shayne

I suspect it is something you have done. Go over your work carefully looking for a short.

For normal riding the standard suspension is poor, in regards to absorbing sharp hits for one. Not good on rough roads. Fix it, and you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner.

In Australia, the police are able to detect if you have a radar detector. The fines for having a radar detector are very large, larger then most fines. If you have it hidden so they cannot find it, they can impound the vehicle to have it inspected.

If you have your adjuster on full hard, then I would suggest your rebound action is too slow for small bumps close together. By having a slow action the shock cannot extend back to its full length in time to be ready for the next bump, thus giving a harsh ride. I know the shock has "S" & "H" on it, but it is really "fast" and "slow" in terms of the effect on the rebound action. Try going back towards the other end of the scale, and test the result. On an OEM shock these adjsutments have minimal impact compared to a quality unit such as an Ohlins, WP etc. If you find you cannot get the desired result, then shock modification by a suspension tuner with new internals, or replacement to aftermarket unit might be necessary.

Looks like you are in the clear - does not apply to 2006 models. I don't know why is doesn't apply to 2006 models, the connector looks exactly the same to me.

Good luck with the swap. How come you didn't just put the RC51 front end back on it?

Moulded earglugs with built in speakers. Fantastic! I have no issues with noise now, and can still hear enough to make me feel I know what is going on. Fatigue is much reduced now.

That is not it, that is car system that has been modified to fit I think. The MCM is made to suit your bike specifically. The only issue I had with fitting was the throttle cable. The cable adapter is well made, but tricky to set up I found. Wiring loom was well made.

Breaking or accelaration is the only way to heat up your tires as I learned from Jason Pridmore in the STAR school this weekend. Swerving from side to side does nothing - well maybe causes crashes of noobies... Martina My understanding of waving from side to side, is that it is done primarily to scrub the surface of the tyre.

Ok, here is a pic of the main wire from the harness running to the connector. Side by side with it is the short wire that goes to the fuse holder. Even though this short wire on my 06 is much heavier than the early models, you can still see it is smaller than the main harness wire. So perhaps the wire is still not as big as it should be. I have replaced it as a precaution after another member noticed the fuse getting hot on his 05 model.

That is what I meant, I don't have the technical ability to explain it though. :wheel:

My understanding is that different preload does not change the spring rate. Spring rate is a separate issue.

I have an 06 and there appears to be a few changes in the electrics compared to what I am seeing in this forum. R/R is mounted on the frame up the front of the bike, and the 30amp fuse has the same size cable coming into, and out of it. That is two things I have noticed so far.

Sounds to me like you have found it. Find where that smell is coming from, and that could be the answer.