Maddog Reynolds
New Member
Straight away, I'll say ACF-50 or Copaslip on all the little fasteners on fairing etc. After 4 months over winter from new, mine were rusted and difficult to remove. And change the oil halfway between services.
- ABS delete
- Brake pads upgrade
- R6 shock swap
- Linear front springs instead of progressive
- 1.6 bar radiator cap
What else do you think needs improvement on the bike?
The ABS on this bike makes the brakes really mushy, no feedback whatsoever and you need to squeeze the lever all the way to get decent braking. I like getting a really strong initial bite from my brakes and deleting ABS gave me that. I have other bikes with ABS and have had no issues with them, but in this bike the ABS just makes things worse...ABS delete on a road bike?
Now the climate is warming up here in Cumbria, the rear shock is starting to feel like a pogo stick in a pool of custard. And I can tell the front forks will feel too soft as soon as I sort the rear. I'm hoping thicker oil and less progressive springs will be enough...
I could get the Ohlins rear shock, of course, but it's quite expensive. I think I'd go for the rebuilt R6 shock with a spring to suit me. One of the guys here does them, and I saved a message, but I can't remember who right this minute.