Leveling Link & Slipping the Forks ??????

[TearlessTom]

Okay more questions.

 

#1 I have been reading about the improved handling with the Leveling Link, but I only see it advertised or mentioned on the Venture and not the RSTD.

 

I noticed on my RSTD it has a link on the rear shock.

 

Is the Leveling Link available for the RSTD or is it only for the Venture ( I am a little unclear on this)?

 

And to be honest , so far I have been happy with the handling of the bike but if I can make it better I would like to do so.

 

#2 Slipping the forks?

 

Looking at the forks on the RSTD I I raised the forks doesn't the Schrader Valves on top of the forks hit the bottom of the handle bar?

 

I don't see how this works without the bar interfering.

 

Anyone with Photos?

 

Thanks again.

 

Tom

[SilvrT]

In answer to #1, the RSTD and RSV are the same.

[TearlessTom]

Okay so they both have the same link. Since my bike seem to handle pretty well for me;

 

How can I tell if it has the Leveling Link or the standard OEM link?

 

Today is my 3rd day with the bike. I bought it Saturday. Filled up, added some Seafoam and rode it 170 mile home. (42 mpg)

 

Sunday I adjusted the shocks some, rode a little filled back up with gas added some more Seafoam and cleaned a lot. Bike is running better every time I start it up. Gotta love Seafoam!

 

Today weather was iffy ( rain threatening) so I took the long way home from the dealer which was closed. 65 miles later I am back at home.

 

While at the closed dealers parking lot I took advantage of the situation and did some Low Speed Maneuvers while there. Was able to do some low speed 360,720, 1080 ,

figure 8's ...etc. (you get the idea)

 

I couldn't quit do the lock to lock but only because I could not reach full lock with the handle bars. I think I see a Flanders in my future.!!

 

So like I said, I am very happy with how she handle so far but if I can make it better I will be even happier...

 

So back to my question... How do I tell if my link is OEM or a Leveling Link?

 

Tom

[tsigwing]

Okay so they both have the same link. Since my bike seem to handle pretty well for me;

 

How can I tell if it has the Leveling Link or the standard OEM link?

 

Today is my 3rd day with the bike. I bought it Saturday. Filled up, added some Seafoam and rode it 170 mile home. (42 mpg)

 

Sunday I adjusted the shocks some, rode a little filled back up with gas added some more Seafoam and cleaned a lot. Bike is running better every time I start it up. Gotta love Seafoam!

 

Today weather was iffy ( rain threatening) so I took the long way home from the dealer which was closed. 65 miles later I am back at home.

 

While at the closed dealers parking lot I took advantage of the situation and did some Low Speed Maneuvers while there. Was able to do some low speed 360,720, 1080 ,

figure 8's ...etc. (you get the idea)

 

I couldn't quit do the lock to lock but only because I could not reach full lock with the handle bars. I think I see a Flanders in my future.!!

 

So like I said, I am very happy with how she handle so far but if I can make it better I will be even happier...

 

So back to my question... How do I tell if my link is OEM or a Leveling Link?

 

Tom

 

You would probable have to measure them, and even then it would be close since they are only 1/4" different in lengths.