i found the Dave Moss videos on ergonomics very interesting, his analogy that you would never jump into a car with adjusting the driving position, yet we just jump onto bikes and expect our bodies to adapt was a very valid point and relatively simple steps to tailor the bike yo each rider.
see if that worksi found the Dave Moss videos on ergonomics very interesting, his analogy that you would never jump into a car with adjusting the driving position, yet we just jump onto bikes and expect our bodies to adapt was a very valid point and relatively simple steps to tailor the bike yo each rider.hmmm same issue does not include the link in the message?search you tube for Dave Moss or Dump & Run Motorcycle Fork Oil Change: NonAdjustable Damping Rod Telescopic & Upside down Forks
Quote from: returning rider on 12 January 2024, 08:20:10 ami found the Dave Moss videos on ergonomics very interesting, his analogy that you would never jump into a car with adjusting the driving position, yet we just jump onto bikes and expect our bodies to adapt was a very valid point and relatively simple steps to tailor the bike yo each rider.Damn right! I rode my bike for around 12 years adjusting my body position to fit the handlebars until I realised that I could adjust the handlebars to suit my body...!
The greasing the fork seal seems to go against the grain.
Make sure you get the oil level correct.The forks without adjusters on the top take more oil than ones that do have them.The air gap is the easier way to get the equal levels right on both sides.I personally prefer 15W fork oil instead of the standard 10W, i found it a lot more stable.98/99 models (without fork adjusters on top):475cc oil 121mm air gap00-03 models (with fork adjusters on top):465cc oil 132mm air gapMy bike is a 2000 model but i swapped my forks with earlier model ones without the adjusters, so i have to remember to put the correct amount in each time.
Make sure you get the oil level correct.The forks without adjusters on the top take more oil than ones that do have them.The air gap is the easier way to get the equal levels right on both sides.I personally prefer 15W fork oil instead of the standard 10W, i found it a lot more stable.98/99 models (without fork adjusters on top):475cc oil 121mm air gap00-03 models (with fork adjusters on top):Great information, thanks for posting this!465cc oil 132mm air gapMy bike is a 2000 model but i swapped my forks with earlier model ones without the adjusters, so i have to remember to put the correct amount in each time.