Traxxion "Mega-Monty"

[53driver]

Walcrow,
My first bike was an '81 GL1100 standard. New to me in 1997.
I put Progressive springs into it one day and the ride difference was amazing.
Didn't know about, and even if I did, I couldn't afford, a Traxxion upgrade at that time.

Fast Forward to 2017.
Got really tired of the front end "wet sponge", "wet mop" effect in turns on the F6B.
Progressive was an option, but all my Wing friends told me to go Traxxion.
Buy once, cry once.

I know she is now much truer, and hence safer to ride.
She tracks like she's on rails.

I am looking forward to your first trip report on the stock F6B, and your encyclical diatribe after several spirited jaunts with the Traxxion upgrade.

You coming to the Rally?
Would like to share notes with your on the suspension.

Cheers,
Steve

[Walcrow]

Rally.........what Rally? Where and when? My new business has me working 6 days a week and closed on Monday. Might be a little tough for me to get wherever it is and back in 24 hours, but it might be worth a try.

[53driver]

Rally.........what Rally? Where and when? My new business has me working 6 days a week and closed on Monday. Might be a little tough for me to get wherever it is and back in 24 hours, but it might be worth a try.

This forum hosts an annual Rally.
Check out this thread, first post:
http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?1...ation-(take-2)

[Walcrow]

Well, I'll have to figure this one out. I've got a great old friend from college in Pigeon Forge. Thanks for the link.

[choptop]

Called the shop in Hastings, 35 miles away, were Pumper had his Traxion system installed last year, just before the Rally, quoted me 3,700.00, 500 more than Pumper paid, will have to talk to them.

[willtill]

So what is the advantage of installing Traxxion's Traxx-Rite Billet Triple Clamp set?

http://www.traxxion.com/Traxx-Rite-B...ple-Clamp-set/

It does the same thing as the OEM Triple clamp.... it's fastens the upper fork stanchions together in the same way.

What's the improvement over the OEM version?

[53driver]

I can't talk to one single component as I had the Mega-Monty done.

All I know is:
- in curves, the bike tracks effortlessly
- there is no wobble regardless of gear, speed or tire status
- cupping tires are no more
- hands off she stays straight and true
- firmer feel, as in I feel every bump, just not as harshly

I rode an F6B with OEM suspension and there was a MAJOR difference.
Just MH(AWI)O.
Cheers,
Steve

[willtill]

Thanks Steve

I do want to know about what's special; regarding thier triple clamp. I know that I can ask them... and they will "sell" it to me because of course they want me to buy it. It's $500.00 smackaroo's though... It better be special and better in some tangible way.

[willtill]

...this is what they said about their Billet Triple Tree;

Huge advantage with the triple tree. The fork brace is trying to address the triple tree actually flexing, the fork tubes themselves do very little flexing at all as they are 45mm. The OEM triple is pretty cheaply made, and is hollow and has no cross bracing underneath. We have one mounted in a steel plate with a fork tube sticking out of it as lever, and you can really make it flex by hand. Ours made of billet doesn’t flex at all. You will notice a big difference with turn in, and it even feels more solid on the highway.

[53driver]

...this is what they said about their Billet Triple Tree;

Huge advantage with the triple tree. The fork brace is trying to address the triple tree actually flexing, the fork tubes themselves do very little flexing at all as they are 45mm. The OEM triple is pretty cheaply made, and is hollow and has no cross bracing underneath. We have one mounted in a steel plate with a fork tube sticking out of it as lever, and you can really make it flex by hand. Ours made of billet doesn’t flex at all. You will notice a big difference with turn in, and it even feels more solid on the highway.

Oh yeah....I did bend the one in the showroom.....

The whole Mega-Monty at Traxxion in GA was $3k. Same as cash over 3 months, so 4 payments. Initial, plus 3.
Go big or go home!

Caskets don't come with trailers.....

Cheers,
Steve