I was hoping to use a spoked front as well. Not a big deal, I'll do whatever gets me down the track. The steering stem has to be tiny, but I think I'll have something machined to put what I need up there.
Ransom, it is in fact an H2 motor. Thats a street H2 project behind it too. There won't be much else H2 stuff on it except the rear hub.
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Because you don't need front brakes, except at over 175mph at Loring, you will have a lot less load on the front suspension. I ran 33mm CB360 forks and rigid rear on my BSA B50 with 2" ground clearance and no problems at 119mph. I don't think you need to go overboard, but then, they didn't call those things "widow makers" for nothing!