Couple more blingy bits for the TL.

**tl_tub** · 26th July 2006, 21:10

Oh, mm, true. Just run 2.5 oil in the damper then? Best of both worlds?

**imdying** · 26th July 2006, 21:15

Would probably be a plan. They had the rep for being a little flighty early on in their careers, I'm not sure why you'd want to go down a path that was known to be flawed?

**tl_tub** · 26th July 2006, 21:18

It seems most people believe the handling problems were related to the shoddy rear damper locking up. From what ive read, having the ohlins damper solves a lot of problems, appart from the slapping you would get coming down from a wheelie i guess, as featus mentions. Correct me if ive come to the wrong conclusion?

Originally Posted by imdying

Would probably be a plan. They had the rep for being a little flighty early on in their careers, I'm not sure why you'd want to go down a path that was known to be flawed?

**imdying** · 26th July 2006, 21:20

Seems reasonably sound, seems like cheap insurance though seeing as you have one

But you're a good law abiding rider, you wouldn't be doing high speed crossed up wheelies now would ya

**tl_tub** · 26th July 2006, 21:29

Nup, still getting the confidence in even going around corners, and after riding a fully kitted out bmw 1150 the other day, i realised just how badly mine goes around corners.
Try to counter steer and the bike just moves a lil bit. It really seems to be the damper holding it back as there is no way i could do slow riding around cones on it, thats for sure

**imdying** · 26th July 2006, 21:41

Well, start with your tyre pressures... it'll always (no matter how much $$$ spent on suspension) handle like a truck if they're up the ghey. Maybe one of the welly crew knows how to set TLs up correctly?

**saul** · 26th July 2006, 21:58

Originally Posted by brent_b

Oh, mm, true. Just run 2.5 oil in the damper then? Best of both worlds?

Hi Brent, hope you are enjoying the Capital

I did the 2.5wt in the damper. Very easy mod to do and lightens up the front a lot. Still lots of control. Well worth doing.

Sort that bike mate

**saul** · 26th July 2006, 22:00

Originally Posted by 98tls

Not as nice as yours Bern but heres a few

That is a very nice bike mate

, I have changed my desktop

**tl_tub** · 26th July 2006, 22:10

Hey Man, yep, im here in the Capital. Feels like ive spent more time out town due to the huge amount of training i need to become a quality employee

The bike is going well and will get a couple of trips in the next few days as I have 4 off. I will try the bike on local roads without the damper while im putting 2.5 oil in it.

Are you going to the cold kiwi?

Originally Posted by saul

Hi Brent, hope you are enjoying the Capital

I did the 2.5wt in the damper. Very easy mod to do and lightens up the front a lot. Still lots of control. Well worth doing.

Sort that bike mate

**saul** · 26th July 2006, 22:17

Originally Posted by brent_b

Hey Man, yep, im here in the Capital. Feels like ive spent more time out town due to the huge amount of training i need to become a quality employee

The bike is going well and will get a couple of trips in the next few days as I have 4 off. I will try the bike on local roads without the damper while im putting 2.5 oil in it.

Are you going to the cold kiwi?

No I am to much of a wussss for that.

Yeh do the mod yeh yeh yeh do the mod yeh yeh yeh

Some guys are real happy with the damper of, I was happy with it on

and also very grateful at times

**98tls** · 27th July 2006, 06:55

Originally Posted by festus

If you want amazing my brothers (same colour as yours 98tls) is just that.........I'll get some pics and post them............you will be impressed.

love to see the pics mate......hey brent if a bit of xtra loot comes your way theres always the option of an adjustable steering damper..:blip...or then again just ride flat out everywhere and you will find the stock one fine.

**tl_tub** · 27th July 2006, 19:38

Well, I did a little riding around today without the damper, and the difference is amazing! I did fill it up with 2.5 oil, but I dont think i want to put it back on!
I am taking the bike over the rimutukas tomorrow arvo so will find out for sure then. Wish me luck

**Clivoris** · 27th July 2006, 20:50

Originally Posted by 98tls

As above a few more bits and pieces...Preload adjusters,coerce style sprocket cover and a Tri-Metal rear sprocket which is supposed to last 3 times longer as it has an aluminum core with steel teeth which in theroy is better than aluminum teeth and lighter than all steel..who knows we shall see eh....

Churr bro! Love the attention to detail.

**tl_tub** · 30th July 2006, 13:08

Damper off over the rimutukas, bloody nice! I was sure i couldnt ride before, but now I realise it was just because of the damper!
It was a little twitchy over bumps when cornering, but i guess thats to be expected. What else can i say, other than great fun!