Recent content by Jeffro

I have a 2015 oem shock sitting on my garage floor and a piece of flextape next to it.. Installed this last week with the .90kg fork springs race tech recommended.

Installed those Race tech .90Kg springs and that 2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 rear shock. And new fork oil. Did it the hard(headed) way by watching a few youtube videos and diving in. Taking it apart was easy. What the videos don't show is the fun (sarcasm) in putting it back together. Surprised...

I know this doesn't compare to most scenic rides posted here but I've been fighting my way through rural rush hours like this lately. As nice as it is to have virtually vehicle-free roads to pick from many are buckled every 50 feet or downright falling apart. And I'm sorry I implied those with...

I think it was all about having the front wheel off the ground when I put the caps on. If I could find a way to keep that extra air all the time it would swallow all the stutter bumps and road buckles around here. It normalizes or goes back to normal after a few miles. I'm just getting used to...

I can answer my question. Don't bother. Maybe, and that's a big maybe- you could re-drill the polycarb to work with these sliders but they still don't line up or want to attach to the bracket over the headlight. So far on the garage upgrades: pipe, adj. pegs, tank protector, +3; windshield...

I ordered some fork boots awhile back so when I put those on I'll replace the oil with a 7.5wt that's always worked for me. Then I'll get the springs, play with the oil level and see how it feels. Can't believe I was going to put bleeder valves on the caps. :p

The smaller adapter that came with the silencer fit into the large OD and sort of gets squished into the pipe end by the springs. There's a 2" ID x 2" long piece of black turbo-grade hose over the connection for more stability and to cover up the wonky midpipe. Even with the plug is out it's...

And luck. (like that 5'7-10", 130-150 lbs and in marathon shape luck) I'm guessing but after today I suspect that the extra air in the fork was helping the spring out. For a little bit. Then a few good bumps and brakes and the forks, not being 100% sealed or designed for holding extra air...

No it's definitely the front getting squishy. I can lean over and just about bottom the front out just pushing down when the bike's not moving.

Bike is new, still less than 500 miles so i'd hope the oil was fresh and set proper. I've had f&r racetech springs in my last two bikes, never messed with the valves though. I might get there but I like to try the cheap garage tweaks with oil and preload before I drop $300+. The rear is easy. I...

There's so many ways to skin a cat I can't decide how or what will best tackle my ergo and mods. At 6-2, ~255 my I'm focusing on suspension and fit. One thing i've noticed is that after I hit a few bumpy roads the forks fade and seem less willing to turn. I tried home-made preload spacers but...

Has anyone tried the adjustable height slider brackets that can be bought for the Honda tall screen online for under $30? (edit: or know their height) At 6'2 the wind hits my ears pretty good as if flies through my helmet. Ducking about 3 inches is peaceful again bu not good for the neck and...

I go to my local hardware store that has a huge isle of every bolt, nut, rubber and steel washer and similar pieces in trays. You can buy one or 3 or whatever. One tip - take a pen. You need to write the part# on a little bag for checkout and for some reason they never have a pen around to...

I agree 100%, most our complaints about aches can be solved by getting more conditioned to riding. In my 20's I rode a RZ350 From Dallas to Austin or Lubbock many times only stopping for gas. My issues are rooted in my wilder off road days with a few nasty crashes and collisions. Some dents and...

Dontcha mean 'herd'? All the postings on day trips to cool places are giving me the itch. Pulled my backpack (more like a 80L drybag with shoulder straps) and camping gear out of storage to make sure everything works. After a long ride this weekend (for me) it's time to shop for my next...