Changing Motorcycle Fork Position/Geometry Using Your Kickstand

You can still change fork position to improve the handling of your motorcycle even without those fancy motorcycle stands, because the manufacturer was kind enough to provide a kick stand as standard equipment.

[Grubbypaws]

Thank you Dave for all of your awesome videos! It seems there’s a tutorial for every job needed for my track bike! Bloody legend!!!❤

[bluewickedburner]

Listen to this man, he knows what he is talking about. You can watch dozens of other videos from people who do nothing but tell you how wrong you are and then you can watch one of Dave's videos and learn something. He doesn't guess about about anything, he explains why something works, explains exactly how to replicate what he shows you and explains all the details that others gloss over because they really don't know.

There are how to videos and then there is Dave Moss. The former is most often pure nonsense while the latter is fact, explaination and success. If you watch the Dave Moss Tuning videos you won't need to watch all the videos on how to fix or repair the things you broke otherwise.

[daveross]

Getting back into biking after 20 years off. Bought a 2001 zx6r the forks had been dropped 16mm as I'm 17 stone thought I'd put them back to standard (flush) it's like riding a different bike stable and I'm using all the tyre now. Great videos and I'm learning all the time, a very happy 58 year old.

[rtroiani]

Damn you and thank you! Lol. I spent an hour with my Triumph Bonneville trying to slide the forks up including a long pipe clamp and a ratchet strap, no luck. Watched the first few minutes seeing you explain the friction and wiggle the shock, went to the garage and was finished in five minutes, thank you!!!

[layingblacklines]

I guess this technique would also help if you want to syringe in or out a little fork oil to adjust the air gap. Or for getting the fork caps back on again anyway. I've only ever adjusted the air gap with the forks off the bike. Getting the headstock paddock stand requires removing a bunch of bodywork on my bike. Might give this a go as it should allow me to do it quickly with minimal fuss. Funny how the obvious things like using the side stand to take the weight aren't always so obvious until they've been pointed out. Thanks 👍

[ballinb]

Simple and straight to the point. No jack needed 🎉

[doinok]

Thankyou for replying Dave
I really love your channel mate it’s awesome
I just had a Cbr 07 fireblade stolen last December 28 it broke my heart I’ve just saved like mad and got a 16 r1 and even the smallest rock feels like a speed hump
Cheers mate good health 🏍👍🤝

[iconwatches]

While doing the left fork, lower the left handlebar clamp as the same to the right measurement and use it as a stopper to stop it from going down too much, also just use a normal Allen key to tighten and loosen top bridge nut quickly

[dustynbustos]

I've had times were I could set the handlebar clamp at the same distance I moved the first leg, and used it as a stop. One handy thing about track bikes. It can be tricky when one doesn't have clip-ons. I enjoy your videos!

[JB]

I'd rather set the clip-ons the needed distance below the upper triple clamp, tighten the bolt, then release the triple clamps, and the forks will come up only up to the point where the clip-ons hit the upper triple clamp. The forks cannot "shoot through" this way. Then just tighten the triple clamps and, if neccessary, adjust the clip-on position.

[valon]

That is actually cool, never thought i could be done without basically straping the bike to the roof🙈 good job Dave! Happy allergy season😊

[jamiehalifax]

My bike seems to have rings scribed around the top of where the shocks sticks up past the top clamp ..must be for assuring both are equal if you dont measure with a caliper..but both combined, would be reassuring 👍

[DatOldeBiker]

You make it look relatively easy, that's technique and experience I guess. I have tried this method on my 650 - nearly got a hernia lol. :>)

[denisr]

oh wow, and you do it with side stand. I went much longer route, with paddock stands and with front wheel removed ! :D

[perryssip]

Thank you for simplifying that cause so many other video make it look hard

[mt-slayer]

Your the man dave!! Lowered my 2019 MT07 forks 8mm and this was confirmation i did the job right, thanks man! On a side note ive watched your videos on how to fix the 07 front suspension and wondered what would you recommend for 145# rider in full gear? Still cut 10 mil off spacer and thicker fluid?

[jaikanths]

Runny nose seems to be bad. Do take care sir!

[Striple]

Hi Dave, does 2mm have a big impact on a bikes behavior. I changed fork oil and by reinstalling them I did put the fork 2mm to low in the triple clamp. Does those 2mm have a big impact in turning behavior or can I leave it like it is. I really appreciate your knowledge about this issue.

[denisr]

Actually question, does this trick way work if the bike does not have clip-ons, but the handle bar..?

[CheekyMiner]

What does that actually do to the handling, i ask because i recently purchased a dual sport bike and noticed the fork tubes are at least half an inch more exposed over the factory setting. The previous owner was shorter.