11-12-15, 10:58 PM
Hi noggy...
So not been out on it too much due to the weather BUT have managed a few quick runs on some faster and twisty roads, and its extremely easy to get into the corners and flick around, compared to the FZS 600 on the same roads, and gagging to get it out on the runs i usually do when the suns out, have been out in the damp and rain a bit as well but i do tend to wait for nicer days before i hit the country roads i usually enjoy.
Have been playing with the adjustable steering damper that was fitted, never had one to mess around with before and think i have found a good setting for me, surprised just how much resistance you can set dampers up with but sure there is a good reason when you are at higher speeds such as on a track, something i will try next year at Croft hopefully.
Main thing is still really liking the position as well, have done about 60 minutes so far in one go and actually had less issues than i would have had on the FZS600, legs doing a lot more work than the arms. No problems with cramp in my legs or my wrists, i sometimes used to get issues on the FZS 600 with both, and i think it was much easier to get thrown about on the FZS 600 under acceleration. The position really does want to pull you into leaning off the bike as well or moving around a lot more which i suppose is to be expected with the clipons. All in all feels much more natural way to ride a bike as opposed to up-right and its not caused my back any issues at all, in fact has taken some pressure off it.
One thing someone mentioned in the threard earlier was at certain speeds the air holds you up, and i found that on some of the fast roads, at reasonable speeds 40-50+ it was surprising how you end up having your weight taken by the air but not being pushed off the bike....
So in general going well, no nasty surprises, now we just need to weather to behave, it has not got a snorkel or skiis sadly
Hopefully i will be able to have a Christmas day ride like a few friends did last Christmas day to work on their bikes, where as i walked, hopefully not this year!
Anutz!
So not been out on it too much due to the weather BUT have managed a few quick runs on some faster and twisty roads, and its extremely easy to get into the corners and flick around, compared to the FZS 600 on the same roads, and gagging to get it out on the runs i usually do when the suns out, have been out in the damp and rain a bit as well but i do tend to wait for nicer days before i hit the country roads i usually enjoy.
Have been playing with the adjustable steering damper that was fitted, never had one to mess around with before and think i have found a good setting for me, surprised just how much resistance you can set dampers up with but sure there is a good reason when you are at higher speeds such as on a track, something i will try next year at Croft hopefully.
Main thing is still really liking the position as well, have done about 60 minutes so far in one go and actually had less issues than i would have had on the FZS600, legs doing a lot more work than the arms. No problems with cramp in my legs or my wrists, i sometimes used to get issues on the FZS 600 with both, and i think it was much easier to get thrown about on the FZS 600 under acceleration. The position really does want to pull you into leaning off the bike as well or moving around a lot more which i suppose is to be expected with the clipons. All in all feels much more natural way to ride a bike as opposed to up-right and its not caused my back any issues at all, in fact has taken some pressure off it.
One thing someone mentioned in the threard earlier was at certain speeds the air holds you up, and i found that on some of the fast roads, at reasonable speeds 40-50+ it was surprising how you end up having your weight taken by the air but not being pushed off the bike....
So in general going well, no nasty surprises, now we just need to weather to behave, it has not got a snorkel or skiis sadly
Hopefully i will be able to have a Christmas day ride like a few friends did last Christmas day to work on their bikes, where as i walked, hopefully not this year!
Anutz!