Went with my wife to Loomies for a late brunch then through countryside to Lower Upham to take a look at motorcaravans .
Upped rear suspension to 3 rd setting ( previously top setting 5th) wife said bumps weren't as harsh. I did not notice any issues either, yes front end dived a few times under heavy braking. Which would be lessened by improving front forks I suppose.
Talk about having an arguement with your self! To change front forks or not to change lol
An enjoyable day
I've just completed a three leg tour of visiting family.
First Home to Melton Mowbray 185 mostly boring miles of Mway and Dual carriage ways. Mpg 58 new gel pad seats were great, the return to the OEM bars helped my neck issues, the Dart Screen great up to 70 then performance drops off but still good. No real issues.
Second leg Melton Mowbray to Kirkby 125 miles about fifty fifty roads no problems at all still high mpg.
Third leg a 250 Mway Chase boring but no real choice unless I was taking a few days to get home. As said screen helped up to about 80 after that didn't do much I'll admit when I get bored I hammer the bike, car whatever suffice to say even riding above the legal limit ( way above at times!) The bike was solid no surprises no wondering etc
So I am still playing with rear suspension settings . I'd lowered it to step 2 extra luggage didnt really weigh that much so left it. It's was fine. Bike behaved, bumps in road did not feel as harsh! Maybe there's a case for less preload not more with this setup. The front forks didn't seem any worse nor better.
I'll admit I'm a lazy rider I ride for the relaxation and it's about the only time I do not get stressed! It's a great healer for me. But it looks more and more like if there's a fault it's the front forks, get a damper/ cassette in the other fork it'll probably be sorted for me. Although having said that so far I'm wondering if even that is worth getting done!
