Recent content by Rodge

Been using chain wax (TM) on shifter pivot point, SW Motech Yamaha tank bag fuel cap mechanism and the Yamaha pannier locks... all good...

Hello Fernando, That is awesome from Jeff, this is so nice that members of this forum can help each other out. 90 mins is what it would take me the second time around, a little bit fiddly but with a little bit of persuasion that is what it takes. You confirm that anybody using the 2 passengers +...

Hello TooTall, I'm 6 ft, long torso. I have the Gen 1 Calsci X Large on my '14 ES and I couldn't be happier, removed the adjustable mechanism kept the 1/2" accessory bar bracket, had to slightly bend it and everything is good with a lot less vibration/shaking. You could add a MRA x-screen tour...

Hi, here is another option, Givi TB81 backrest bolted to the alt rider pillion plate... Cheers

Hi Ostion, Doubt very much that there is a specific S10 ES removal/install video... It can be done, not easy... but doable. If I was to re do it, I would take the time to slack off the header so that it is loose enough to remove the shock bottom pivot bolts (attach it to the frame). There is one...

At 230 Lbs without riding gear been riding 2 passengers + luggage at Soft +2/+3 with minimum luggage since I got the bike. At Soft +3 it did a relative good job at controlling the fore and aft weight transfer due to the too soft rear spring, I sometimes used higher damping Std 0/-2 in the...

Hi Jeff, I did not calculate it at all preload position, only used 0 mm for single passenger and 11 mm for 2 passengers + luggages, the 11 mm max preload movement was measured by Karl if I'm not mistaken. ***There is a detail that I realized after the facts is that the OEM spring free length is...

Oh the lesson I had from an instructor on a stock SV 650 on a Donnington track day... smooth is fast... ;-) Sounds like you have material deposit, or pads contamination (oil, etc), check your calipers (sticky, non floating) and pads, scrubbing the rotors might help. You may want to do a pad...

Hopefully the TB sync will tame the surging... However, riding a cable operated CV carburated engine with a 1:1 throttle ratio for a while then coming back to the ST will exacerbate FI woes.... There is a cure for that, FT ECU with a proper map, that means throttle map 1:1 ratio or close to it...

You're a smooth rider my friend... Warp rotors are often mistaken for pad material deposit on disc, with 17k on pads and tire that is not your case, unless you went into a crazy banzai ride lately... Double check your free floating calipers like Gigitt said... New front tire could also play...

Did you mean a XLR? engine with a CV (constant vacuum) carb?

Hi Jeff, Correct, here are the #'s compared to a 550 lbs/in spring. Rodge's setup Rider weight 250 lbs ready to ride SRSP 6022085 476 lbs/in All measures with luggage on (empty cases) , tools + 2 gallons of fuel (Rotopax) + Full fuel Static = 35mm 1up = 75mm 1up plus luggage = 65mm 2up = 55mm...

So no adjustable rear compression damping and no adjustable front springs preload? Will inquire with Racetech about a gold valve in the compression leg only... That will maybe be next winter project... for now going to enjoy this setup.

I know I'm reviving an old tread... But wanted to add my setup in the main tread... Givi TB81 backrest bolted to my Altrider pillion plate... will provide feedback nextweek.

Any info would be very welcome, thanks.