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Thanks for the encouragement squiffy.Feeling out the bike is still in it`s early stages for me, the wobble has only happened once, and then on what I believe to be a pretty major ripple mid to late corner,I keep meaning to go back and check it out properly. I love the bike and have no problem with ...

One post and I`ve had input from around 10 different people :o very cool feel like I`ve had a very warm welcome,must have picked the right bike! already put the bikes settings back to normal, seems to be alittle more to my taste ,time will tell,first cash spent will be on new tyres.Everybody ride ...

Innocent question : what do dampers do( apart from hurting the wallet)that people don`t like

FirestormMike wrote:welcome to the nuthouse simmy

Thanks for the welcome Mike, seems I'm gonna like the nuthouse!
Note to self: must practice typing

Great minds think alike it seem a Stratman, saw your post just after i finished the one before,typing handicap. Just want to set the record straight,born in Shrewbury,grew up in north Yorkshire where my behind never really left the seat of a bike for 10 years.So not really Canadian,but been here for ...

Thanks for the settings Fireman but I think once the oversized tyre has gone I want to try the standard settings I found elsewhere on the site for awhile. Just as long as the handleing is not like the other vtr of a friend I tried,his just refused to go around corners,and low speed handling was a ...

Welcome aboard Simmi ps Ben will probably be along and tell you some settings Alan Settings -nah. Bikes are too individual and different for a 'one size fits all' approach but setting the sag right is a damn good starting point (search previous threads) Causes -I have a few ideas :lol: 1. What ...

Some where in the middle i surpose Thanks for the answers Alan,wasn`t really a tank slapper just bars wobbling left and right like a b8stard. Was worried about back tyre will change back to standard size when this fat sportstour affair has worn out Not a member of any other forums cause typing and ...

Thanks for the welcome Kas
reply slow in coming cause i was in garage having a smoke with my new baby.

Hello my name is Simmy.Proud new owner of a black and gold 2004 vtr. hoping someone is willing to answer a question or two. had the bike two weeks now and finally had a chance to push it some on a twisty road.10 mins in road got very bumpy ,handlebars went nuts,headshake i believe is the term.Could ...