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yorkie_chris

12-12-10 11:40 PM

Re: Grip - or more like the lack of it.

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Originally Posted by jambo (Post 2440445)

Depends what you're used to, the ZX6R runs 36/42 and the same tyre types are on the SV. I don't like low pressures, makes the bike feel sluggish to turn and hold a line. I prefer higher pressures than most even on the track, it's a personal preference. I also think it helps the tyres last longer.

I have discovered that I'm fairly un-fussy about brands but prefer my pressures high. Other people will disagree with me and say tyre brand is all-important, and low pressures are better. Both have found a setup they're happy with :)

Jambo

I'll step up and disagree with you :)

Some tyres, setups etc you HAVE to set the pressures where they want to be or you'll get tearing and destroy them.

21QUEST

12-12-10 11:41 PM

Re: Grip - or more like the lack of it.

Don't know how much you weigh or how many miles bike has done but at three years old, it's always worth changing the fork oil anyways.

Cheap at £10(if done yourself) and certainly would bring some gain.

I'd leave ythe fancy talk to other lol . I like nice bouncy bits but I also try not to blame the 'tools' too much.

if I may ask, how long have you been riding? Is the SV650 your first big(ish) lol bike you've owned/ridden?

andrewsmith

12-12-10 11:41 PM

Re: Grip - or more like the lack of it.

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Originally Posted by jambo (Post 2440445)

I believe the Dunlop D220 is the OE tyre from 2003 onwards. I've ridden on them and they're no where near as bad as many people make out.

Aint had the pleasure of them! I won't get into setups etc in this thread!

yorkie_chris

12-12-10 11:42 PM

Re: Grip - or more like the lack of it.

See OP ;)

"recently upgraded from a cb125"

philz

12-12-10 11:43 PM

Re: Grip - or more like the lack of it.

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Originally Posted by 21QUEST (Post 2440451)

Bike has done 6000 miles. I've been riding for a year as in my first post but only had the SV for a month and yes, it's my first "big" bike so I appreciate that I'm still going to be getting used to it for some time yet hence why I was asking if it's likely to be my tyres or just me being crap :)

21QUEST

12-12-10 11:44 PM

Re: Grip - or more like the lack of it.

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Originally Posted by philz (Post 2440449)

12 1/2 stone, 6ft tall so I'm not exactly huge.

Is the suspension clonks just something that most people live with? Should I just get used to it rather than start messing with the bike?

In a nuit shell, yup, stop thinking aboput fraffing about with the bike...plenty of time for that....and just ride it.

A change of fork oil as mentioned above would be nice though.

EDIT: You posted as I was typing out this post.

21QUEST

12-12-10 11:45 PM

Re: Grip - or more like the lack of it.

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2440455)

See OP ;)

"recently upgraded from a cb125"

lol

Specialone

13-12-10 12:14 AM

Re: Grip - or more like the lack of it.

Would adjusting the preload affect clonking?

yorkie_chris

13-12-10 12:15 AM

Re: Grip - or more like the lack of it.

Affect it maybe, but not stop it.

Might prevent some of the bottoming, but not a cure as it is the soft springs and no comp. damping that cause it.

Specialone

13-12-10 12:16 AM

Re: Grip - or more like the lack of it.

Reason i ask was if its new to him (big bikes and riding) he may have not set up preload for him.

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