leading link on a Modified motorcycle?

[Hans Blom]

A rule question on front ends, sorry still haven't received my rule book this year....Can you run a leading link front suspension on a scoot in Modified (M-PG)frame class. pretty much stock frame with different swingarm and a leading link bolted to original neck.

Hans

[1212FBGS]

Yes you can modify the front end any way you want.
kr

[bak189]

BUT WHY, would you want to run a HEAVY leading-link frt-end on a solo bike.........
leading-links belong on a sidecar not a solo bike............

[Hans Blom]

Don't tell Tony Foale that! Actually a leading link can be no heavier than a typical 60s British front fork, and can offer , depending on design, way more geometry adjustability that a typical tube design.  Another big bonus is the ride height adjustablility WITH still having good dampening characteristics unlike a raked tube fork. Personally I think it can be made to be much more aerodynamic than a tube fork as well, which is one of my main interests. They USED to be only for sidecars, other than the use on solo bikes since the invention of the motorcycle.

[bak189]

Hey Hans, if you really want to go ALL the way on your front-end suspension........take a look at our BAKKER FRAMEBOUW site in the Netherlands..........and go with a center-hub set up...........even Tony Foale would like that!!!

[Hans Blom]

BAK, very cool site, looks like you do some nice one-off work, my kind of stuff! Yeah, a center-hub front wheel would be trick, but then jumps you into a whole new ballpark with regards to cost. But I do agree with you on the weight of a LL, in terms of I would not put one on one of my road race bikes, too much weight at the outside of your turning arc...but should be just what i need for my LSR bike.

[narider]

And the fact that center hub steering is not legal in the modified classes(unless it came from OEM that way).
Todd

[Hans Blom]

so a leading link IS legal and a center hub is NOT?  What is the reasoning behind this? Is it specifically stated?

[1212FBGS]

ok check it out.... 06 rule book, page 101...." original lights, instruments, fenders, gas & oil tank, seat, forks, swing arm, shocks, brakes and WHEElS are optional". so ....... if ya dont want to use forks you dont have to.... heck you dont even have to use wheels if ya dont want 2 :lol:
kent

[bak189]

Just remeber folks.....SCTA/BNI RULES ARE NOT "THE HOLY GRAIL"  
We do now have a ALL M/C  Speed Trial in the BUB Meet  (check the AMA/FIM Rules)

[Hans Blom]

In that case I'm using tracks in the back with a ski up front!

[narider]

Just remeber folks.....SCTA/BNI RULES ARE NOT "THE HOLY GRAIL"

So you're saying their rules won't hold water!
Todd

[narider]

so a leading link IS legal and a center hub is NOT?  What is the reasoning behind this? Is it specifically stated?

Correct unless oem. I don't know. Yes.
If you have a rulebook, you know as much as I do.. more if you read the car section.
Todd

[JackD]

Just remeber folks.....SCTA/BNI RULES ARE NOT "THE HOLY GRAIL"

So you're saying their rules won't hold water!
Todd

While the SCTA rules are far from perfect, they do benifit from many years of experience and do not serve at the pleasure of a promoter.

[narider]

While the SCTA rules are far from perfect, they do benifit from many years of experience and do not serve at the pleasure of a promoter.

Animosity attack.... when you can't reach out and touch someone - well said.

By the way, where'd you buy all those points Jack?  
Todd