bloke said:
I dunno Im just not gelling with it for some reason, it drags pegs more than i want it too and i wish it was smoother i know i change a bunch more stuff but at the end of the day its me, i think what i want out of my ride has changed a bit over the past three or four years and im looking at other bikes i wouldn't usually look at, i like to tinker with stuff and ride something you dont see so much i think,
maybe a valkyrie cafe racer is next ;D
Bloke, from your previous posts and some of your pics and history, you seem like a very experienced/seasoned rider so I imagine that would include bike setup knowledge..?
it looks like you have a good steady lick of speed going into this very smooth corner and have or are just approaching the apex. To my eyes it appears that the front suspension (at more than half travel gone) may be a bit soft.
As I recall you just had your fork's re-done by traxion and the new rear (assume correctly weighted) Ohlins? Are you comfortable that the springs are weighted correctly for you?
How tall/heavy are you? I have found HUGE benefit from the rear raising links on our bikes in terms of greater ground clearance, but more importantly, quicker/sharper steering response with the front feeling more weighted and direct.
I also found that having the new Ohlins rear sprung correctly for my weight has allowed me to increase the preload on the forks for a more balanced feel. This is obviously not ideal and I will be sourcing fork spring/oil weight upgrade asap.
I sincerely hope you can find your happy place with this bike and start to really enjoy what it has to offer.
Last
BUT FAR FROM LEAST.... Tell me that is not the toe of your right boot visible beside the RHS of the front tire????
Greg.
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