leading link or girder front end?

[J Wright]

o, I only did the EML with a sidecar.... then there was the time with "leading link" without a sidecar.... thankfully I am still alive

???

[rcmatt007]

it was squirrily, as the trail was set up for a sidecar, not a solo bike

[UK_Andy]

I really like the idea of leading link on a solo.

So, if for instance the rake and trail were the same as standard and the brake was fitted in such a way to avoid the lifting associated with leading link..which front end handles better...leading link or telescopic?

[rcmatt007]

I really like the idea of leading link on a solo.

So, if for instance the rake and trail were the same as standard and the brake was fitted in such a way to avoid the lifting associated with leading link..which front end handles better...leading link or telescopic?

my lawyer says the proper response is, "it depends"

[HOTT]

(file under news you can or can't use)
I raced a DKW with a leader (Earls) for a season (I know it's not a GW)
and it was really nice. It had no odd handling traits and did not pop up under braking.
The no dive effect was a very desirable feature. The bikes steering geometry
wouldn't go crazy going into a turn. If I had to say there was a downside it was staying
on top of all the pivot bits. About that time Preston Petty had an add on
so sliders could have the anti diving bennies.

petty no-dive.jpg (58.48 KiB) Viewed 180 times

HOTT

[fish]

I really like the idea of leading link on a solo.

So, if for instance the rake and trail were the same as standard and the brake was fitted in such a way to avoid the lifting associated with leading link..which front end handles better...leading link or telescopic?

"better" is a pretty unspecific word.
let me suggest "consistent" is preferable.
any suspension system that produces geometry changes during suspension travel is undesirable due to inconsistent response to rider and/or roadforce inputs.
Both systems you mention have geometry changes during travel.
Either system can have subsystems added to reduce the problem.
Let me remind you ,,your initial design goal was the ability to "lay frame" when parked at shows.

[J Wright]

I really like the idea of leading link on a solo.

So, if for instance the rake and trail were the same as standard and the brake was fitted in such a way to avoid the lifting associated with leading link..which front end handles better...leading link or telescopic?

"better" is a pretty unspecific word.
let me suggest "consistent" is preferable.
any suspension system that produces geometry changes during suspension travel is undesirable due to inconsistent response to rider and/or roadforce inputs.
Both systems you mention have geometry changes during travel.
Either system can have subsystems added to reduce the problem.
Let me remind you ,,your initial design goal was the ability to "lay frame" when parked at shows.

lol. that wasnt my post. My goal is for it to lay frame when parked (kick stands already cut off) But I am still curious as to the ride as it will be ridden and not just for shows