Raising Suspension On A Street Scrambler

I do NOT have a solution but I will be closely follow this thread...

I am in the same boat as you...I like the scrambler line but I do not need that big 1200.

hell, even if they can somehow make a new baby scram based on the new triple 660, I will be happy and take my money now.

Either way, hopefully there are people will chime in.

 

I've fitted some progressive front springs into mine and raised the front end slightly, around 15mm, with no negative effects. I'm now looking at some replacement rear shocks with better damping and also raising the ride height to match the front. I don't think raising both front and rear ride heights similar amounts should affect the on road handling too much, this isn't a high performance sports machine with radical geometry and extra ride height/suspension travel off road is certainly an advantage.

 

As most will recognise, a standard Street Scrambler is, at best, 80% road, 20% off road. Good road handling and good off road handling are opposite ends of the spectrum. Turning a true dirt bike into a road biased Super Motard machine usually means shortening and stiffening suspension, smaller wheels and better brakes along with gearing changes etc. You just need to decide how far you want to go with the trade off between tarmac and off road handling and get a compromise which suits your own requirements.