Future GG - what would you specify ?

I was looking at some sites and even find it interesting that some brands are allocating the air filter in the fuel tank of the local box and the fuel tank they are allocating under the seat to improve the bike's center of gravity, this solution is applied on the bikes of AJP and now TM 2016. I do not know even where this practice helps in handling the bike but I think an interesting solution
 
gasgasxc said:
How are they lowering the fork heights besides sliding the forks down in the clamps??
Specially made triple clamps?

Or seat??
Pegs??

Lowering links have been around for a long time.
But that will upset the balance of things in the steering department.
How quick or how slow it steers.
Does it tuck.Dive.Or the opposite.

Could you elaborate some on the process.
Feedback?

Thx
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Spacers inside limit the travel. Bike or my case bikes still handle great. I give up something but to me it's worth it. BTW you can't compare Top MX riders that are short to a bunch of old guys riding rock infested trail and hills. I myself am much better and faster on a shortened bike than stock when I get into snotty trail, I can dab when I need to and drop the bike much less. Some places it may make no sense in shortening a bike but in New England if you're short it will help.
 
Instead of lowering bikes just make a law if your under 5'10" or less than 32" inseam you may not buy a gasgas, punishable by death. That'll solve it!
 
You know I would have to throw in my 2 cents on the subject. Not directly at changing the motorcycle but what needs to be changed internally. After nearly 2 years in my association with the company, here is my "Wish List" moving forward....

#1. Quality control inspectors in place at every step of the assembly process at the factory.

#2. Higher quality parts used in assembly of the motorcycle.

#3. Factory technical support. An actual human being that can speak English and knows the difference between a screwdriver and a hammer, and understands the importance of returning a phone call or e-mail within 24 hours.

#4. A parts inventory specialist that has a working knowledge of counting from 1 to 10 without taking their shoes off first.

#5. A purchasing manager that understands the basic principals of margins and cost averaging.

#6. A shipping manager that understands to either fill the box with parts...or...use a smaller box when air shipping orders.

#7. A real R&D team that travels to the USA and works with us to develop products that can compete with other brands.

#8. An aftersales team that will work and develop quality branded accessory and performance items that our customer will want to buy.

#9. A professional marketing team. (I can only do so much on Facebook, sorry)

#10. Accepts the USA as their #1 priority in growing the brand. We are the largest off-road market in the world. It is way past time we be acknowledged as such, and finally be given the tools to succeed.

Am I asking for too much? :)
 
Rod Overstreet said:
You know I would have to throw in my 2 cents on the subject. Not directly at changing the motorcycle but what needs to be changed internally. After nearly 2 years in my association with the company, here is my "Wish List" moving forward....

#1. Quality control inspectors in place at every step of the assembly process at the factory.

#2. Higher quality parts used in assembly of the motorcycle.

#3. Factory technical support. An actual human being that can speak English and knows the difference between a screwdriver and a hammer, and understands the importance of returning a phone call or e-mail within 24 hours.

#4. A parts inventory specialist that has a working knowledge of counting from 1 to 10 without taking their shoes off first.

#5. A purchasing manager that understands the basic principals of margins and cost averaging.

#6. A shipping manager that understands to either fill the box with parts...or...use a smaller box when air shipping orders.

#7. A real R&D team that travels to the USA and works with us to develop products that can compete with other brands.

#8. An aftersales team that will work and develop quality branded accessory and performance items that our customer will want to buy.

#9. A professional marketing team. (I can only do so much on Facebook, sorry)

#10. Accepts the USA as their #1 priority in growing the brand. We are the largest off-road market in the world. It is way past time we be acknowledged as such, and finally be given the tools to succeed.

Am I asking for too much? :)
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Sounds good to me!!!
 
Rod Overstreet said:
#6. A shipping manager that understands to either fill the box with parts...or...use a smaller box when air shipping orders.

:)
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Ha ha!

I ordered a fender from GoFasters awhile back, it came in this very large...make that a damn huge box. I almost called them...to tell them to give the shipping kid some guidance. :)
 
julianorettore said:
I was looking at some sites and even find it interesting that some brands are allocating the air filter in the fuel tank of the local box and the fuel tank they are allocating under the seat to improve the bike's center of gravity, this solution is applied on the bikes of AJP and now TM 2016. I do not know even where this practice helps in handling the bike but I think an interesting solution
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Old Husabergs were that way, which was carried over to the 70 degree engine as well. I would assume it was originally made for deep water crossings than for handling.

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Rod Overstreet said:
You know I would have to throw in my 2 cents on the subject. Not directly at changing the motorcycle but what needs to be changed internally. After nearly 2 years in my association with the company, here is my "Wish List" moving forward....

#1. Quality control inspectors in place at every step of the assembly process at the factory.

#2. Higher quality parts used in assembly of the motorcycle.

#3. Factory technical support. An actual human being that can speak English and knows the difference between a screwdriver and a hammer, and understands the importance of returning a phone call or e-mail within 24 hours.

#4. A parts inventory specialist that has a working knowledge of counting from 1 to 10 without taking their shoes off first.

#5. A purchasing manager that understands the basic principals of margins and cost averaging.

#6. A shipping manager that understands to either fill the box with parts...or...use a smaller box when air shipping orders.

#7. A real R&D team that travels to the USA and works with us to develop products that can compete with other brands.

#8. An aftersales team that will work and develop quality branded accessory and performance items that our customer will want to buy.

#9. A professional marketing team. (I can only do so much on Facebook, sorry)

#10. Accepts the USA as their #1 priority in growing the brand. We are the largest off-road market in the world. It is way past time we be acknowledged as such, and finally be given the tools to succeed.

Am I asking for too much? :)
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This could be said for all brands. haha

I'd love to work there.
 
Mick said:
Old Husabergs were that way, which was carried over to the 70 degree engine as well. I would assume it was originally made for deep water crossings than for handling.
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690's are the same way, it kind of sucks having the intake pointed at you as every little top end noise is pointed right at your face. Two strokes probably would be a little different
 
...... could use monoshock rear suspension type, such as are used in KTM's, I believe that the fact of dispensing the link mechanism, decrease the weight
 
julianorettore said:
...... could use monoshock rear suspension type, such as are used in KTM's, I believe that the fact of dispensing the link mechanism, decrease the weight
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you mean PDS not monoshock. All bikes ahve been mono shock since the 70's ish.

PDS is linkless.

They are a little finicky to tune. Interesting their race bikes are linked and their enduro bukes are linkless (PDS). However I think Johnny Walker uses PDS and Graham Jarvis uses linked.

KTM has worked for a long time at it and is going back to linked on some of their bikes.

I don't think the average or above average rider would tell the difference.
 
hadfield4wd said:
you mean PDS not monoshock. All bikes ahve been mono shock since the 70's ish.

PDS is linkless.

They are a little finicky to tune. Interesting their race bikes are linked and their enduro bukes are linkless (PDS). However I think Johnny Walker uses PDS and Graham Jarvis uses linked.

KTM has worked for a long time at it and is going back to linked on some of their bikes.

I don't think the average or above average rider would tell the difference.
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All of the Husaberg/Husqvarna bikes are linked, even with the more mellow motor setup and wide ratio gears. The KTM's are only linked on the XC model which is not the ideal tool for hard enduro.

That would be my guess as to why that is.
 
I'm sure johnny walker can get anything he wants. Wide ratio trans in a pds chassis. Pretty sure he's not taking a bike off the showroom floor
 
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