[Max_NYC]

Hi there,

I'm about to order a set of new suspensions for my Bonnie, I'm leaning towards the Hagon Nitro's for their range of adjustability, and I wonder if 370mm (maximum lenght available for the Nitro's according to http://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/nitro.htm) is too long for a Bonnie. Does this lenght (10mm / 0.4'' more than the Thruxton stock lenght) will badly affect the handling of the Bonnie ?

I'd like to go as long as possible with the rear shocks because I have 36'' inseams. Also, I've heard a lot that taller shocks on the Bonnie would improve/quicken its handling. But how tall can we go?

Max

 

[SCCTrim]

I'd imagine this will only quicken the steering to some degree, I wouldnt anticipate "ill handling" from doing it...just different handling.


If you havent purchased alum rim's for your ride something else you could do is install a 18" rear rim.

 

[Max_NYC]

If you havent purchased alum rim's for your ride something else you could do is install a 18" rear rim.

How about Thruxton lenght shocks + 18'' rear rim? "Ill handling"?

What's the best combination? Thruxton lenght shocks with stock rear rim? Bonnie lenght shocks with 18'' rear rim?

[ This message was edited by: Max_NYC on 2007-01-28 19:42 ]

 

[SCCTrim]

I cant answer that, as I have no experience with doing either. Be a trail blazer man....let us know how you make out.

 

[setts]

A complex question. But the simplistic answer is the higher the back relative to the front the quicker the turn in but the more twitchy the bike and the less directionally stable. Sports bikes have small rake angles, cruisers have large rake angles. Rake & trail are the key numbers. These are not (exclusively) determined by the head angle as a bigger rear wheel or longer rear shocks will decrease rake even though the head angle remains constant. So the longer Hagons will improve turn in by reducing rake at the (slight) expense of directional stability. The same with an 18" wheel, but an 18" wheel reduces your rubber options significantly. The longer Hagons should be your best solution.