NinjaDoc Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) Bike back together finally. Took me three different try to get back wheel on without dropping the spacer and failed, send sos to @Al Z. Heimer, he walks in and put it in in 10 mins New rubber, bet the bike will handle better. Hehehe Now need to get some scrub run in before Saturday to get to know the bike better. Already forgot how it rode after all these weeks. Pauly if I am able to get out on time Saturday morning I will join you to make the run to New Concord. Don't want to commit anything now as I won't sleep then lol. I am going to pretend I am not going for a ride Friday night and sleep Edited July 19, 2017 by NinjaDoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Your dome of hate is failing since you've moved on to the FZ6. Weather has taken a drastic turn for the worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tonik Posted July 20, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, DerekClouser said: Your dome of hate is failing since you've moved on to the FZ6. Weather has taken a drastic turn for the worse. Yea, gonna have to consider the source on this weather report. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Tonik said: Yea, gonna have to consider the source on this weather report. It's because I'm hosting an event this weekend... My uncanny ability to pick dates where it rains just far out does your ability to hold it off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 hour ago, DerekClouser said: It's because I'm hosting an event this weekend... My uncanny ability to pick dates where it rains just far out does your ability to hold it off. haha i completely forgot about that derek, dank now i am in split mind. Whtr to join you guys or go with tonik. But i am thinking I will stick with tonik ride since you guys are not actually having a ride right? Its more social interaction thingy right? i am a suckanova at that. Plus now i know why its gloriously hot and every day except the weekend when it will rain. Its YOUUUUUUUU hahha Regarding weather/ dont mind the weather. Its only scattered shower at best. In fact i wish we get hit with some shower in between to cool us down. If no rain i plan to douse myself with cold water every stop and put ice slabs fresh from the freezer into the back protector pocket This is gonna feel just like India haha just rode around flat neo yesterday, new tires are the best mod ever for a motorcycle. Soooooo much different than the old crappy tires that came with it. Response is incredible , i think i will have an inch or more of chicken strips with the way the bike turns almost vertical around corners with my style of riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 hour ago, NinjaDoc said: haha i completely forgot about that derek, dank now i am in split mind. Whtr to join you guys or go with tonik. But i am thinking I will stick with tonik ride since you guys are not actually having a ride right? Its more social interaction thingy right? i am a suckanova at that. Plus now i know why its gloriously hot and every day except the weekend when it will rain. Its YOUUUUUUUU hahha Regarding weather/ dont mind the weather. Its only scattered shower at best. In fact i wish we get hit with some shower in between to cool us down. If no rain i plan to douse myself with cold water every stop and put ice slabs fresh from the freezer into the back protector pocket This is gonna feel just like India haha just rode around flat neo yesterday, new tires are the best mod ever for a motorcycle. Soooooo much different than the old crappy tires that came with it. Response is incredible , i think i will have an inch or more of chicken strips with the way the bike turns almost vertical around corners with my style of riding. Definitely go with Tonik. I'm leaning towards cancelling my event as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 hour ago, NinjaDoc said: just rode around flat neo yesterday, new tires are the best mod ever for a motorcycle. Soooooo much different than the old crappy tires that came with it. Response is incredible , i think i will have an inch or more of chicken strips with the way the bike turns almost vertical around corners with my style of riding. You get lean angle Nivin idk what you are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 minute ago, TimTheAzn said: You get lean angle Nivin idk what you are talking about. Excuse me... you should stick to your track forums with your lingo. K THNX BAI 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Except in a parking lot you can't turn a bike unless it is leaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Just now, DerekClouser said: Excuse me... you should stick to your track forums with your lingo. K THNX BAI Don't make me bump down to novice and stuff you into every corner at Mid Ohio. You'll never want to ride the track again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Just now, TimTheAzn said: Don't make me bump down to novice and stuff you into every corner at Mid Ohio. You'll never want to ride the track again.... Dude I've always wanted you to stuff into me at every corner. It's been my dream. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 minute ago, TimTheAzn said: You get lean angle Nivin idk what you are talking about. just blabbering, i was just trying to describe the feel, like all other bikes I rode recently were heavy and i really have to work it, and the striple almost feels like going around corners upright. On smooth pavement love the light weight bikes. But the striple with its front stiffness and light weight, As soon as its rough roads i am thrown all over the place and cant maintain the pace and rhythm at all. and FJR used to glide over them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said: just blabbering QFT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 13 minutes ago, Tonik said: QFT It hurts when u say that. once I get a ride in the fix will keep me away from forum for some days. Then it restarts again. This is the closest to riding I guess.... talking about motorcycles and riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 minute ago, NinjaDoc said: It hurts when u say that. once I get a ride in the fix will keep me away from forum for some days. Then it restarts again. This is the closest to riding I guess.... talking about motorcycles and riding Then we all need to believe that Derek is a crappy weather man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 20 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said: But the striple with its front stiffness and light weight, As soon as its rough roads i am thrown all over the place and cant maintain the pace and rhythm at all. and FJR used to glide over them That sounds more like a suspensions setup issue. Perhaps too much preload or compression is set too stiff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Yea, you weigh less than even me. Soften that puppy up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 16 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: That sounds more like a suspensions setup issue. Perhaps too much preload or compression is set too stiff. Everything lowest possible spring too stiff for me I guess. Weirdly the stock spring and oil weight seems to be good enough for me on paper, but in reality stiff. In fact it appeared stiff even for jerry when he tested it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said: Everything lowest possible spring too stiff for me I guess. Weirdly the stock spring and oil weight seems to be good enough for me on paper, but in reality stiff. In fact it appeared stiff even for jerry when he tested it That doesn't sound right. Are you sure it has stock springs? Fully adjustable suspension, correct? If you have rebound set to the lowest possible setting, you'll get bounced all over the road. Edited July 20, 2017 by Tpoppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Did you do any lowering or other mods that might impact suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 I guess I'll pile on the questions as well. Did you set your sag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonian Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 I've said it before, I'll say it again....set that bitch at full stiff and ride like hell...you don't need no stinking sag.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Isaac's Papa said: STOP. TURNING. SCREWS. But I have spanners Mate. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 On 7/19/2017 at 1:45 AM, NinjaDoc said: Bike back together finally. Took me three different try to get back wheel on without dropping the spacer and failed, send sos to @Al Z. Heimer, he walks in and put it in in 10 mins New rubber, bet the bike will handle better. Hehehe Now need to get some scrub run in before Saturday to get to know the bike better. Already forgot how it rode after all these weeks. Pauly if I am able to get out on time Saturday morning I will join you to make the run to New Concord. Don't want to commit anything now as I won't sleep then lol. I am going to pretend I am not going for a ride Friday night and sleep The spacer on the triple is the worst part of the tire change process. It's such a pain in the ass to get that to stay on there + get the brake caliper back on correctly. I did find that using my foot as a lever under the wheel when trying to mount makes it easier, but still not easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Just now, what said: using my foot as a lever under the wheel when trying to mount makes it easier On the Whale I have that issue....jack it up higher then put a floor jack under the tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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