Tested out the MBX11 forks on the shops 4 hp Doodlebug today.
Bolted right on, just had add three washers to the bottom of the steering head for spacing. Test rode the bike and immediately felt a more stable ride. Blasted across a rough field a few times and rode a little on a rocky tight trail with a few step hills.
Loved the improvement. Way more controllable.
I even felt like the forks had a sufficient spring rate for what they are. And I am 225lbs.
Of coarse your not gonna jump it. I'm not anyway....
So this is now my most favorite mini bike ever. I enjoy the low vibration and smooth power of the 4hp Lifan, and with the JS system it is plenty capable of pulling hills and offering a peppy ride. You Just don't have to fight the unpredictable front end in the air scenario and numbing vibration of the larger engine. And now a smoother and more stable ride it;s even more fun. But don't get me wrong, I love my Hotrod 6.5 DB's too. But this bike is now my favorite cruiser. The MBX11 is a great chassis with this front suspension as well, Think I'm gonna have to power up one of these the same.
I talked with Ian at Motovox today.Told him I was gonna try this out. Sounds like they might be able to get some of these ordered for us guys who want to use them on the DB's or MBX10 . He's working on it.
I give it a thumbs Up!
Bolted right on, just had add three washers to the bottom of the steering head for spacing. Test rode the bike and immediately felt a more stable ride. Blasted across a rough field a few times and rode a little on a rocky tight trail with a few step hills.
Loved the improvement. Way more controllable.
I even felt like the forks had a sufficient spring rate for what they are. And I am 225lbs.
Of coarse your not gonna jump it. I'm not anyway....
So this is now my most favorite mini bike ever. I enjoy the low vibration and smooth power of the 4hp Lifan, and with the JS system it is plenty capable of pulling hills and offering a peppy ride. You Just don't have to fight the unpredictable front end in the air scenario and numbing vibration of the larger engine. And now a smoother and more stable ride it;s even more fun. But don't get me wrong, I love my Hotrod 6.5 DB's too. But this bike is now my favorite cruiser. The MBX11 is a great chassis with this front suspension as well, Think I'm gonna have to power up one of these the same.
I talked with Ian at Motovox today.Told him I was gonna try this out. Sounds like they might be able to get some of these ordered for us guys who want to use them on the DB's or MBX10 . He's working on it.
I give it a thumbs Up!
