bansheemaniac1 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 i lowered the front of my banshee 3" and tried to drive it up the road, and it was like a snake on drugs. what the hell?? Do I need a swaybar or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmaloch Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 When you lowered your frontend you changed your alignment. If your going to keep it like that you need to make some adjustments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowit Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 When you lowered your frontend you changed your alignment. If your going to keep it like that you need to make some adjustments. As stated above, your alignment has changed and will need to be calibrated. Generally the OEM does not set up a bike to close anyway because they are made for off road use. An alignment shop is your best bet but for small adjustments at home, you will want to really look at the toe. Toe "in" or pigeon towing will cause a very unstable steering situation. Toe it out a hair and that should help. Also check your camber. You will want a very neutral camber geometry for pavement riding which is totally different than off road setups. Mull Engineering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheemaniac1 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 As stated above, your alignment has changed and will need to be calibrated. Generally the OEM does not set up a bike to close anyway because they are made for off road use. An alignment shop is your best bet but for small adjustments at home, you will want to really look at the toe. Toe "in" or pigeon towing will cause a very unstable steering situation. Toe it out a hair and that should help. Also check your camber. You will want a very neutral camber geometry for pavement riding which is totally different than off road setups. Mull Engineering ok. i'll try that. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKheathen Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 actualy, won't lowering it throw the toe out? large amount of toe out will make it want to grab in either direction. as said, a little toe out will do you good(1/16"-1/8" wider @ the front of the tires) i belive the 3" would bring your camber pretty close to neutral, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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