In the whole history of motorcycling there have been only four front suspension systems that reached full commercialization.
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A motorcycle fork connects a motorcycle s front wheel and axle to its frame typically via a yoke also known as a triple clamp which consists of an upper yoke joined to a lower yoke via a steering stem a shaft that runs through the steering head creating the steering axis most forks incorporate the front suspension and front brake and allow the front wheel to rotate about the steering.
The hossack front suspension did a great job of separating the suspension from the steering.
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My name is norman hossack and i invented this system in the mid 70 s.
This gives a clue to what can cause this issue on a more modern bike with front and rear suspension.
One of them is the hossack motorcycle suspension system.
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Suggestions include the use of active dampers for motorcycle front suspension e g.
However a systematic analysis is still missing.
Most motorcycle manufacturers and suspension companies have experimented with alternative designs for the front wheel suspension.
The causes of a harsh ride are over inflated tires too much compression damping stiction in the forks often experienced on a motorcycle with anti dive stiff side walled tires old tires can have this problem incorrect quantity or grade of.
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As the front brake is applied and the wheel slows the motorcycle continues forward against the fork springs which compresses the fork and compromises the suspension quality of even well.
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