Practice question
If you reduce the fork offset (triple clamp offset) on a motorcycle while keeping rake angle and tyre size constant, what is the effect on the chassis geometry?
- The rake angle automatically steepens by several degrees
- The wheelbase increases by several inches, slowing corner entry
- The trail increases, making steering heavier and more stable at speed
- The trail decreases, making steering quicker and less stable
Answer: C — The trail increases, making steering heavier and more stable at speed
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