Recent content by Leafman60

OK, mulling things over. Looking at others. Check your messages.

Bigger is better! Somebody is probably working on a big bore kit R20. ;)

Still have the R18 Classic???

You sold the R18????

I sure want that big boxer motor.

I've ridden a R18 more than once and I really, really, REALLY like that motor. The speed/RPM characteristics of the R18 are almost exactly the same as the torque monster Harley Big twins. My concern with the R18 is the low slung cruiser design and the tendency to scrape bottom. With the H-D, a...

CC, you are not a fool. Although raising the of a rear of a motorcycle will not shorten the wheelbase significantly, it can alter the steering head angle of the front wheel (less trail) enough to probably produce perceptibly quicker steering.