03-04-13, 09:57 AM
Thanks for all your comments and suggestions, here is some info on questions asked.
First things first, as suggested I will get rid of the jack up kit as this was not mentioned when ordering the Nitron rear shock. This was only specified against my weight. I will get the frame, forks and wheel alignment checked along with headstock and swing arm bearings.
The fork springs are K Tech linear 95Kg. I will find out the oil used and air gap and find out if the damping has been reset.
Bike falls more into left hand more than the right. This was evident when I first got the bike as thats where the front tyre wear was.
Only ride solo with no luggage or additional load.
I know the tyres aren't great but they were new when fitted and have only done 500 miles on them. Tyre pressures as recommended in the manual and verified by mechanic.
Wheel bearings are fine as I got the wheels powder coated over the winter and checks were done.
Bike is a 2004 has done 24k miles.
My previous bike was a Fazer 600 and the handling was different class, even for someone my size, and I know as its smaller and lighter its more "flickable"....but difference is vast. Been riding for well over 20 years and had a variety of bikes in style and size so I pretty much know how it should be.
I will keep you posted on the above and if its made any difference.
Cheers
BBB
First things first, as suggested I will get rid of the jack up kit as this was not mentioned when ordering the Nitron rear shock. This was only specified against my weight. I will get the frame, forks and wheel alignment checked along with headstock and swing arm bearings.
The fork springs are K Tech linear 95Kg. I will find out the oil used and air gap and find out if the damping has been reset.
Bike falls more into left hand more than the right. This was evident when I first got the bike as thats where the front tyre wear was.
Only ride solo with no luggage or additional load.
I know the tyres aren't great but they were new when fitted and have only done 500 miles on them. Tyre pressures as recommended in the manual and verified by mechanic.
Wheel bearings are fine as I got the wheels powder coated over the winter and checks were done.
Bike is a 2004 has done 24k miles.
My previous bike was a Fazer 600 and the handling was different class, even for someone my size, and I know as its smaller and lighter its more "flickable"....but difference is vast. Been riding for well over 20 years and had a variety of bikes in style and size so I pretty much know how it should be.
I will keep you posted on the above and if its made any difference.
Cheers
BBB