Is motorcycling allowed?

[Hairy]

The previous hunk of rubber offering

[Spokey]

On 8/7/2022 at 8:01 PM, Hairy said:

I just bought a set of basically brand new pegs for the HD on Facebook .... after I did the purchase I realised that this can quickly become a slippery slope the same way one drops cash on a bicycle .... going to have to be careful, and I trust you lot of sensible people will help keep me in check if I start asking questions about stuff.

 

Just do it, but sit down when you start ordering suspension!

The Bitubo Twin shocks on my ZRX, matched with their progressive fork springs……….Harley in their catalogue too!

[Hairy]

2 minutes ago, Spokey said:

Just do it, but sit down when you start ordering suspension!

The Bitubo Twin shocks on my ZRX, matched with their progressive fork springs……….Harley in their catalogue too!

Stay away you devil ........................ what is the link to the suspension you are referring to ... asking for a friend

[Hairy]

1 hour ago, Spokey said:

Just do it, but sit down when you start ordering suspension!

The Bitubo Twin shocks on my ZRX, matched with their progressive fork springs……….Harley in their catalogue too!

Just took a look, and at 16-17K I can get the fork and shocks replaced with Bitubo's on the Fat Bob ... that is the same price as a decent fork (only, ex. shock) on sale from Evo ...... again, motorbikes are cheaper than mountain bikes 

 

[Spokey]

Sorry man, just search for Bitubo Suspension……..I am not smart enough to provide links! I did order through Denver Biggs at Bling King in Joburg.  082 450 8878. He also did the suspension on my KLR 650 and I will use him for my 1983 CB750 F when the time comes.

 

 

Edited August 10, 2022 by Spokey
Sorry, just seen that you already took a look. Reasonable prices when compared to bicycle components!

[Andrew_Smith]

Agree with your comment @Hairy, motorcycling is indeed cheaper than cycling! 

 

I feel that good suspension goes a long way and overall improves the comfort and handling of your machine, so it is money well spent.

 

I cannot be happier that the stock air shock is replaced with a proper aftermarket nitrogen shock on my G650X.

Not 100% sure but progressive springs is something also to consider maybe? Will be cheaper than replacing the whole shock or fork.

 

@Spokey may chip in here with his wisdom.

Edited August 10, 2022 by Andrew_Smith

[Hairy]

1 hour ago, Andrew_Smith said:

Agree with your comment @Hairy, motorcycling is indeed cheaper than cycling! 

 

I feel that good suspension goes a long way and overall improves the comfort and handling of your machine, so it is money well spent.

 

I cannot be happier that the stock air shock is replaced with a proper aftermarket nitrogen shock on my G650X.

Not 100% sure but progressive springs is something also to consider maybe? Will be cheaper than replacing the whole shock or fork.

 

@Spokey may chip in here with his wisdom.

I will be sticking to stock suspension, just keeping it fresh with servicing as I am very curious about other bikes in the HD range, primarily the Road Kings and Heritage models. 

Finding that when I need to use the bike, and it is raining I ride anyway .... even if the roads are just wet, the chop front fender on the Fat Bob offer pretty much zero protection to my lower legs. I could also certainly benefit from lockable storage on the bike (For both work and pleasure), though I do not want a fully faired bike, so the RK and Heritage look to be bikes I need to get out and test ride.

BUT, I am "just looking" for now.

[Hairy]

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

9 hours ago, Hairy said:

Must be a newer model, fairly modern design for Harley.

[Hairy]

22 minutes ago, Steven Knoetze (sk27) said:

Must be a newer model, fairly modern design for Harley.

you also noticed the upgraded suspension?

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Anyone need a paddock stand, collapsible so easily disassembled for postage.
New R1100, asking R500.

[Hairy]

[Hairy]

[mazambaan]

15 hours ago, Hairy said:

He hee from memory maybe a DT 360 or 250 so early 70's; must be Andyman (or a friend of his). Too old for Mr Min (Jeff would have had a full on MX bike). Lighty has a look of Russell Campbell 👺

[Spokey]

On 8/10/2022 at 12:32 PM, Andrew_Smith said:

Agree with your comment @Hairy, motorcycling is indeed cheaper than cycling! 

 

I feel that good suspension goes a long way and overall improves the comfort and handling of your machine, so it is money well spent.

 

I cannot be happier that the stock air shock is replaced with a proper aftermarket nitrogen shock on my G650X.

Not 100% sure but progressive springs is something also to consider maybe? Will be cheaper than replacing the whole shock or fork.

 

@Spokey may chip in here with his wisdom.

I do feel the progressive front springs make a difference at a very modest cost. If I recall the springs were around R3000 for my KLR 650. (Few years ago but still very affordable back then). The difference is like chalk and cheese on that bike. The springs are considerably longer so the spacer had to be cut in the fork tube. Together with a quality “one weight” heavier fork oil it now  rides a lot less like the agricultural bike it is. I have done the suspension on my older road bikes and boy it pays dividends in handling. My 40 plus year old Honda’s handle sweetly and the ZRX1200 no longer feels like the frame has a hinge in the middle……….

My FZR1000 has a Hagon Monoshock to replace  the old remote reservoir OEM that was rebuilt and actually collapsed on a ride! The front forks just get regular oil changes as they are good quality Ohlins internals.
 

@Hairy, yeah, agreed, if you are looking to change up to another Harley rather just keep the OEM bouncers clean and leak free. Hard to recover the money spent on bits on a bike when trading in.

[Spokey]

Okay, so you have perhaps all seen this already…………But I am shortly leaving Rome , well in a few hours, and will make a turn past Ducati Rome enroute to the airport.

I have been away from SA for 7 weeks and this machine is calling……..Weather looks good for a Sunday blast over the mountains!