05-28-2015, 03:59 PM
(05-28-2015, 11:07 AM)Jim21680_imp Wrote: If changing the approach angle isn't an option, you might be able to grab a few extra millimeters by sliding the forks all the way down the triple tree (if that's not already maxxed out). Also, you can have some washers made to stick above the rear springs, inside the retainer buckets. I don't think I'd go any thicker than a 1/4 inch or so, but that might be all you need. Lastly, maybe you can find a set of larger profile tires??
After that, I'd go for the diet idea or get a new bike
Thank you you two for you anti-girthist suggestions of dieting; at 120kg / 264lbs I do admit that might make a difference, but the ramp is narrow and has steps either side - I can in effect take a lot of my weight off as I walk it up the ramp.
You mentioned forks - what's the triple tree? (I will get on google) And springs? Could I just get some longer ones? I did think about tyres, in fact when I bought it it was done up cafe racer style (see pic), with different srings, but I had him return it to standard - duh! To be fair he was 1000 miles from my house so I couldn't test it on my ramp..