tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post7369308858609645300..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: In search of more tractionGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-67644059030944581602018-10-12T09:30:42.481+13:002018-10-12T09:30:42.481+13:00Hi Lee! You probably didn't notice a lot of di...Hi Lee! You probably didn't notice a lot of difference on the Thruxton as the OEM units are so new. Yep, they are good people and I enjoyed a bit of banter with Josh, their operations manager via email whilst we were sorting out what I needed. I had a rapid trip on the bike down the Thames coast yesterday. It felt like it was on rails over some of the rougher sections. A very worthwhile birthday present!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-63990081270036055132018-10-12T09:24:15.387+13:002018-10-12T09:24:15.387+13:00Hi Geoff
I'm glad to see that you've used...Hi Geoff<br /><br />I'm glad to see that you've used KSS again. I've just been to them with the Thruxton and had Ohlins fitted at the rear as well as some new fork springs installed. The bike's better, not massively different but you can feel the difference. They're a good bunch at KSS. I enjoy going there!Lee Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082631561885571713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-46796495233762752192018-10-10T16:08:32.645+13:002018-10-10T16:08:32.645+13:00Bloody hell Andrew.... I think you'd be amazed...Bloody hell Andrew.... I think you'd be amazed at the difference new suspension would bring to the Connie! Robert Taylor's team over at KSS are just a quick outing for you.<br /><br />The chap I mentioned following in the biblical rain was the owner of Passmasters Rider Training, Chris Smith. He's one quick boy and as an aside, also taught Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon to ride when he was in the UK! I was quite apprehensive about following him at pace in the wet but the Road 5's were fantastic. I think you'll be very happy when you get the GT's fitted. The high crown on them makes turn-in very rapid too.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-55073069521859900312018-10-10T15:29:31.424+13:002018-10-10T15:29:31.424+13:00Hmmm, just over 153,000 on my standard suspension ...Hmmm, just over 153,000 on my standard suspension and have been wondering if it's about time to do some work on it...<br /><br />Can't wait for the Road 5 GT's...the 4's are the cat's pajamas!Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-54293576239026193382018-10-10T06:42:04.097+13:002018-10-10T06:42:04.097+13:00Hi Steve,
Nitron are made in the UK and have a gre...Hi Steve,<br />Nitron are made in the UK and have a great reputation. When I fitted one to the Street Triple, I got it from the UK but there's an NZ agent now. I'll probably have Nitron piston fitted to the forks in due course. Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-7833285104269532302018-10-10T00:52:24.166+13:002018-10-10T00:52:24.166+13:00Hi Geoff
That shock looks like a trick bit of kit ...Hi Geoff<br />That shock looks like a trick bit of kit mate. I've not heard of Nitron before. Where are they made?<br />By the sounds of your test ride afterwards it sounds like your loving the new suspenders.<br />The new R1 has 28K on it and I can feel the rear shock getting a little spongy already.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-49113706105094848052018-10-09T13:07:26.549+13:002018-10-09T13:07:26.549+13:00Hi Dave! Yep, absolutely true. In combination with...Hi Dave! Yep, absolutely true. In combination with the Road 5 tyres, it feels like a new bike. I can either carry more corner speed through the bends or maintain the same rate with a lot less effort. Your choices of good aftermarket shock are pretty wide these days. Whilst Ohlins are regarded as the Gold Standard, there are several more that perform much the same at a significantly sharper price. Guess that Ohlins has been price gouging on their reputation for several years now. Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-29581771304937926102018-10-09T12:34:42.950+13:002018-10-09T12:34:42.950+13:00OEM suspension on Jap bikes is usually a place for...OEM suspension on Jap bikes is usually a place for the manufacturer to keep the cost down so the Nitron would be a massive leap! I really noticed how good my rebuilt and revalved suspension is on the R1 during the four day trip I did with Steve in June. It was like I had traction control through the twisty stuff and my arse/legs were still fine after a few thousand km in that short time. I think I need to get the BMW done now.Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-75651445552125735592018-10-09T10:24:39.105+13:002018-10-09T10:24:39.105+13:00Hi Jules! Crikey mate, 90k on the original unit i...Hi Jules! Crikey mate, 90k on the original unit is remarkable! With Christmas closing in, perhaps a hint or two to Dorothy? :-) . Looking back at what I've written, I've probably understated just how much of an improvement the new shock has given. Cranked over on an uneven surface, it was like the bike was on rails.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-52181188817252006882018-10-09T10:13:02.343+13:002018-10-09T10:13:02.343+13:00That Nitron is a thing of beauty Geoff! I concur r...That Nitron is a thing of beauty Geoff! I concur re the gradual deterioration of suspension over time being imperceptible. At close to 90K kms the ZX14 must be in need of some TLC. A 100K 'birthday' perhaps!Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.com