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arlindsay1992 · 11-29-2007, 05:17 AM

I was looking at my bike and noticed that it doesn't seem to be level. I think the front end i a little low. Like maybe only an inch maybe two. Should I get a set of +1 springs? I already have +1 legs. I think the seat should be pretty much level with that blue line.

mdkuder · 11-29-2007, 05:57 AM

Nice bike and it looks fine to me but what do I know.

slowkid6 · 11-29-2007, 06:03 AM

looks good to me

makotosun · 11-29-2007, 01:32 PM

If you make the seat level with the blue line, you'll lose the extra friction of the inclined seating surface and just may possibly slide off the back upon heavy acceleration.

Looks perfect to me, but then, I'm an old guy and what do I know......

xr70racer · 11-29-2007, 01:43 PM

It looks fine to me...

Z · 11-29-2007, 01:47 PM

Don't sweat the small stuff...

Spend your time more effectively by removing the BBR stickers on the bike

fat50racer · 11-29-2007, 02:03 PM

well said Z

arlindsay1992 · 11-29-2007, 02:12 PM

Well, not new, but I got another. Then rattle canned it black. Turned out awesome I think. And a lot cheaper than PC. Well other people's opinions are nice, but I'm just going to go ahead and but some 30% stiffer springs that are +1. I think Fast 50's sells a set that matches that description. I think it'll look better.

p3racer · 11-29-2007, 02:18 PM

why not make a couple spacers to put on top of the springs and then just use 2 longer bolts and be done rather than spend more money.

Z · 11-29-2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by arlindsay1992

Well, not new, but I got another. Then rattle canned it black. Turned out awesome I think. And a lot cheaper than PC. Well other people's opinions are nice, but I'm just going to go ahead and but some 30% stiffer springs that are +1. I think Fast 50's sells a set that matches that description. I think it'll look better.

If you aren't going to listen to other people's opinions, then why ask the question?

Make some spacers as it will be cheaper, and everyone around here knows you are all about being thrifty!

arlindsay1992 · 11-29-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Z

If you aren't going to listen to other people's opinions, then why ask the question?

Make some spacers as it will be cheaper, and everyone around here knows you are all about being thrifty!

Well, originally I wasn't sure that I wanted to and I figured I'd let the members here talk me into it. But I eventually talked myself into it. So if it bothers you enough you can delete this thread.

I would use spacers and it would work but then I would still have the stock fork travel. An extra inch would be nice so I figure that I'll pick up a set of these in mild.

Fast50s.com "The Original xr50 Specialist" - Performance Parts Front Fork Springs

50-50 · 11-29-2007, 04:00 PM

Just sit on it! You'll weight the back end down and the front end won't be low anymore!

bat999 · 11-29-2007, 04:36 PM

Looks Great

bhp · 11-29-2007, 05:03 PM

it will sit sweet when you put your arse on it.......

FastMC · 11-29-2007, 06:20 PM

I have a set of those mild +1 springs brand new shipped for $30 in the classifieds.

Pimpindahoes · 11-29-2007, 06:39 PM

sit on it with gear and take that pic again.....

then see how level it is.

arlindsay1992 · 11-29-2007, 07:02 PM

As if I have gear. I ride in jeans, t-shirt, my only pair of shoes, and a streetbike helmet. I didn't know the difference between streetbike helmets and MX helmets at the time. And now I know but I can't afford one. I'm 6'1" and I don't even think that I look that big on the bike.

Anyway. Here is the picture.

xr1million · 11-29-2007, 07:05 PM

look at that!! sits perfectly level!!!!

davez · 11-29-2007, 07:24 PM

Qwoke, with the spacers you still get the same amount of travel as longer springs, it's the legs that affects the travel and you said you already have longer legs.
Also just get a BMX helmet, the better ones are well made and cheaper then a dot helmet and still safe for the warp speeds on your 50X'er

50-50 · 11-29-2007, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arlindsay1992

As if I have gear. I ride in jeans, t-shirt, my only pair of shoes, and a streetbike helmet. I didn't know the difference between streetbike helmets and MX helmets at the time. And now I know but I can't afford one. I'm 6'1" and I don't even think that I look that big on the bike.

Anyway. Here is the picture.

Am I a genius or what? *Shakes his head yes*
Looks as level as can be, but I didn't get my blue line tool out.

Cool stocker Z, though.

11-29-2007, 05:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
arlindsay1992 "High Speed Record Guy" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,369	Is my bike is sitting level? I was looking at my bike and noticed that it doesn't seem to be level. I think the front end i a little low. Like maybe only an inch maybe two. Should I get a set of +1 springs? I already have +1 legs. I think the seat should be pretty much level with that blue line.

11-29-2007, 05:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
mdkuder 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Infidel States of America, specifically Pryor, OK Posts: 1,651	Re: Is my bike is sitting level? Nice bike and it looks fine to me but what do I know.

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makotosun 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington (southwest) Posts: 510 My Mood:	Re: Is my bike is sitting level? If you make the seat level with the blue line, you'll lose the extra friction of the inclined seating surface and just may possibly slide off the back upon heavy acceleration. Looks perfect to me, but then, I'm an old guy and what do I know......

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Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,539	Re: Is my bike is sitting level? Don't sweat the small stuff... Spend your time more effectively by removing the BBR stickers on the bike

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fat50racer 1st Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: T.O. California Posts: 197	Re: Is my bike is sitting level? well said Z

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arlindsay1992 "High Speed Record Guy" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,369	Re: Is my bike is sitting level? Well, not new, but I got another. Then rattle canned it black. Turned out awesome I think. And a lot cheaper than PC. Well other people's opinions are nice, but I'm just going to go ahead and but some 30% stiffer springs that are +1. I think Fast 50's sells a set that matches that description. I think it'll look better.

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50-50 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 1,844 My Mood:	Re: Is my bike is sitting level? Just sit on it! You'll weight the back end down and the front end won't be low anymore!

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Pimpindahoes 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 8,158 My Mood:	Re: Is my bike is sitting level? sit on it with gear and take that pic again..... then see how level it is.

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arlindsay1992 "High Speed Record Guy" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,369	Re: Is my bike is sitting level? As if I have gear. I ride in jeans, t-shirt, my only pair of shoes, and a streetbike helmet. I didn't know the difference between streetbike helmets and MX helmets at the time. And now I know but I can't afford one. I'm 6'1" and I don't even think that I look that big on the bike. Anyway. Here is the picture.

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xr1million 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Just south of hell, FL Posts: 4,812 My Mood:	Re: Is my bike is sitting level? look at that!! sits perfectly level!!!!

11-29-2007, 07:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
davez 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 769	Re: Is my bike is sitting level? Qwoke, with the spacers you still get the same amount of travel as longer springs, it's the legs that affects the travel and you said you already have longer legs. Also just get a BMX helmet, the better ones are well made and cheaper then a dot helmet and still safe for the warp speeds on your 50X'er