02-04-13, 09:31 AM
(01-04-13, 09:40 PM)Falcon 269 link Wrote: New shock, new fork springs (who did the install, BTW?) and you think it's bar ends causing handling weirdness? No way.
Only thing that bar ends should influence is vibes. Maybe the different bar width/height is a factor but I'd start by making sure that the new suspension is properly fitted and dialled in correctly.
I bought the bike a over a year ago and the front tyre needed replaced as it had worn out more on one side that the other. I thought this might have been down to the camber in the road. I did the usual HPI checks etc and no history of accidents or recorded damage.
I nearly changed up to a Gen 2 a while back (you may remember the thread Gen1 V Gen2) but decided against it and kept it. My bike was tested at that stage for a trade-in and the mechanic quoted that it was "all over the place" and didn't feel quite right. At that point I thought about the suspension so hence the reasons to change the shock and springs when I could afford it.
Now that work has been done it still feels exactly the same and that has made me think of what else it could be. Maybe the bike has been in an accident, but never recorded or reported to the insurance company and "fixed up" but with a twisted frame, forks or whatever???.....I have to say the bike is in immaculate condition, practically spotless with no signs of any scratches never mind accident damage.
It has got me puzzzled as all the work that I had have done has been carried out by a very highly commended mechanic.....and he too is puzzled