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Gonzowerke

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  1. Now for the fun part...finding someone local to me who knows his/her stuff. My part of the States, Virginia, is all about 3 foot swingarms and 1/4 mile times. I'll ask at my local dealer, the guys in the service department are former/current racers. Thanks for your input! Gonzo
  2. Well, looks like this will be hard. Neither Ohlins, nor the Motorrad online EPC show springs as separate parts for the rear shock, and the EPC doesn't even show springs on the cartridge. Ohlins webpage says no parts are available for the S1000RR, but that could be because it has yet to be updated. Will I need to replace the whole cartridge on the front? or just the springs? I have no experience with these adjustable forks the kids a running these days!
  3. Hey All, I am about to take delivery of my 2011 S1000RR, and have some questions I could not find an answer to by searching. I am 6' 2" and 265 lbs. and shrinking, the manual uses settings for a 190lb. rider. The owner's manual says sag should be 10mm to 15mm front, 20mm to 25mm rear. Which end of the range should I be at? Front Fork Compression damping is listed as; Position 3 (comfortable setting with rider 85 kg) Position 5 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 8 (sports setting with rider 85 kg) Rebound is listed as; Position 2 (comfortable setting with rider 85 kg) Position 5 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 8 (sports setting with rider 85 kg) Rear shock has both low and high speed compression settings; Compression stage, basic setting, rear, high speed Position 2 (comfortable setting with rider 85 kg) Position 6 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 10 (sports setting with rider 85 kg) Compression stage, basic setting, rear, low speed Position 1 (comfortable setting with rider 85 kg) Position 4 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 9 (sports setting with rider 85 kg) and rebound is listed as; Position 2 (comfortable setting with rider 85 kg) Position 5 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 8 (sports setting with rider 85 kg) What would the normal settings for my size be? The same as listed?, or a little higher? How higher? I'm thinking normal settings are where I want to be for street riding and until I get used to the bike. My two other bikes, mid-70's SOHC4 Honda's, have no adjustments whatsoever, I just used heavier oil in the forks and dropped them in the trees a bit. Any help is greatly appreciated! Gonzo out.
  4. Hi All, My name is Chris, a.k.a. Gonzo, and I have been riding for 18 years, all street, not even a track day, on both a '77 Honda CB750F2 and '78 CB750K8. I came to the forum because I intend to attend the May sessions at VIR and this forum is probably the quickest, easiest way to get my questions answered. I am awaiting delivery of my first modern bike, a Thunder Grey S1000RR, and I want an education for both street and track days so I don't kill myself or others! Good to be here, Gonzo
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