Anyone out Tomorrow-Sunday 21st???

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

The man's an engineering wizard and has a heart of gold! Got on very well with it and can't wait to try out the transformed forks. I've got a fair bit I want to do whilst the nose and forks are off first though.

I reserved a new rear shock by phone today, taken off an 09 plate ZX10R, collecting it on Monday. 8mm longer than the SV shock with a spring rate of 9.1, compared to the current 7.7, and adjustable for everything. Think I'll be asking for John's recommendations on rebound and high & low speed compression damping though, because I wouldn't have a clue. Preload and ride height also adjustable, but I can cope with that.

Is the Zx shock easy to fit?
Would my forks have to come off completely or can they be done insitu?

Originally Posted by specialone

Is the Zx shock easy to fit?
Would my forks have to come off completely or can they be done insitu?

I have no idea yet. The shock is easy to remove and refit, but a ZX10R shock has a reservoir that there might not be room for, meaning I have to cut the battery box, and I'm not 100% sure what you do with the battery after that. But plenty of people have done it, so I'll find a way (I hope!).

The forks need to come off as there is no drain bolts at the bottom of the forks, so you need to turn them upside down and pump them to get the old oil out, but removal and refitting is a 1/2 hour job each, which we would do at the same time as your nose.

[Drew Carey]

Originally Posted by specialone

Although i have rode it, where exactly is fish hill ?

Going from Evesham to Broadway if you are heading into the cotswolds. Only four bends, but steep as hell. Last corner is the worst, really tightens up, so need to take it steady.

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

I am from Pershore (folks live there).....my honest view is just before peopleton cut over Egdon lane onto the B4084, go through Pershore, then you have national limit through to Evesham. The A44 is just boring, plus a lot of traffic.

OK, we'll do that!

I've just broken my sat nav suction mount. It goes on the rev counter on the SV, but not possible on the XT. I found a flat part of the tank on the XT it would stick to nicely, but as I twisted it round so the Sat Nav was the right way up, SNAP! At least now I have and excuse to cut and modify it into a handlebar mount, lets see how it's fitted come tomorrow

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

I've just broken my sat nav suction mount. It goes on the rev counter on the SV, but not possible on the XT. I found a flat part of the tank on the XT it would stick to nicely, but as I twisted it round so the Sat Nav was the right way up, SNAP! At least now I have and excuse to cut and modify it into a handlebar mount, lets see how it's fitted come tomorrow

Thats another thing i gotta get sorted.
I might even try out the my new video camera tomorrow.

did you say you was going to be near bridgenorth? if so stop by pick me up (someone else scrub my tyre in and i play on your bike) otherwise i have to ride really slow to get used to my new front, i got the tyre late and only had a dark visor with me so i didnt take it out this afternoon.

[Drew Carey]

If that doesn't work and we don't have satnav, then I am happy to lead the Alcester - Pershore - Evesham - Fish Hill sections.....providing someone is happy doing the other bits......as I know them off by heart anyway.

I will send Specialone & Ralph my mobile now, will message in the morning, say about 11am if gonna come or not. All depends on the weather.

Depending on weather and whatnot I would like to tag along with you guys if you dont mind.

Originally Posted by ravingdavis

Depending on weather and whatnot I would like to tag along with you guys if you dont mind.

You know the answer to that one, see you at Hopwood