[Brian HCM#1]

I had my first full day on the new Risse 888 lowering crown/steerer. Well first off I take back any words I've said about not needing these crowns. What a huge difference even with my Army which is already a big bike. Dropping the front end made a huge difference in turning and even hitting jumps (even though I suck at jumps) The bike seemed to be more stable and predictable and faster speeds. Bottom line is I thought the lowering crowns were just a lot of hype, but now I realize they can make a nice improvement to your bike. Would I recommend them...............yes, definatly. I think either the Risse or the Go-Ride (even though I haven't tried theirs I would assume they will give the same performance) will be a great addition so go for it!!!!!!!

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Oh one negitive I can find with the Risse is the bolt location on the uppers, I was occasionaly hitting my knees on them From what I understand is Risse will be redesigning sometime in the future to eleminate this.

 

[biker3]

but isnt the 05 888r supposed to be lower anyway?

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Originally posted by biker3
but isnt the 05 888r supposed to be lower anyway?

Is it?

 

[mplutodh1]

Originally posted by biker3
but isnt the 05 888r supposed to be lower anyway?

really? hmmm haven't heard that....

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Originally posted by mplutodh1
really? hmmm haven't heard that....

That will be nice if they do that though.

 

[Matt D]

Originally posted by biker3
but isnt the 05 888r supposed to be lower anyway?

If you're talking about the drop crown that's coming out soon that BP was talking about in another thread, that is only to fit bigger HT lengths not drop the ride height.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Originally posted by Matt D
If you're talking about the drop crown that's coming out soon that BP was talking about in another thread, that is only to fit bigger HT lengths not drop the ride height.

Thats what I was thinking.

 

[ChrisRobin]

So it safe to say that the crowns are almost a 'necessity'??? Cuz 100% (I think) of the people who get them say the fork is better with them.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Originally posted by ChrisRobin
So it safe to say that the crowns are almost a 'necessity'??? Cuz 100% (I think) of the people who get them say the fork is better with them.

Its kinda looking that way, like I said I thought it was mostly hype, but its not.

 

[Jeremy R]

Originally posted by ChrisRobin
So it safe to say that the crowns are almost a 'necessity'??? Cuz 100% (I think) of the people who get them say the fork is better with them.

If money is an issue, you can just get the 7 inch version.
I went that route, because the 7 inch fits my small DHR better.

 

[binary visions]

Originally posted by ChrisRobin
So it safe to say that the crowns are almost a 'necessity'??? Cuz 100% (I think) of the people who get them say the fork is better with them.

Ah, but take into account that 90% of the people who drop a bunch of money on something, say it's better than when they didn't have it, regardless of how it performs.

 

[bizutch]

I'll post a pic tommorrow of my bike to show you how drasticly high the nose of my bike is right now with the 8 inch 888 on it.

I hate to spend that kind of money on those crowns, but my handlebars are in the sky.....

 

[crashing_sux]

What a salesman Brian, I allready have a set of M4s and I just placed an order for the Risse crowns today.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Originally posted by binary visions
Ah, but take into account that 90% of the people who drop a bunch of money on something, say it's better than when they didn't have it, regardless of how it performs.

I can agree with you there, but for me its not the case. It was a fairly inexpensive experiment that happened to work out.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Originally posted by crashing_sux
What a salesman Brian, I allready have a set of M4s and I just placed an order for the Risse crowns today.

What else do you not really need, but can get you to buy

 

[binary visions]

Originally posted by Brian HCM#1
I can agree with you there, but for me its not the case. It was a fairly inexpensive experiment that happened to work out.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm sure the crowns worked great for you. My comment was aimed at the suggestion that everyone needs these crowns, and that feedback on them has been positive from everyone who has them. Just wanted to point out that 100% positive feedback doesn't necessarily mean the product has actually made a difference for 100% of those people.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Originally posted by binary visions
Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm sure the crowns worked great for you. My comment was aimed at the suggestion that everyone needs these crowns, and that feedback on them has been positive from everyone who has them. Just wanted to point out that 100% positive feedback doesn't necessarily mean the product has actually made a difference for 100% of those people.

I understand what you're saying, My bike was totally fine before I got them and could definatly live without them.

 

[crashing_sux]

I installed my new Risse lowered crowns and while I like the improvement in front end traction and turn in the lower crown hits my downtube at full lock.

They have two bolts security the clamp at the rear side of the crown and they stick out much further than the rubber bumper Zoch supplies with the fork to prevent hitting the legs on the frame.

I called Risse and they said I'd have to figure something out on my own to prevent the crowns hitting my frame. Any of you monkeys have any bright ideas?

I'd like to find a nice clean solution, wrapping three rolls of duct tape around my fork legs might work but it's not my preferred fix

 

[Brian HCM#1]

I installed my new Risse lowered crowns and while I like the improvement in front end traction and turn in the lower crown hits my downtube at full lock.

They have two bolts security the clamp at the rear side of the crown and they stick out much further than the rubber bumper Zoch supplies with the fork to prevent hitting the legs on the frame.

I called Risse and they said I'd have to figure something out on my own to prevent the crowns hitting my frame. Any of you monkeys have any bright ideas?

I'd like to find a nice clean solution, wrapping three rolls of duct tape around my fork legs might work but it's not my preferred fix

Gotta pic?

 

[Kornphlake]

put bumpers on the frame where the crowns hit. Something like the self adhesive rubber pads you find on the bottom of small electronic devices. Other than that I'd have to say it's time to bust out the dremel tool :devil:

 

[crashing_sux]

Gotta pic?

Nope, I really need to buy a digital camera one of these days.

 

[bizutch]

OK...I gotta post this!
I just called Risse to see if they were having to ship any stuff to Snowshoe by 3 day or anything. The guy that answered said "What's that?" He didn't know what Snowshoe was...he didn't know there was a National there....totally clueless. I was frickin stunned.

 

[punkassean]

he is probably suffering from short term memory loss due to excessive inhalation of mind altering substances...I'm sure he will remember after he replenishes his brain with fat cells by eating a whole pack of King Size Reeces Peanut Butter cups.

 

[MikeD]

I installed my new Risse lowered crowns and while I like the improvement in front end traction and turn in the lower crown hits my downtube at full lock.
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I'd like to find a nice clean solution, wrapping three rolls of duct tape around my fork legs might work but it's not my preferred fix

Hey, I tried something the other day that was recommended in Acadian's thread about chainstay protectors...self-adhesive (or self-amalgamating) rubber pipe tape. You can get it at some hardware/plumbing stores, but I got mine from AutoZone...pipe wrap tape, I think they called it. (Home depot's version of pipe tape wasn't the same thing, btw. It was just heavy PVC adhesive tape).

It's a thin rubber that stretches as you wrap things in it, and bonds to itself a short time after it's been in contact. You could put a few wraps around the crown fore-to-aft, maybe... For a quick fix, tho, I'd just ziptie a piece of those fatass Oury grips I no longer use to the back of the chainstay. They make awesome bumpers, and the hand-grenade pattern makes them easy to run zipties on them.

MD

 

[crashing_sux]

Hey, I tried something the other day that was recommended in Acadian's thread about chainstay protectors...self-adhesive (or self-amalgamating) rubber pipe tape. You can get it at some hardware/plumbing stores, but I got mine from AutoZone...pipe wrap tape, I think they called it. (Home depot's version of pipe tape wasn't the same thing, btw. It was just heavy PVC adhesive tape).

It's a thin rubber that stretches as you wrap things in it, and bonds to itself a short time after it's been in contact. You could put a few wraps around the crown fore-to-aft, maybe... For a quick fix, tho, I'd just ziptie a piece of those fatass Oury grips I no longer use to the back of the chainstay. They make awesome bumpers, and the hand-grenade pattern makes them easy to run zipties on them.

MD

Good idea, I'll have to pick some of that stuff up.

 

[MikeD]

Cool. And I meant 'crown,' not 'chainstay,' re: the oury grips; sorry.