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Winter Projects... As delivered, the rear Ohlins spring is pretty soft (by sporty standards... It's still a log wagon in comparison to something like an '07 Norge ;) ). I've been keeping my eye on Ebay for Ohlins springs. Recently I won an auction on a 1093-36/105 spring to replace the 1091-26/85 that was original equiment on the bike. The 1093 spring is 10mm shorter, but much stiffer (600-lbs vs. 485-lbs), and should improve the bike's handling when riding 2-up, when loaded for camping, AND when I'm feeling like dragging a few hard parts on a nice Sunday afternoon:stay tuned...
A storefront window in Hannibal. What a pretty picture! ~;
Sorry I forgot to officially meet you at Illinois, Rocker.. crs kinking in again.
That beautiful red bike sure looks lonesome without a passenger on the pillion....<divclass="msgbox">Nofilesuploaded!</div>
Quote from: redridinghood on May 25, 2010, 02:36:01 PMThat beautiful red bike sure looks lonesome without a passenger on the pillion....<divclass="msgbox">Nofilesuploaded!</div>Finally, your first post...Maybe next time... ;)Do I need a hitch for this one, too? :D
Quote from: rocker59 on May 25, 2010, 05:56:45 PMQuote from: redridinghood on May 25, 2010, 02:36:01 PMThat beautiful red bike sure looks lonesome without a passenger on the pillion....<divclass="msgbox">Nofilesuploaded!</div>Finally, your first post...Maybe next time... ;)Do I need a hitch for this one, too? :DBetter stick with the Nero red that Sport might get a bit uncomfy for you.Dean
She's been on a few rides on the back of the Sport 1100 and likes it. She likes being able to see over me (I'm leaned more forward because of the low clipons).
Quote from: rocker59 on May 26, 2010, 07:28:10 AMShe's been on a few rides on the back of the Sport 1100 and likes it. She likes being able to see over me (I'm leaned more forward because of the low clipons). "Being able to see over me" is one of my pillion's greatest wishes .... I'm constantly on the hunt for a combination of stepped seat and workable bars (I couldn't do Ducati 916 clip-ons, can do older Lemans low bars) that will work for us both.Lannis
She likes being able to see over me (I'm leaned more forward because of the low clipons).
On the road in Kansas this past weekend. Another 700 miles with pillion and fridge: ;-TI'll try to put the ride report together this week...
Been awhile since I've added to this thread... Didn't ride a lot during July and August. It was hot here this year, and it was the busy season at my job...And that's where it happened... Rolling in to Barnsdall, Oklahoma (200 miles from home) the Shift System Spring in my Nero's tranny broke, leaving me with only 5th gear... I wasn't about to end my trip early, so I (very gingerly) babied the bike onward to Ponca City, then to Cherokee, Kansas for the night. Luckily, the country out there is big and flat, with few stops. The trusty Nero Corsa made it home, travelling over 300 miles two-up with trailer stuck in 5th gear...
How did you get the bike rolling with a load in 5th gear? Sort of clutch/declutch, clutch/declutch until it was rolling? Even 10 MPH in 5th gear is below idle speed ... sounds like a real motivation never to stop! Lannis