Ceriani Fork Yokes for a Triple

I second Tippie's opinion! LOL! That "resonant frequency" is to be avoided at all costs!! Had a buddy fit the old Dunlop K-81 on the front of his BMW R90S, and went out to "scrub them in"!! Damn near scrubbed him in for sure. Hit a bump at about 110 mph and got a tank slapper that left big S black marks on the pavement!! From the front tire! He rode it out, but immediately removed that tire and never looked at it again!! LOL! I was behind him and thought I would be picking up pieces. Unfortunately, he passed about 6 years ago from a blood clot, and left me his R90S.
 
One good reason to stick with matching rubber. Wonder if that would have occurred if the rear was also K81. Rolling resistance likely. Maybe rear was overinflated and / or front under..Maybe that's why the put a steering damper on those. I have run all manner of mismatched tyres on my 90 slash. Maybe worn cycle parts? Note to self. No hitting bumps at 110mph!
 
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