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    BASIC set-up service

    Good day all.

    In recent weeks I've had a few people looking to have some help with basic set up and adjustment of their road bike suspension. The poeple that have been around have been happy with the results and better understanding gained. So I'll throw an offer out to anyone else who might want a hand.

    First, the disclaimer. I am NOT, nor do I claim to be, a Robert Taylor or Shaun Harris. I lack the tooling and more importantly, the expertise and experience these gentlemen can offer. For that reason I'm not even going to entertain the thought of changing springs, re-valving or any other internal adjustment on your bikes suspension.

    What I can halp with, is setting up the springy bits within the scope of whatever's fitted, make external adjustments and generally help you have a better understanding of what adjustments do what, and how to relate what you're feeling to what you need to change.

    At the very least, setting the rider sag on a bike is a three person job anyway.

    So if you're in the South Auckland area and want a hand, flick me a PM. Please don't just turn up at my place unannounced though, I'll sic the dog on ya

    Edit: Someone just pmed me asking "How much?" I should point out that while my time is far from worthless, I'm not charging for helping fellow bikers out with the knowledge (albeit small amount) I can share.
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    Hey dude I might just take you up on that in the next week or two...
    Like to get the 10 setup a little better before the next trackday...I'll be in touch...Phil
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    Quote Originally Posted by icekiwi View Post
    Hey dude I might just take you up on that in the next week or two...
    Like to get the 10 setup a little better before the next trackday...I'll be in touch...Phil
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    Yeah mate i'll be there...maybe do it down there...
    That would be awesome...Ta
    BTW havent seen anymore bent rearsets lol..
    Quote Originally Posted by peasea View Post
    It could be argued that to put anyone on a ZX10 is "just stupid".



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    LOL. That's cause I'm not racing anymore mate. Best way to keep a bike in good nick, is not let me race it
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    Or let you take them for a blat down the Castlepoint road.
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    Quote Originally Posted by James Deuce View Post
    Or let you take them for a blat down the Castlepoint road.
    That was different. I simply wore out the bits that hit the ground first. Evidently, on a V-Rod, these happen to be the most expensive parts.

    Oh well, shit happens
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    Quote Originally Posted by White trash View Post
    Good day all.

    In recent weeks I've had a few people looking to have some help with basic set up and adjustment of their road bike suspension. The poeple that have been around have been happy with the results and better understanding gained. So I'll throw an offer out to anyone else who might want a hand.

    First, the disclaimer. I am NOT, nor do I claim to be, a Robert Taylor or Shaun Harris. I lack the tooling and more importantly, the expertise and experience these gentlemen can offer. For that reason I'm not even going to entertain the thought of changing springs, re-valving or any other internal adjustment on your bikes suspension.

    What I can halp with, is setting up the springy bits within the scope of whatever's fitted, make external adjustments and generally help you have a better understanding of what adjustments do what, and how to relate what you're feeling to what you need to change.

    At the very least, setting the rider sag on a bike is a three person job anyway.

    So if you're in the South Auckland area and want a hand, flick me a PM. Please don't just turn up at my place unannounced though, I'll sic the dog on ya

    Edit: Someone just pmed me asking "How much?" I should point out that while my time is far from worthless, I'm not charging for helping fellow bikers out with the knowledge (albeit small amount) I can share.
    I can back that up with set up manuals that are not intimidating in length and content such as ''War and Peace'' These can be transmitted electronically on receipt of a regular e-mail address. E-mail your request for same to robert@crownkiwi.co.nz Jimmy has a sharp mind so he can interpret and optimise to good effect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert Taylor View Post
    Jimmy has a sharp mind so he can interpret and optimise to good effect.
    Hey Robert,are we talking about the same Jimmy here?????Oh i see.your joking,right????
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob Taylor View Post
    Hey Robert,are we talking about the same Jimmy here?????Oh i see.your joking,right????
    Lol. I wondered that myself mate

    But yep, there's only one of me. Thanks Christ.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by White trash View Post
    But yep, there's only one of me. Thanks Christ.....

    There must be a god if he stopped at a prototype like you Jimmy

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    You're a right good cunt trashy. If I make it up that way I'll take that offer and deploy 15 steinlager marines as payment.
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    You're right about the "C" bit mate. Be good to see ya again.

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    Thanks

    Thanks Jimmy,

    Left your place today and "accidently" took the southbound on-ramp instead of the north. In short Dave and I did about 200km on the way home via Kiaua.

    Bike is subtly better - can't put my finger on exactly why its better but I'm convinced it is.

    Thanks for your help today.

    Cheers
    Shane

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    Hey jimmy Heres a thought . Howsabout for one wendsday night training night We have a 'set up" night.
    No doubt experienced bikers will gain from this but newbees will DEFINITELY gain heaps.
    You could do setup and Ill do oil changes n stuff on the bench
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