Jock3 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 7 hours ago, slovcan said: I hope that is the "before riding" picture! Haha well yes of course!! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Today I drove 30km of total 100km on a vfr. It's been 6 years since I rode a sportbike. My striping on the rear tire to analyse my lean angle shows so far 5mm more leaning towards the left than my right. It'll be interesting to see how that develops since it's just the beginning of the season here in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slovcan Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 5mm is not much difference, really, unless you're working things out and training on a race track. Most riders in drive-on-the-right countries may be predisposed to lean more and more naturally to the right. Then there is the variable of the crown of the road depending on your lane position when leaning over. Cheers, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 10 hours ago, slovcan said: 5mm is not much difference, really, unless you're working things out and training on a race track. Most riders in drive-on-the-right countries may be predisposed to lean more and more naturally to the right. Then there is the variable of the crown of the road depending on your lane position when leaning over. Cheers, Glenn I know, good input though! ?. I am trying to find my way on the bike and looking for adjustments before track days. One thing is for sure, I've to move the foot pegs since they will be in a to flat angle for me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 So. The first track day went beyond good. I rode with some more inexperienced riders, but with everything from bmw s1000rr and aprilia touno apc to triumph Tiger 800. The bike did great! But, I felt like my tires was really slippery. Got them to good temperatures but still they wanted to skid in some turnes. What tires are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweViffer Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Hej Jock! I use the same Michelin PR4 as you on my 6th gen, and I have not experienced any slippage. I've only done Knix on a go-kart track, but I was able to lean the bike down so far that the exhaust on the right side (the part that exits the catalyst) touched the ground and then full throttle (with VTEC transition) without the rear tire losing grip. I did notice some extra leaning when initiating turn ins when the tires were cold, but the grip was there if I pushed them. I'm really REALLY impressed with the PR4's! Please tell me if you find anything better though. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 3 hours ago, SweViffer said: Hej Jock! I use the same Michelin PR4 as you on my 6th gen Hi! This Knix was on Gröndal, you might be familiar with it? I looked on the treads for the rear tire and it looks like, if I interpret it right, as if my rebound was either to stiff och to loose. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer auggius Posted May 29, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted May 29, 2017 On 2017-03-31 at 10:36 PM, Jock3 said: Whent through some old photos (in case of rain and snow outside, always reminisce to the days one could ride) in the cell phone and found these. Did you like the Ducati 748? I'd have kept that and the VFR in the garage. That would be the perfect 1-2 combo. BTW good read, keep the stories coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 On 25/03/2017 at 4:24 PM, Jock3 said: I'm buying aftermarket foot brackets. Since I want inverted shifting and have always had that on my sports. Is there any chance tips what fits? CBR900RR up to 1996 or so fit, as do 2007-2008 Yamaha R1. Nice bike, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 13 hours ago, auggius said: Did you like the Ducati 748? I'd have kept that and the VFR in the garage. That would be the perfect 1-2 combo. BTW good read, keep the stories coming. The 748 was beautiful! Loved the handling and the nimble feel of it. It went exactly where you want it to go. Thanks! I'll be posting more ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 5 hours ago, The Phantom said: CBR900RR up to 1996 or so fit, as do 2007-2008 Yamaha R1. Nice bike, enjoy! Thanks alot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 30, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted May 30, 2017 I did consider buying a 748 as replacement for redslut; but the VTR1000R-SP2 won.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 5 hours ago, Dutchy said: I did consider buying a 748 as replacement for redslut; but the VTR1000R-SP2 won.... That is a very good decision ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 So, after some evaluation of the tire, I found out that it was 0.7bar under inflated (???) and I hope it is due because of a faulty nozzle and not because of anything else. Filled it up with some 2017 air from the compressor and hope to see leakage. It might be old rubber and the lack of the bike being ridden often by the previous owner this has been overlooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Cause of pressure loss in the tire : broken air nozzle. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slovcan Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Jock3 said: Cause of pressure loss in the tire : broken air nozzle. ? Every new tire should automatically get a new valve unless the existing valve is a good metal one. Then it should get a new core. Why dealers and service guys who mount the tires won't just spend the extra 10 cents for safety is beyond me. Cheers, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 On 5/30/2017 at 11:46 AM, Jock3 said: . Filled it up with some 2017 air The new vintage air is usually best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 10 hours ago, VFR4Lee said: The new vintage air is usually best. Haha usually I use premium winter air. Filtered through old socks. What a difference ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 11 hours ago, slovcan said: Every new tire should automatically get a new valve unless the existing valve is a good metal one. Then it should get a new core. Why dealers and service guys who mount the tires won't just spend the extra 10 cents for safety is beyond me. Cheers, Glenn I know, even though I bought the bike "recently serviced" I believe they've missed some good stuff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slovcan Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 4 hours ago, Jock3 said: I know, even though I bought the bike "recently serviced" I believe they've missed some good stuff.... Yes, I found a few obvious things on mine that were "missed" during the dealer servicing the previous owner had done, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, slovcan said: Yes, I found a few obvious things on mine that were "missed" during the dealer servicing the previous owner had done, too. What did you find? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slovcan Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 13 minutes ago, Jock3 said: What did you find? ? The 2 that come to mind were loose coolant hose clamps and the bracket that holds the thermostat housing to the engine wasn't reconnected. Just little things, but still made me check everything else when the plastic was off. Wiring not in frame clamps in a few places was something else. Oh yeah, the poorly soldered rear turn signal wiring wrapped in duct tape was another thing, but that was so bad it couldn't have been the dealer's work. And of course, broken tabs - haste and carelessness. Cheers, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 "Major" service, valves, fluids, etc, at indy shop did not detect big axle nut was going to come loose in a few hundred miles. With crappy and expensive results. I will not go back there. So, check the rear axle nut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Oh shit you guys!! Sounds like I might study my workshop manual really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock3 Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 So, first step in to roadracing done ?lovely weather all day at Mantorp, Linköping. Day started 0700,with me having to get up at 0415 to ride there. And ended at 1700. Lovely to see all nice people and beautiful bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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