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[monomotomicky]

I'm curious to know what the front end feels like on the road (real world, day to day) and on the track. Everytime I read an article it just seems to be a collection of contradictions throughout and countless negative comparisions to forks.

What are they actually like?

[waggy]

Can only vouch for road use, as i don't do track days, though don't slouch about on the roads
Have read some reviews on the front end, and sometimes wonder if they rode the same bike. Recall one mentioning getting used to the mechanical noise from the front end; can only say that mine is whisper quiet, i cant hear anything. My duc superlight with full floaters would wake the dead.
Compared to my other bikes with conventional front ends, I find the tesi 3d front end to be more comfortable and much superior braking to the others. It feels sort of wierd when first riding it, but you quickly adapt and learn to trust the front end and lack of dive compare to conventional forks.
The only negative i can think of is restrictive steering lock, thats it.
How the system compares on the track, i have no idea, but for real world road use, i prefer it, especially in the braking department.

[monomotomicky]

Thanks for the reply. It is interesting to hear that it does seem to function well on the road in a real world scenario. Have you done any damper or geometry modifications?

[waggy]

Have just moved a few clicks on the front shock, thats all; though need to sort the rear shock as its a bit too firm, on our bumpy roads.