HarveyM
Active Member
There's an interesting interview with a retired Honda Canada engineer on Adventure rider radio-
He says (I'm paraphrasing) that the factory spends years optimizing their models (suspension, tires, performance & weight) and chances are anything the rider does to change their bike is going to make the bike worse overall. He also describes what's involved in getting a suspension change (for softer ride) incorporated into an existing model- like 10 months initial testing to get the optimal replacement part, computer load simulations, then 18 months of real world 24/7 usage.
Has the Internet Made You Cluelessly Modify Your Motorcycle For The Worst? | Rider Skills with Bret Tkacs — Adventure Motorcycle Podcast Radio Show | Motorbike Touring and Travel
He says (I'm paraphrasing) that the factory spends years optimizing their models (suspension, tires, performance & weight) and chances are anything the rider does to change their bike is going to make the bike worse overall. He also describes what's involved in getting a suspension change (for softer ride) incorporated into an existing model- like 10 months initial testing to get the optimal replacement part, computer load simulations, then 18 months of real world 24/7 usage.
Has the Internet Made You Cluelessly Modify Your Motorcycle For The Worst? | Rider Skills with Bret Tkacs — Adventure Motorcycle Podcast Radio Show | Motorbike Touring and Travel
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