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Post by hovis on May 28, 2007 12:31:04 GMT -5
OK folks, fitted a pair of Hagon progressive springs on Saturday,they now compliment a new pair of Metezler Lasertec tyres,easy enough to fit,but you have to leave out the standard spacers as the Hagons are about 20 cms longer than the standard springs. Word of warning if your thinking of doing this,jack up the front end so as there is no pressure on the top cap when you undo it,it will still spring out so keep your face clear and cover the tank . Oh yes and remember spings go in tightly wound coils to the top. Any one need any advice,give me a shout. For the road test,did 129 miles on Sunday and 90 miles today all mixed straight and twisties,nice dry sunny weather,what a difference ;D,far more confident going into bends,does not bounce around the bends or run wide,great combination with the lasertecs,am told the lasertecs are good in the wet but yet to experience any wet weather yet. Can recomend this mod , Hovis
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Post by jonsan on May 28, 2007 15:06:56 GMT -5
Hi Hovis, I've often wondered if it's worth treating my auNTy V to some Hagon springs, interesting feedback did you ride with the new tyres before and after the addition of the springs or were they changed at the same time? Plus I've just had Avon Roadrider tyres fitted in place of the Bridgestone BT45's, rode in the wet over this lovely holiday weekend no problems despite the tyres not even being scrubbed in.... hard to compare them against the BT45's as I've not yet ridden in the dry, however they seem very surefooted and turn in is quicker than the Bridgestones [this may be due to the fact the Rear was worn "sqaure" as a result of too much straight road running ] I wasn't really happy with the uneven wear pattern on the front tyre or the quick wear on the rear (approx 3500miles!) time will tell with the Avons..... have fun stay safe John PS what oil did you use in the forks? [I'm presently on ATF as per Honda manual recommendation, but remember an improvement using Halfords brand multigrade fork oil in my Diversion, yet to try any experimentation with auNTy, because to be honest she isn't that bad at Honda spec.]
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Post by Jake on May 29, 2007 3:01:16 GMT -5
Spec on my front suspension is:
Hagon progressive springs, 15w oil, Telefix fork-brace, Bridgestone BT020 tyres (36 psi front, 42 psi rear).
I fitted the fork brace because I'd heard that the single disc can warp after a while. The brace also stiffens the suspension a little, which I prefer....
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Post by hovis on May 29, 2007 14:58:58 GMT -5
Hello John, I fitted the tyres at the same time so can only comment on the combination of lasertecs and Hagons,bike believe it or not was on the Original Dunlop 505's prior to that so i guess anything would feel better !!!!!!!!!!!. 3500 MILES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!,thats not very good at all,were you riding hard ??, The Hagons came with 5w which is the lightest you can get and i did wonder about this but i guess Hagon know what there doing so i just went with it and it seems perfectly acceptable to me. My advice for what it's worth would be if your happy with the way your bikes handling then why change it ??,if your not happy give it a go. As for the tyres well it's really a personal choice isn't it ?,everybody has their favourites and feel secure on different tyres,i'd never tried Metezlers before but so for so good,although must confess am awaiting some rain and will report back when i get a good wet run. Jake, I'M running 33 psi front and rear,fork brace sounds like a good idea,yeah agree about the single disc can warp,did you hear of the CBR600 front end being grafted on ??,read somewhere about it, Cheers Hovis
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Post by Jake on May 30, 2007 5:15:01 GMT -5
Hi, Hovis. I agree, it's best to stick with the settings you like best.... As I say, I found the original settings too soft with the standard springs and ATF oil. I didn't like the way the bike tended 'dive' under braking, so I tried the Hagon springs with 20w oil to begin with and then settled for 15w oil which for me is ideal with the larger screen I've got fitted (National Cycle, Street Shield Ex N256 7.) www.nationalcycle.com/catalogue/FramesetStreetshields.htmlThe fork brace has added a bit more stability at speed on the motorway and I stiffened up the rear suspension to match. But I appreciate, not everyone likes the harder suspension settings on longer journeys... I also use an Airhawk seat pad from time to time (£49.99 from Busters) not just for comfort, but because it raises the seat height and lowers the footpegs which I find slightly to high for my ageing knees.
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Post by hovis on May 30, 2007 16:05:12 GMT -5
Hello Jake, funny that as i have a nationalcycle deflector screen on also,it was on the bike when i got it and after a bit of adjustment is quite effective up to about 80mph,had a large Givi on my previous bike but found it a bit unstable over about 80mph,luckily with the Revere i dont have that problem !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I borrowed a Air Hawk seat from a mate a few years ago on a trip to Germany but didn't rate it at all,maybe i've got a funny shaped arse but it really did not seem to make it anymore comftable,although i've read some guys swear by them,again its all down to personal choice.
I've found comfort wise a Corbin seat was the best but you can't get them for the Revere,anyway it would probably double the price of my bike !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hovis
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Post by Jake on May 31, 2007 5:03:16 GMT -5
OK mate, but don't go telling people that you've "got a funny shaped arse". They might start wondering how it got that way....(only kidding).
Cheers,
Jake.
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Post by hovis on Jun 1, 2007 15:02:31 GMT -5
Hey, me private lifes me own !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hovis
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Post by dpmiller on Jun 2, 2007 11:31:43 GMT -5
Evening, new here... I tripped over a set of OEM fork springs off a BMW K100 a while back in an attempt to firm up a very soggy (to me) front end on my '97. They're firmer to start with and single-rate. A selection of spacers give an unladen droop of about 5mm, heavy oil makes the damper actually do something (there's no valving inside these forks, just orifices)...
david
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Post by jaz66 on Jun 2, 2007 12:10:27 GMT -5
Hi dpmiller. Welcome to the forum. Dont forget we got a photo gallery, if you got a pic of bike and we try to get everybody to pin in on our 'Map' Welcome over, Post and enjoy Jim
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Post by hovis on Jun 2, 2007 14:57:03 GMT -5
Hello David and welcome, I agree with the front end being soft thats why i fitted the progressive springs,made a massive difference,front end feels far more stable especially on bumpy bends,i regulary ride from home (Portrush)down the coast road and have found my new (TO ME)Revere handles far better, IF you need a pair of soggy standard springs give me a shout !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hovis
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Post by dpmiller on Jun 2, 2007 16:00:56 GMT -5
Ta, matey. I must admit I was surprised/ disappointed to see NO valvestack in the forks, very cheap. The NTV is a fine-handling bike tho. A couple of years back I had a TDM850 and while fast, it was a right top-heavy brute. This wee bike has the right combo of power and flickability for me!
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