1st annual WMC reunion ride - 8/30

[myzx6]

Yea sorry that was harsh, I honestly meant to say "SLIGHT" cluster fuck.


I'd say it was in the top 3 rides I've been on. Given I've only done 1 track day but, to me that was way more fun then going around the same 1.7 miles over and over again even with the traffic holding us up and the possibility of police being hidden somewhere. Now I just need to find out what route numbers we where on so I can work on a lot of those corners so that next time I'm not holding anyone up. (Also so I can find that ethanol free Stewart's again, I don't even know what state we were in at that point)

[HRCfan1]

Yah I was happy to see that ethanol free at Stuart's. I believe that was in VT.

[FirstDuc-1098]

Yah I was happy to see that ethanol free at Stuart's. I believe that was in VT.

NY, corner of Rt22 and Rt7

[HRCfan1]

I stand corrected. According to my bank statement it's in Hoosick NY.

[GNTurbo6]

Ya. I've ridden with everyone else but you so I know how these ones turn out. That's why I'm so hung up on getting the suspension semi sorted. I'm screwed on the rear shock but I'm going to get it as close to use able as I can. I'm pretty sure I will be able to keep up but I can't really push it. The bike just doesn't like that yet.

I have 15 year old untouched suspension and I do OK. Guess I don't know what dialed in suspension feels like though.



Anyone riding this weekend?

[boosten lebaron]

With the clip we were running at times the suspension was on the edge. The rear was wiggling all over the place. Its a known problem on these bikes. Too stiff with no adjustment. Every little bump or crack would bounce the rear. Very unsettling when leaned over. It just feels unsafe I guess is the best term. I'm used to a well adjusted suspension and this one certainly isn't. Fine for normal riding kind of but does not inspire confidence when pushed. Its more an issue with the bike from the factory vs worn parts.
That said I bet you would do better with a good service and set up.

[FirstDuc-1098]

With my 1098 that was serviced a couple years ago, a few times during the day it let me know that it should be freshened again soon