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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 08:28 PM
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Does it matter? If the rear travels more than the front, or vice versa, does it create an imbalance?

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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 02:51 AM
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Would cause loading up the front end more,nose diving,harder steering if travel is more to the rear.That's why almost all atvs,dirt bikes are set up for more travel at the front. It'd actually be better to have the front and rear equal than to have the rear travel higher. Then at least it would be like driving a tank and you'd be beaten up equally front to rear.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 01:11 AM
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Excellent question! One that we've decided to answer and share with the world at large at the following link:

Ask the Editors: How Important Are Suspension Travel Numbers? - ATVConnection.com
 
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