07-01-16, 01:05 PM
Hi everybody
First of all I must apologize for not making myself clear about what work was done on my suspension. First of all the rear shock was rebuilt because it had lost its gas over a period of 11 years. It was also treated to a new spring matched to my weight and that of a pillion. Other work was done on the internals needed due to wear and tear. The front suspension was treated to new springs and revalved as the front is well known to be too soft anyway. Everything was measured to detect any wear in shims, spacers etc. All this took place only a few feet from where I was sitting and was invited to watch and ask questions at any time during the work. A chart with all the specifications and settings provided and those for adjustment for pillion, luggage etc is provided. After the workshop treatment it is taken for a safety inspection ride and any adjustments made. Then I was asked to take it down the same route and return to the workshop where I was invited to make comments and ask for any adjustments to change what I needed in the way of ride comfort. Only then are you asked to pay. Finally I must say after years of adjusting and reacting on so called clever peoples suggestions this bike has never been so comfortable, ridden the bumps or cornered so easily. Suspension is a complicated business and what you change at one end may affect the opposite end. Not many of us understand what bit to adjust. Its your safety after all. Some of the comments left just show how many of us know so little about our machines. Leave it to the experts.
Regards Mike
First of all I must apologize for not making myself clear about what work was done on my suspension. First of all the rear shock was rebuilt because it had lost its gas over a period of 11 years. It was also treated to a new spring matched to my weight and that of a pillion. Other work was done on the internals needed due to wear and tear. The front suspension was treated to new springs and revalved as the front is well known to be too soft anyway. Everything was measured to detect any wear in shims, spacers etc. All this took place only a few feet from where I was sitting and was invited to watch and ask questions at any time during the work. A chart with all the specifications and settings provided and those for adjustment for pillion, luggage etc is provided. After the workshop treatment it is taken for a safety inspection ride and any adjustments made. Then I was asked to take it down the same route and return to the workshop where I was invited to make comments and ask for any adjustments to change what I needed in the way of ride comfort. Only then are you asked to pay. Finally I must say after years of adjusting and reacting on so called clever peoples suggestions this bike has never been so comfortable, ridden the bumps or cornered so easily. Suspension is a complicated business and what you change at one end may affect the opposite end. Not many of us understand what bit to adjust. Its your safety after all. Some of the comments left just show how many of us know so little about our machines. Leave it to the experts.
Regards Mike
Mike Lockyer