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Offline SIR REAL ED

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Re: Help me understand Pre-load
« Reply #180 on: June 21, 2026, 08:27:10 AM »
I posted this thread, and dispite Huzo’s claim, I still don’t have a reasonable understanding of the process.

This was accurately explained in post # 2 over 6 years ago in less than 100 words.  Everything since then has been wonderfully entertaining campfire fodder.

I suspect that you know that you are driving Huzo nuts by claiming not to understand.  I highly approve of this form of recreation.....

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Re: Help me understand Pre-load
« Reply #181 on: June 21, 2026, 08:31:20 AM »

I'm not picky on suspension, heck, I rode an XS1100 on the stock rear shocks and front air fork for 30 years, and only changed my fork oil once..... (Yeah, I'm a savage). 


Did you know that if use toilet paper to filter out the contaminants, you could re-use the fork oil over and over again?

Don't forget the Nation's Capitol Norton Owners rally in Buena Vista VA from June 22 to June 27.
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Re: Help me understand Pre-load
« Reply #182 on: June 23, 2026, 09:20:03 AM »
Did you know that if use toilet paper to filter out the contaminants, you could re-use the fork oil over and over again?

Don't forget the Nation's Capitol Norton Owners rally in Buena Vista VA from June 22 to June 27.

That's perfect, I'm going to be down in ROck Bridge Baths that weekend. Would be a perfect ride for the Convert. What days are you planning on going? My buddy Lannis is a big British bike guy. He lives in Appomattox. I'll reach out, and see  if we can link up.
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Re: Help me understand Pre-load
« Reply #183 on: June 23, 2026, 11:52:49 AM »
That's perfect, I'm going to be down in ROck Bridge Baths that weekend. Would be a perfect ride for the Convert. What days are you planning on going? My buddy Lannis is a big British bike guy. He lives in Appomattox. I'll reach out, and see  if we can link up.

I know Lannis.  I am planning to ride up on Thursday for the bike show.  One of my buddies who owns two Nortons will be attending.  I will be riding the ugliest bike in the park.
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Re: Help me understand Pre-load
« Reply #184 on: June 23, 2026, 03:06:15 PM »
I know Lannis.  I am planning to ride up on Thursday for the bike show.  One of my buddies who owns two Nortons will be attending.  I will be riding the ugliest bike in the park.

He and I just did a 3500 mile ride to visit Ken Hand "The Texas Turnip" in Texas. I'm getting my ducks in a row to do a ride report.

As for the event, looks like Saturday is my day to come out and play.
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Re: Help me understand Pre-load
« Reply #185 on: June 23, 2026, 03:20:20 PM »
He and I just did a 3500 mile ride to visit Ken Hand "The Texas Turnip" in Texas. I'm getting my ducks in a row to do a ride report.

As for the event, looks like Saturday is my day to come out and play.
That sounds good. What bikes were you on ?
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Re: Help me understand Pre-load
« Reply #186 on: June 24, 2026, 07:14:47 AM »
He and I just did a 3500 mile ride to visit Ken Hand "The Texas Turnip" in Texas. I'm getting my ducks in a row to do a ride report.

As for the event, looks like Saturday is my day to come out and play.

According to the below, I'm not sure what will be going on Saturday.  I'm going to check out the bike show on Thursday.  Should be a fair amount of eye candy.

https://www.ncno.org/nation-rally
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Re: Help me understand Pre-load
« Reply #187 on: June 24, 2026, 09:00:35 AM »
:)  Well, as they say, "lucky" beats "skill" every time!!!  :)
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