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Re: Hi from OXFORD to all & VTR owner met @ Kidlington bike
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:32 am
by Diabolus
cybercarl wrote:Sorry to disappoint, but I'm a Scouser
You nicked the bike then
With regards to the suspension, Honda built the bike to a budget and the suspension was a compromise. Rear too hard and the front too soft, not the best unless your a 5ft Japanese bloke only weight 10 stone
I found a Performance bike article once that recommends the Bikes settings as
Rear Preload - Position 2 Rebound - ¼ of a turn out from full in Front Preload - 2nd groove showing Rebound - ¼ of a turn out from full in
. It seemed to work for me with the standard setup. It's not ideal but it's better and I intend on upgrading my suspension at a later date.
I also have a 6mm spacer under the rear shock and have dropped my forks 10mm which has improved the turn in.
(:-})
What is classed as second grove showing do you have a pic??
I have set my bike as above (ithink) I'm happy with the rear but the front seems to 'chatter' over rough tarmac.
Re: Hi from OXFORD to all & VTR owner met @ Kidlington bike
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:40 am
by VTRDark
What is classed as second grove showing do you have a pic??
There should be some very fine score marks around the pre load tube.
There's a really clear image on page 15 of the user handbook that shows ithttp://
www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f= ... al#p225373 
(:-})
Re: Hi from OXFORD to all & VTR owner met @ Kidlington bike
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:47 am
by thumperslaw
That kings in kidlington
I think they are full of sh*t in there
Re: Hi from OXFORD to all & VTR owner met @ Kidlington bike
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:25 pm
by firestorm1997
Probably right there mate. I went over with a mate who wanted to look at a ZZR1400 they had up for sale.. Bike had been down the road on one side and the repair was pants, they were still asking top money for it so my mate walked away..thats when and where I met up with John...
Re: Hi from OXFORD to all & VTR owner met @ Kidlington bike
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:00 am
by vtr_jim
Diabolus wrote:cybercarl wrote:Sorry to disappoint, but I'm a Scouser
You nicked the bike then
With regards to the suspension, Honda built the bike to a budget and the suspension was a compromise. Rear too hard and the front too soft, not the best unless your a 5ft Japanese bloke only weight 10 stone
I found a Performance bike article once that recommends the Bikes settings as
Rear Preload - Position 2 Rebound - ¼ of a turn out from full in Front Preload - 2nd groove showing Rebound - ¼ of a turn out from full in
. It seemed to work for me with the standard setup. It's not ideal but it's better and I intend on upgrading my suspension at a later date.
I also have a 6mm spacer under the rear shock and have dropped my forks 10mm which has improved the turn in.
(:-})
What is classed as second grove showing do you have a pic??
I have set my bike as above (ithink) I'm happy with the rear but the front seems to 'chatter' over rough tarmac.
i have my suspension set at 2 1/2 rings on the front preload and one turn in from soft on the rebound(2 turns in with pillion), rear is at position 3 on the preload (5 with pillion)and 1/2 turn on the rebound,(no adjustment with pillion) 32mm of sag. 10mm drop on front forks which i am going to put back to standard as it turn too quick now......i`m 5`11 and 12 stone. handles very well for me......may not for others
Re: Hi from OXFORD to all & VTR owner met @ Kidlington bike
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:43 pm
by johnfish
firestorm1997 wrote:Probably right there mate. I went over with a mate who wanted to look at a ZZR1400 they had up for sale.. Bike had been down the road on one side and the repair was pants, they were still asking top money for it so my mate walked away..thats when and where I met up with John...
Yes, mate and I went there looking for a bike for myself. He tried to flog me a very old, tired looking Bandit for £1600, I walked away trying not to laugh...
Re: Hi from OXFORD to all & VTR owner met @ Kidlington bike
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:11 pm
by darrenmartin
does the picture of the reg rec have "sh1t" printed on it!.....thats all we need to know, thanks Honda
Re: Hi from OXFORD to all & VTR owner met @ Kidlington bike
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:44 pm
by thumperslaw
johnfish wrote:firestorm1997 wrote:Probably right there mate. I went over with a mate who wanted to look at a ZZR1400 they had up for sale.. Bike had been down the road on one side and the repair was pants, they were still asking top money for it so my mate walked away..thats when and where I met up with John...
Yes, mate and I went there looking for a bike for myself. He tried to flog me a very old, tired looking Bandit for £1600, I walked away trying not to laugh...
That's kings for you!
I cant stand the twats in there