EV Fork Travel Length.

[Tom H]

I'm trying to find the actual for travel length for my 2004 EV Touring with the adjustable forks.

I looked in the manual and there is nothing for the travel. I did find a sales brochure on line that claimed 5 and something inches.

I tried to find out if this was correct by putting a zip tie loosely on the fork and see how much it slid up the fork. Without  going over an Evil Kneivil jump or off a curb or the like, I only measured about 3 inches or so travel. I have ridden it over some pretty rough city streets, but have never gone through the mother of all potholes, try to avoid those.

So, without removing a fork leg and putting it in a press to find the compressed length, does anyone know what it actually is??

Thank you,
Tom

[oldbike54]

 Guzzi claimed 5.5 inches , guessing it was a bit optimistic .

 Dusty

[Tom H]

Guzzi claimed 5.5 inches , guessing it was a bit optimistic .

 Dusty

That agrees with the brochure. I'm also thinking it may be over optimistic.

I'm hoping someone has real world experience with the length. 

If this was my loop, I would take a fork spring and compress it until the coils are tight together, I believe this would be the max travel. The EV fork is a bit more complex, at least to me.

Thanks again!
Tom

[oldbike54]

 The total travel figure is probably some mythical number based on how far the fork legs can travel up the stanchions before making contact . Just curious , why are you looking for the figure ?

 Dusty

[Tom H]

I'm lowering the bike. I need to know how far I can raise the fork up before it hits the lower triple tree.

I have 12 3/4" shocks on the rear like a Loop. Clearance looks fine for the tire to fender. I adjusted the spring on the proportioning valve to the correct length. I have the top lip of the fork dust seal at just over 5.5" and need to know if I can go a bit more. Hate to pull a fork off, I was hoping someone already knew the length.

Tom