Tales from the Emporium

**Mole_C** · 17th July 2007, 21:34

Damn, thought that would be the case. Oh well. Will still be nice to have a tacho and clock

**NordieBoy** · 17th July 2007, 21:52

Originally Posted by Transalper

Yes, as far as i can tell the speedo only has a fuel level display, you would hook it up to your existing sensor/sender unit in the tank, but as Nordie says the DR doesn't have a sensor/sender unit in its tank. So you'd have to get one of those from somewhere and then I'd hate to imagine the problems of making something like that fit and work properly.

The best fuel gauge would be your one

**NordieBoy** · 17th July 2007, 21:55

Tacho, clock, 2 trip meters (1 for trip and 1 for fuel), hour meter, max revs, permenant backlight, fits on the existing speedo mount with a tiny mod.

All nice

**far queue** · 17th July 2007, 22:25

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

The best fuel gauge would be your one

That's what I was thinking, he's got a fuel gauge - the same sort I've got

**Transalper** · 17th July 2007, 23:21

mm... the same sort, just a slightly different brand and a little smaller.

**NordieBoy** · 18th July 2007, 07:56

Originally Posted by Transalper

mm... the same sort, just a slightly different brand and a little smaller.

Hey, you've got a screen on the back of your oil cooler...

**NordieBoy** · 18th July 2007, 10:12

Thought it'd be a good time for a re-cap.

Performance enhancing...
- Braided front brake line.
- DJ kit, 160 Main, Needle 3rd from top.
- Drilled carb slide.
- Shortened carb spring.
- Ground header weld.
- SuperTrapp IDS with 10 discs.
- Opened top on airbox.
- Removed backfire screen.
- 14t front sprocket.
- Eibach springs front and rear.
- ScottOiler.

Comfort enhancing...
- KX bend fat bars with risers.
- ScottOiler Cruise Control.
- Givi screen.
- Corbin seat with mods.
- IMS tank.
- Alloy bark busters.
- Extra 55W flood light.
- Stebel Magnum 132dB horn.
- IRC GP21 front tyre (6200km so far).
- Mitas E07 rear tyre (11000km so far).
- Ventura pack/rack.

Style enhancing...
- Acewell speedo.
- Kiwi Biker with custom helmet.

Next...
- Rim locks at the next tyre change.
- Magura hydraulic clutch?

**Wolf** · 18th July 2007, 12:51

Originally Posted by Transalper

mm... the same sort, just a slightly different brand and a little smaller.

Nice fuel gauge.

Mine is very easy to read - if the petcock is on "reserve", get to a fecking garage soonest...

**NordieBoy** · 18th July 2007, 22:00

Went to the eastern end of the Maitai Dam this afternoon for a final ride with the stock front springs and to compare tomorrow when I put the new ones in.

**NordieBoy** · 19th July 2007, 19:00

Well it works.
I'd like a bit more pre-load but I did it according to spec.
The front only dives slightly under braking and I'm going to have to adjust my lights again.
The ride is firmer but more compliant, the wheels follow the terrain without skipping.
This has meant it's more comfortable to stand in the rough stuff now dammit so I'm going to have to lower the pegs soon.
The front doesn't hint at bottoming out when landing after a little almost-wheelie off a bump.
Tracks better in the gravel too and felt fine in the fresh gravel on the Pelorus side of the Maungatapu on those nice farmland corners.
On the seal the most noticeable thing is the lack of weight transfer when accelerating and braking, it goes and stops without exaggerated squatting/diving.

The front tyre is still sweet but the rear is getting to be a road tyre but you only notice it accelerating in clay or loose gravel so it'll probably stay on for a few thousand more yet.

I like

**Crisis management** · 29th July 2007, 20:08

So, the suspension was worth it then....
I have to admit I am sick of the front end dive under braking, I've become a brake on the straight rider rather than being able to carry the braking well into the corner as I am used too (sports bike upbringing...deviant I know, but shit happens). Mind you, I've finally got used to trail braking and that has been a lot more effective for my somewhat dubious "style" of riding.

Was the back end worth doing? I can see a clear advantage in the front but the back seems ok for me (I'm only 67kg's and the spring is at it's tightest). As an aside, I am considering the cheats way first and changing the fork oil for a heavier weight!

I finally got round to doing the Dynojet kit etc, and on the brief burst up the driveway it's certainly running richer! I should be able to get a ride in tomorrow so I'll report back then.

**NordieBoy** · 29th July 2007, 20:53

Back end was worth it too.
Coming over a bump and being able to pop the front up at will without the back just soaking it all up.
Go over a series of bumps the the suspension responds to them all.

Just got an e-mail back from Jesse this morning recommending 10w in the front for the heavier springs, which is the stock weight.
Some use 15w but I'd think that'd be better on the road than trail.

As an aside, I just did my first oil change on it today