well Ive just bought my first accessory ever for the VTR
Only a shock sock, but an important part in my view.
I noticed the bike already has a sort of mudflap to protect the rear suspension so I figured a sock would protect it and keep it like new.
Much better than a wheel hugger would do
My wants list is growing all the time, so I thought I would use here, to keep a VTR ownership diary of sorts.
Not much of a pimp me ride lol but its a start !
VTR ownership diary by The Lens
Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
Shock sock will trap moisture and rust your spring, if left could cause the shock shaft to corrode too.. Fine if you like them but need taking off regular to dry out and clean under, not easy to remove once fitted on some bikes.. I have to disagree with you in that a hugger works fairly well, and it's easy to reach in to the shock with a rag and give it a wipe. also some huggers protrude below the arm to protect the shock linkage too, these ones are best
.
.
http://www.bidefordmotorcycles.co.uk
2014 CRMC Post classic Superbike champion.
2014 CRMC Post classic senior production champion. On a Suzuki Katana 1100
My bikes, Firestorm, Suzuki GSX-s1000 Katana, VFR800Fi. Projects, 1986 popup Katana, 3 XJ600’s
2014 CRMC Post classic Superbike champion.
2014 CRMC Post classic senior production champion. On a Suzuki Katana 1100
My bikes, Firestorm, Suzuki GSX-s1000 Katana, VFR800Fi. Projects, 1986 popup Katana, 3 XJ600’s
Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
hmmmm never thought of that. Thanks ! I shall try and keep an eye on it !popkat wrote: ↑Sun Jun 16, 2019 12:51 pm Shock sock will trap moisture and rust your spring, if left could cause the shock shaft to corrode too.. Fine if you like them but need taking off regular to dry out and clean under, not easy to remove once fitted on some bikes.. I have to disagree with you in that a hugger works fairly well, and it's easy to reach in to the shock with a rag and give it a wipe. also some huggers protrude below the arm to protect the shock linkage too, these ones are best
.
Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
+1 for rear wheel hugger
plus brush/wipe over with ACF-30 over the shock esp over winter.
plus brush/wipe over with ACF-30 over the shock esp over winter.
It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
VTR Firestorm and other bikes t-shirts
VTR Firestorm and other bikes t-shirts
Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
typo - it was meant to be ACF-50 not '30'
It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
VTR Firestorm and other bikes t-shirts
VTR Firestorm and other bikes t-shirts
Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
lol so now we know what wicky gets upto at the weekend
the older i get,the faster i was