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Thanks Chuck, I appreciate that, just in case. Looking forward to meeting you and the rest of the bunch!Sarah
I am on a V7 II, Dusty. I have had handling issues brought about by my luggage set up and tightened my steering head bearings in an attempt to compensate. Let me see how it goes the next couple of days. See you Thursday!Sarah
I heard they were filming a movie over in Pawhuska, OK. I assume about the killings that took place there. I'm planning to visit the museum there on Thursday. There is also a Ben Johnson museum around there somewhere I would like to check out. I hear my local people telling me about going to the pioneer women thing they have there. I'm loading up tonight and heading out tomorrow. Maybe the tree fairy will come along and clean up from last night's storm. text to binary
Probably heavy in the rear and light in the front? Perhaps a little weave at speed. You might try to stiffen the rear and add more air pressure (as Dusty mentions). You might do the opposite to the front. I know when I load my V11 Sport with saddle bags that softening the front makes a bigger difference than stiffening the rear. (when loaded I run 30-32 lb in front, adjusters all soft and 40 lb in the rear with stiffer shock settings). You might do a test run. If it doesn't work well, of course set it back to where its safe and comfortable.
Yep you said it, front end wagging like crazy. I increased preload, added air to the tires, and the kind folks at O'Reilly Auto in Carson City NV loaned me a socket and ratchet so we could increase tension on the steering head bearings. None of this helped much at all. Finally we realized my bags sit too far behind the rear axle and put a disproportionate amount of weight on the back. We rigged them up with straps so that the front of the bags sit on the passenger pegs and it's worked a miracle. Wish to goodness I'd had the brains to figure that out early on.Sarah
Loading the front might be the wrong thing. Soften the front, reduce air pressure & soften the fork, stiffen the rear. IMO better to soften the front.
Maybe we can all put our heads together at the rally. I am wide open to suggestions for sure. This rigged luggage will get me home but it's nothing I want to live with.Sarah
We'll make it a group project , there will be a huge knowledge base gathered in the pavilion . Where is your group tonight Sarah ? Dusty
Lamar, CO. We'll mosey a couple hundred or so miles today and see you all mid day tomorrow.Sarah
Just a heads up to everyone: don't be alarmed if I'm a bit sniffly/sneezy or get an occasional tickle in my throat that makes me cough. The tree pollen count is super high in Kansas, and it's been driving my allergies insane for the last week. I get this every year, am fully vaccinated and have no symptoms of any actual illness.
If someone has a good petcock(s) for my Square Head SPII, I would gladly buy or trade for it at Cedarvale. I just discovered the stripped screw on the right which prevents the packing from holding back the gas and it leaks out the side, so I will be riding with a dribble to the rally. I hate to be a picky beggar, but I would prefer the cast type handle and not the older style with the straight pin lever. Really just need the lower valve section.
Well, I’m first at something in my life. I just pulled into the park in cedar Vale Kansas. Now to figure out where I can set up my tent? I’d like to set up by one of the power boxes as I need electricity but don’t know if that’s allowed. I’ll just wait to find out later. Beautiful weather for the ride in (finally) today. It rained hard on me every other day.