Max speed? 186mph.
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Max speed? 186mph.
Hmm. Must find a dodgier tyre repair man 
Everyone close to me refused mine last time cos they're V rated or whatever it is, which is one down from those I believe.
You're not supposed to repair over a certain speed rating regardless of position (legally I think).
Everyone close to me refused mine last time cos they're V rated or whatever it is, which is one down from those I believe.
You're not supposed to repair over a certain speed rating regardless of position (legally I think).
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Can you do a permanent repair after some idiot has done a temporary repair?
Noticed how much the preload suspension is adjusted, if I've got this right is it; The more you tighten it up, the stiffer the suspension?
If I loosen them off will it make it a softer ride but the forks will compress a lot more when braking?
If I loosen them off will it make it a softer ride but the forks will compress a lot more when braking?
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Preload is more for setting the sag, compression damping affects how stiff the forks are, and rebound damping controls the extension so they don't bounce around like a pogo stick.Noticed how much the preload suspension is adjusted, if I've got this right is it; The more you tighten it up, the stiffer the suspension?
If I loosen them off will it make it a softer ride but the forks will compress a lot more when braking?
Too much preload and you won't have enough sag, too little and the forks will already be in the middle of their range when you're on the bike. In fact, having too little preload can make the forks stiffer as the spring is already half compressed, meaning you only have the second half of the travel to use (and springs get stiffer the more they're compressed).
Yep, that's the way to do it. Set them back to factory defaults, then get the static sag with the preload set correctly, then if you're getting kicked out the seat/handlebar is jolting reduce the compression damping, or if the bike is diving too much (bottoming out under heavy braking) increase the compression. You should have a thumb width of travel at left after the heaviest braking you'll do, put a cable tie round one of the fork legs so you can see how much travel you're using. Then adjust the rebound so when you compress the forks they return to the normal position without oscillating up and down too much. Repeat at the rear!!
Or, pay someone to set it up for you
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Yep, road and race performance do it for £30. Never been there, but they're supposed to be good
It's a really easy job though, to get the sag set up right. The Street/Speed triple stock rebound and damping are pretty good.
All you need is a stand which lifts your wheels off the ground (not a paddock stand, something like the Abba superbike stand would work), a measuring tape and someone to hold the bike while you sit on it with both feet up.
This was pretty good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjGgq1z9zbo. There are loads on YouTube
It's a really easy job though, to get the sag set up right. The Street/Speed triple stock rebound and damping are pretty good.
All you need is a stand which lifts your wheels off the ground (not a paddock stand, something like the Abba superbike stand would work), a measuring tape and someone to hold the bike while you sit on it with both feet up.
This was pretty good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjGgq1z9zbo. There are loads on YouTube
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The street triple standard suspension is only good if you are 55-70kg including all your gear.
Decided to sell my Schuberth C3 Pro, it's just not quite right for my head and I keep going back to my battered Shark S900C.
Already ordered a new S900 to replace my current one, matt black with a gold chrome visor to complete the **** head look
Already ordered a new S900 to replace my current one, matt black with a gold chrome visor to complete the **** head look
My wife's going away for a week in June so I fancy a long weekend to warm up for the Alps the following month. Currently thinking about going over to Ireland to ride around Kerry or grab the Eurotunnel and head to Belgium for a few days, somewhere around Bouilion (stayed there before).
Any other ideas? Ideally want to depart early Friday and come back Monday to give two full days of riding wherever I get to. One location only though - don't want to swap around between hotels / campsites each day.
Any other ideas? Ideally want to depart early Friday and come back Monday to give two full days of riding wherever I get to. One location only though - don't want to swap around between hotels / campsites each day.
Narbonne, south of France. Absolutely amazing countryside, amazing roads, loads to see and do in the area, cheap-ish, lovely weather this time of year. Barcelona is also a nice day ride from there if you fancy it. Can't wait to go back.