Scotty Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 I know the older bikers will say that some bikes were like that .... but not GSXRs. I wonder what impact it would really have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Wow - Bazza's hair has changed! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 I forgot about this .... although no one seems bothered about this. Anyway the answer is the fork legs have been put in back to front meaning the brake calipers and in front of the forks rather than behind. All I need now if to find a boffin to explain the science behind if this matters and if so why! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) I did think it may be something to do with the brakes due to the brake pipe location not looking ideal, but I don't think it makes any difference from a braking performance perspective, on cars you sometimes see different caliper locations, sometimes on the leading edge of the disc, sometimes on the trailing edge. On a bike I suspect placing the caliper behind the fork rather than in front simply offers it more protection from the elements or road debris, possibly to the detriment of airflow for cooling, I would imagine the forks being back to front is more of an issue as I would have thought they are built to be stronger if fitted in the correct orientation? Edited March 25, 2017 by Tipex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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