Originally Posted by slloyd (Post 1937694)

Since my off last month, and getting the bike repaired with much help and parts from the org, the bike just doesn't feel the same riding :( I've been riding the bike for about 2 weeks now, and steering feels a little heavy on right turns like it's being pushed.

it could be a physcological thing, as I did smack the armco on the right side, before falling onto the left side, but the left side seems fine.

1. My choices are; book it into a Suzuki Dealer and get them to test and check the bike to see if all is well? identifying my issues / re-MOT - could get pricey.

2. Repair/Repray the scratched fairings, and attempt to sell/trade the bike in for another Curvy?maybe or something else - Clean slate.

3. Go into my overdraft/ mortgage payment holiday buy replacement bike, then strip the old bike down, sell the parts and whatever I get then replenishes my overdraft.


Decisions, decisions - anyone been in the same boat.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss (Post 1937707)

Well if you decide to keep her - which is what I would recommend, book it in for an MOT and check-over @ Essential Rubber - will be cheaper than a Suzuki Dealer.

If you don't need the MOT, I believe that Sid Squids hourly rate may be quite favourable if he has time to fit you in, you may even be able to persuade him to do the infamous "Sid Squid Pillion Ride on your Own Bike" where he will show you exactly why there is nothing wrong with your bike and its capable of a lot more than you think.

As for the symptom you describe - did you have the forks checked out - sounds like one could be a little out - which if it is, should be a cheap fix and quite local - Motoliners straighten them and they are in Maidstone.

Of course if you show up on it @ SELKENT or Soho, people will always be willing to poke and prod at it and try and help diagnose the issue. If you fancy Soho tomorrow night, I can meet up with you somewhere and guide you in.

Originally Posted by slloyd (Post 1937744)

She doesn't need an MOT .

Originally Posted by slloyd (Post 1937744)

SoulKiss;
I would like to keep her as don't really have funds to buy another bike, and have began getting attached to her, and seeing as she survived a front end collision with the armco shows that the bike is solid and more than enough for me for daily commuting.

She doesn't need an MOT as she was not written off as I didn't make a claim on the insurance, but I suppose one wouldn't hurt it being done again - and Sid Squid could be a good call, seeing as I'm not too far away from away from Norf London, pillion ride on my own bike - sounds interesting.

Yep, had both forks checked by Motorliners and they wer fine, had top and bottom yoke straightened as well. The only thing I haven't checked is the Frame and Sub-Frame, but could this be my next step?

Could well pop along to the Soho meet tomorrow, I'll let you later by PM, as I'm in Kings X so not too far.