| Author | Message | ||
     The_new_guy |
Many times on this board I have read how important it is to have your bike suspension set correctly and to have tires properly inflated. When I first got my bike I did set it up per the factory manual. Friday night after work, I adjusted my suspension to the aggressive setting as found on this board. I also checked my tire pressure and found that both tires were about 5-10 pounds low. I've read about it at least 10 times and just never remembered(or was too lazy when I did think of it) until Friday. What a difference! My bike handles awsome! It was a great start to my weekend riding. I haven't had so much fun on the bike in awhile. In addition, I hit one of my favorite roads at a really great time. The road is in the northern ADK's and has many 15 to 35 mph curves but there is usually alot of traffic(hikers, campers, tourists in general). I must have hit it just right because i didn't have to follow a single car for about the best 10 miles. Oh, the road is Rt. 30 between Tupper Lake and Lake Clear, NY. Well, that all I have. I just wanted to share a little of my good weekend rather than always asking questions around here. Gregg P.S. Doon, have you ridden that road? | ||
| Surveyor |
Congrats Gregg, You've discovered the best way to tune your bike - forget the fancy pipes, ecms, airfilters etc - set it up well then ride it well. | ||
| Dako |
I know the feeling bro!! When I fist set mine up, I was going up and down my street about 20-25mph dodging potholes No-Handed!!! I think I need to soften up my rear a bit though. I could feel the back tire starting to skip a bit as I throtle it out of the corners. |
