Re: Fork angle vs. front tire contact point.


Vito wrote:

> Back when mid & western 2-laners were straight for miles dudes raked
> their forks to make the bike more stable at speed. then
> extended the fork to bring it back up to height. This caught on as a fad and
> became over-exaggerated.

So, ummmm, when did the Kansas highway department start making 2-laners
twisty instead of straight? Could I find some nice sportbike roads out
in western KS?

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