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tight turn on a Honda Aero 50

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:56 pm
by ruscular
I am new to the moped by one month or so. Is it common to scrape the bottom of the moped on tight turns? Seem like the turn I take aren't that tight but a few time manage to scrape the side of moped. I worry that if I hit it hard enough that I would lose control of bike. Is is expected to go slow on the turn with these bike?

I weight 200 and the bike is made for the 180 limits, and I consider maybe getting bigger shocks for the bike. If that would help.

BTW I made a animation featuring Bush on a bike, if anyone interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh8DjrKSlwk

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:22 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
Could be weight, Im 200 as well but my spree never gave me problems other than the rear end is down a bit farther than i like, even on rough terrain it doesnt scrape on anything. The spree is a smaller lighter bike with shorter springs so your aero might just be worn out.

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:10 pm
by myhonda
i have done this a few times myself when taking a corner somtimes i'll scrape the lower side of the body.

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:25 pm
by MySpree
i always do, to the point of were i now have small pieces of steel riveted in all my floor boards. i always scrape... but i ride fast, i dont belive in brakes.

Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:24 am
by stillspeeding
For your weight buy a 5 way adjustable shock and start with #3 if it still scrapes check the spring on the center stand or remove it and use a kick stand.