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[JoeRock]

thanks for all the replies.  some food for thought there.  I'm not sure if i can afford to redo the rear shock but i'll see.  what tyres are recommended?  bridgestone fitted from the bike are around £260.  is this about right?


I've set the ball rolling.  K&N oil and air filters on their way.  got some oil and some rad flush, some gunk and lube for the chain and sourced a new sprocket nut at the dealers(not free! oh and they did say that there had hardly ever been anyone with the problem through their doors, but then i suppose in a way they would,  although the guy didn't sound like he was a die hard company mechanic).


Also got myself a haynes manual..


can't wait to get started.....

Tyres are a very personal thing, I've had both the Bridgestone 23s and the Pilot Road 3s, about the same price and there's folks on here that enjoy both. My personal preference is for the Michelins as I like the way they tip a bit faster into corners, as well as the confidence I feel from them at full lean in the wet. That said, I didn't think the 23s were at all bad, far from it, I just preferred the Pilots!