Al Z. Heimer Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Cool beans Man.....Don't take that in a Refried sort of way. Looks like I will get to follow you this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 the Phoenix took her first flight in my possession and first impression is either something is off or I don't like it. It was supposedly wheelied once and that caused the wreck to low slide it and require the new body work and case covers. My knowledge is limited how to check these things and it will be going to DucRX soon to tell me just how dumb a purchase it might have been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 aww shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Something seems off with handling or something else? I know it is hard to pinpoint things like that, but it could just be something as simple as setting suspension settings back to stock or a steering damper adjustment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Something seems off with handling or something else? I know it is hard to pinpoint things like that, but it could just be something as simple as setting suspension settings back to stock or a steering damper adjustmentI don't think the stock Honda dampers are adjustable. Was it handling/suspension or engine/shifting? Tire pressures good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I don't think the stock Honda dampers are adjustable. Was it handling/suspension or engine/shifting? Tire pressures good?To my knowledge the stock dampers are not adjustable, however, if you are coming from not having one it might feel like something is off at low speed. Stock dampers suck generally but you can change the oil to try and compensate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Something seems off with handling or something else? I know it is hard to pinpoint things like that, but it could just be something as simple as setting suspension settings back to stock or a steering damper adjustmentI don't think the stock Honda dampers are adjustable. Was it handling/suspension or engine/shifting? Tire pressures good?Handling wise. Runs and shifts like a beauty. I did not check the tire pressure today however Sunday I checked them and they were fine.To my knowledge the stock dampers are not adjustable, however, if you are coming from not having one it might feel like something is off at low speed. Stock dampers suck generally but you can change the oil to try and compensate.I'm not exactly the most knowledgeable when it comes these things but I'm trying to learn as I go. I've never had a bike with a stock damper before so I figured it would have a little different feel but the issue I was finding that when making a left lean its like the front end/bars were fighting me. When I would go for a right turn and lean right its like the front end wanted to turn in more than I wanted and take me into the curb. I don't think I was over 30mph on any of these because it was in my neighborhood and I felt ridiculously unstable about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 maybe if you remove the tampon from your vag it will feel a little better 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 maybe if you remove the tampon from your vag it will feel a little better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 the thing was previously wrecked and i'm being cautious, be easy woman and go make me another burrito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hmm check your forks for straightness maybe ? Im not an expert but a guess. Maybe just not used to it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hmm check your forks for straightness maybe ? Im not an expert but a guess. Maybe just not used to it ?those were my first 2 thoughts as well. I'll just take it to Pauly and let him inspect the thing over like I was planning and sit there with him so I can learn more. Its just weird because of the bikes I've had it never felt like that and knowing it was laid down my first thought was ok wtf is wrong with this thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Did the bike track straight when hands off on a straightaway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hmm check your forks for straightness maybe ? Im not an expert but a guess. Maybe just not used to it ? the bike isn't the only one that needs to be checked for straightness 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Did the bike track straight when hands off on a straightaway?I think. The bars wiggled just a bit back and forth but it was smooth and not jerky so I just assumed to attribute that to the stock damper. I could be very wrong on that though?Also, when I first got going from a stop sign it seemed like it was wanting to pull to the left but I can't say for certain if it was rider error or not because I didn't really notice it after a few stop and go's the bike isn't the only one that needs to be checked for straightness i hate you so much right now but god dammit I respect you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 cupped tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Gen is on fire, and for you just take it to Pauly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 well decided to play around with it today and go with the easy troubleshooting first. Reset the steering damper and inflated the tires and it seems a lot better now. I think those 2 factors combined with not being on a supersport since learning how to ride better were the cause of the problems I was feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 I just wanted to bump this.How's the project going Bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Since it is jewbacabra asking .... I believe the bike is forsale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Since it is jewbacabra asking .... I believe the bike is forsalePretty sure it got sold with the trailer, or at least both were sold close in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Both sold. I'm assuming he's making fun of bad for thinking he would actually finish the project..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 ^ I hope your quicker on the track than you are on thr forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 ^ I hope your quicker on the track than you are on thr forums I'll take you for a ride and show you how quick I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 He's just jealous that I can do whatever I want with my hobbies including making money off doing very little and not be told no by a wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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