Ohlins

[blackdog]

You do realise this is KB...?

I was unsure. Have been spending alot of time on playschool.com recently and the differences have become blurred.

[Gremlin]

[reggie1198]

Even for us on our L?

She's a little over the legal 33bhp your allowed, but if you put five L platers on it at the same time you'd be ok.
250cc x 5 = 1250cc - it's only 1198 (you're within tollerance there)
33bhp x 5 = 165bhp - it's about right.

you only need four other takers and it's a goer......lol....not.

see you in a few weeks.

Reggie

[avgas]

Tell that to Valentino Rossi...................

Try telling him anything.

[avgas]

Why do you need these fancy suspenders now. Those of us that started racing in the 70's didnt need fancy garter belt suspenders.We knew the limitations of our ride and grew bigger testicles to compensate for the shortcomings of the suspenders tyres and brakes. Seems nowadays the more money you throw at a bike the less skill you need.

You don't.
Just like in the 70's you didn't need OHV.
But it doesn't mean it isn't a want.

[Maha]

Horse. Flogged. Dead.

Stoney said the same about you last week....
If only readers of this thread would pick up on the real topic, instead of romancing thier own ideas of what its all about...all it needs now is for Jim Walsh to poke his nose in to tidy things up and job done...

[blackdog]

Stoney said about you last week....
If only readers of this thread would pick up on the real topic, instead of romancing thier own ideas of what its all about...all it needs now is for Jim Walsh to poke his nose in to tidy things up...

Shame I missed something StoneY said.

Actually, I am trying to think of a reason why I would give a fuck what he said. Have just got home from the pink ribbon ride, he didn't show up. Maybe that is because he is getting married and all the bikes are for sale. Don't get me started Maha!

[blackdog]

Oink ribbon pics.

[nzspokes]

She's a little over the legal 33bhp your allowed, but if you put five L platers on it at the same time you'd be ok.
250cc x 5 = 1250cc - it's only 1198 (you're within tollerance there)
33bhp x 5 = 165bhp - it's about right.

you only need four other takers and it's a goer......lol....not.

see you in a few weeks.

Reggie

I weigh as much as 5 normal L platers, do I get to ride?

[caspernz]

Oh boy....the original post showed ignorance beyond belief. Shoot me for saying so, but properly setup suspension isn't just for speedy riders....regardless of whether it's the OEM or aftermarket gear. Compliance (or proper damping control) gives you better control of your bike, makes it more comfy to ride, for me it's about giving me a bigger safety margin. Yep, I'm a slowcoach on the road, 120 max. The thing that cracks me up is I see riders spending money on go-fast gear when they've already got more power than they can handle?? Ignorance in bliss....

Yep, I got my bike sorted at Crown Kiwi Technical. Mind you, I decided that if I was gonna do this, then a personal visit to New Plymouth was the only option. Spent less than two grand and it's easily the best money I've spent on a bike. Mind you, if you've never had a bike set up to suit you....you'd never know. Ignorance is bliss....oh, I already said that didn't I?

You can say whatever you like about CKT, I'll be back to see Robert and Dennis when I buy my next bike.

[reggie1198]

I weigh as much as 5 normal L platers, do I get to ride?

ummmmm no, sorry, how can I put this nicely........


I can't.

The pillion seat would suit a nice firm size 4 to size 6 bum though. blokes need not apply.
I am not an equal opportunities kinda guy.

[Virago]

This argument could go on forever - and probably will.

Very few would argue that a budget-priced and low-spec bike would not have its handling improved with an after-market suspension upgrade.

I ride a crusty old cruiser. Its suspension and handling were crap when it was new. 22 years later - well, it certainly hasn't improved...

It doesn't matter. I ride within the bike's capabilities.

There is a notable tendancy for those riding sportsbikes with upgraded gizmos to fall off. For some reason (touch wood), I don't. Go figure...

If that makes me ignorant too, then so be it. It is indeed bliss...

[Maha]

My thoughts also Ken.
I said as much in the first post.
How many would pay $1600 for a helmet?
Not many I would venture to suggest.
$300 helmets would be the bigger sellers.

[kiwifruit]

Everyone has different priorities. I consider fixing the suspension a safety and enjoyment thing as much as a performance upgrade.

Some people will happily ride on tyres i consider dangerous. Same goes for suspension. One man's pogo stick is another man's fz8

Can't wait to get the forks and shock back for my bike! It's only worth 3k but i know 1.5k on sus will make it feel a million bucks.

[Quasievil]

I ride a crusty old cruiser. Its suspension and handling were crap when it was new. 22 years later - well, it certainly hasn't improved...

It doesn't matter. I ride within the bike's capabilities.

Then the Bike youre riding is unsafe, you say in one breath its handling is crap and it hasnt improved then you say you ride it within its capabilities kind of an oxymoron of a statement (clearly you ride it fast/well/hard enough to know its crap).
You should get the poor handling bike sorted out end of story.

Especially as a senior member of a biker site you should not be throwing out there comments suggesting its ok to ride a bike handles like crap, as it isnt, and the age of the bike isnt an excuse

If I had any vehicle that handled like crap It would be sorted, good handling = Safer to operate in .........period !!

This whole thread is clearly a "dig" at RT under a B.S based smoke screen as far as I can see it.