How do jack up kits affect handling?

BillyJ · Nearly there... Joined: 07 Jan 2013 Karma :

I might get a jack up kit for the bandit to relieve me of aching legs after long rides, how will affect the handling?
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Taught2BCauti... · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Karma :

It will affect the centre of gravity, alter the steering geometry and affect braking - but hard to say if it will be a good thing or not.

It might be better to fit adjustable footpegs or handlebar risers to give you a more comfortable riding position.
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chickenstrip · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Dec 2013 Karma :

I would have thought it would quicken turn-in slightly, similar to dropping the bike on the forks. In which case I would guess it could affect stability at speed a little. Not necessarily badly, but I noticed on dropping mine 10mm on the forks, turn-in did feel easier but felt a little more flighty at high speed. The trade off was worth it though, I felt.
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Old Git Racing · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Karma :

Surely a jack up kit won't alter the relationship of arse to footpegs? You need adjustable footpegs, taller seat etc.

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Just put a pad on the seat and see if that helps. You could probably get one with a nudey lady on it to suit your idiom.
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APNess · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

Puts more weight on the front wheel, seems to sharpen up steering... but under heavy braking I found it lifted the back wheel quite a bit. That's some feat seeing I'm about 18 stone in all the gear. Makes back brake nigh on useless if you use it (I used to try and use both, now generally just use front).

The main issue I had was that it transferred the weight on the sidestand so the bike wanted to go walkies. Caught it twice after it tried to go for a walk after being stood for a few minutes. After that I went back to standard dogbones.

An issue you will have is that the suspension will need tweaking at the front (probably to soften it off).

Overall I'd say it's not worth, it, but not a big job to change them. I would recommend having a mate on hand to hold the bike while you jack up the shock to get the new dogbones in though. Just to be safe so the bike don't tip over...
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