dragonchef
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Big Thanks to Jeff Ash for setting up the GB on Race Tech, and to Karmak (Gordy) for the great deal on the Muzzy system. Also shout out to Useless Pickles for advise and wisdom on the new map for the PCIII.
The Maintenance schedule that I use is a an excel spreadsheet located here...(thanks to Mark Johnson). It has been a great tool for me to track, understand and document not only the maintenance listed, but also things like tires, filters, lights and other changes to the bike. I use the gas tab for this data. Mileage on my 2007 is 25,500. Yes I will do the valve adjustment soon, but probably not until the end of the season.
Since there are a lot of pictures, I will break this into 4 different posts. Suspension, exhaust and general maintenance. There won’t be a lot of narrative, as the photos speak for themselves.
Note that I was amazed to see the build-up of dirt in some areas, and have a better appreciation for the maintenance requirement of our machine. I had to have this done in a shop, as my current situation does not allow me the luxury of a garage, or even reasonable place to work, much less tools…
Here’s the list;
We’ll Start with the Suspension;
A real big shout out to Jeff “Haulin’” Ashe for setting up this Race Tech Group Buy!
When I first got the bike (25K miles ago) , I just could not imagine putting the bucks needed to upgrade the suspension. Now that it’s done, I wonder what took me so long
Words cannot describe the difference in the ride and handling of my feej. I’ve had it out twice since the install, with a good 5 hour ride today that included about 2 hours of twisties. My cheeks hurt from having a 2 hour **** eatn’ grin. The new suspension allows me to take turns and corners so much better…with more confidence...picking my entry and exit points and holding a line without bouncing and hopping around, hoping that I can keep my lane.
I have read a great deal about what a suspension is supposed to do, but always felt that my skill level did not allow for me to experience it. I was wrong. The feej comes with a suspension that is a good enough for the 60th percentile of riders. It is mostly comfortable and handles the weight of the machine in about 60% of driving situations. Where it begins to lose it’s luster is when you push beyond that 60%. Problem is, that 40% is why I like to ride….
Forks…
The Maintenance schedule that I use is a an excel spreadsheet located here...(thanks to Mark Johnson). It has been a great tool for me to track, understand and document not only the maintenance listed, but also things like tires, filters, lights and other changes to the bike. I use the gas tab for this data. Mileage on my 2007 is 25,500. Yes I will do the valve adjustment soon, but probably not until the end of the season.
Since there are a lot of pictures, I will break this into 4 different posts. Suspension, exhaust and general maintenance. There won’t be a lot of narrative, as the photos speak for themselves.
Note that I was amazed to see the build-up of dirt in some areas, and have a better appreciation for the maintenance requirement of our machine. I had to have this done in a shop, as my current situation does not allow me the luxury of a garage, or even reasonable place to work, much less tools…
Here’s the list;
We’ll Start with the Suspension;
A real big shout out to Jeff “Haulin’” Ashe for setting up this Race Tech Group Buy!
When I first got the bike (25K miles ago) , I just could not imagine putting the bucks needed to upgrade the suspension. Now that it’s done, I wonder what took me so long
Words cannot describe the difference in the ride and handling of my feej. I’ve had it out twice since the install, with a good 5 hour ride today that included about 2 hours of twisties. My cheeks hurt from having a 2 hour **** eatn’ grin. The new suspension allows me to take turns and corners so much better…with more confidence...picking my entry and exit points and holding a line without bouncing and hopping around, hoping that I can keep my lane.
I have read a great deal about what a suspension is supposed to do, but always felt that my skill level did not allow for me to experience it. I was wrong. The feej comes with a suspension that is a good enough for the 60th percentile of riders. It is mostly comfortable and handles the weight of the machine in about 60% of driving situations. Where it begins to lose it’s luster is when you push beyond that 60%. Problem is, that 40% is why I like to ride….
Forks…
