Seriously considering a VTR 1000. In and outs of 'em please?

[mwad]

Standard supension = cheap and cheerful.

Get a replacement shock ( you don't need an Ohlins, a Hagon will do), respring the forks, braided hoses and sintered pads, 2 tooth larger rear sprocket, and you will be amazed at what Honda could and should have done from the start.

I still come home grinning!

Hi mate, did you get your forks re - sprung locally ? I am in Yarmouth and have heard many people suggest re - springing the forks. Will it make a huge difference as my bike has less than 5000 miles on it ?

Ooh yes - years ago when I first got her (2000). Firmer springs and heavier oil seem to work for me. They weren't "Rogered" so the damping wasn't altered, but they are still a huge improvement over standard with no bottoming out on braking or running wide on corners.

As you are in Yarmouth we'll have to get together come Spring?

Yes, I am in Yarmouth. A meet up would be good. Will be a while before I get the bike out of hibernation. Prob about May time

[mwad]

Standard supension = cheap and cheerful.

Get a replacement shock ( you don't need an Ohlins, a Hagon will do), respring the forks, braided hoses and sintered pads, 2 tooth larger rear sprocket, and you will be amazed at what Honda could and should have done from the start.

I still come home grinning!

Hi mate, did you get your forks re - sprung locally ? I am in Yarmouth and have heard many people suggest re - springing the forks. Will it make a huge difference as my bike has less than 5000 miles on it ?

Ooh yes - years ago when I first got her (2000). Firmer springs and heavier oil seem to work for me. They weren't "Rogered" so the damping wasn't altered, but they are still a huge improvement over standard with no bottoming out on braking or running wide on corners.

As you are in Yarmouth we'll have to get together come Spring?

I had noticed the running wide on bends but to be honest I put that down to me - perhaps it is the forks - I never had the problem on my last bike....

Yes I am in Yarmouth. A meet up would be good, my bike will be out of hibernation late April / May time

[wilkoca]

i had the same - check your pressures

[mwad]

i had the same - check your pressures

I do keep an eye on the pressures and it definately helps but the bike does seem to like to run wide sometimes......