What did you do today?

[DRKWNG]

Actually, if it calls for 20-30mm sag and you were running 34, the fork was sprung too softly, allowing it to wallow in the travel too much.  That in itself could make the fork feel harsh, as the compression damping settings are too form for the spring rate, as you're running the spring softer than your weight should dictate.  In essence, the comp-damping is too firm because the spring is too soft. 

[Speed 3 Pilot]

Actually, if it calls for 20-30mm sag and you were running 34, the fork was sprung too softly, allowing it to wallow in the travel too much.  That in itself could make the fork feel harsh, as the compression damping settings are too form for the spring rate, as you're running the spring softer than your weight should dictate.  In essence, the comp-damping is too firm because the spring is too soft. 

Okay, after drawing it out on paper I see what you're saying, but the bike sure feels good to me...still firm, but less harsh on the freeway bumps and no wallowing or excessive brake dive when pushing it.  I guess I should revisit the front sag settings with Rick, rider sag was right in the middle of that recommended by Ohlins at 42mm, only the free sag was off at 34mm vs the recommended 15-30, and then work at getting the compression damping right.

Funny thing, when Sport Rider tested the bike they ran less fork preload and less comp/reb than the softest recommended by the factory...maybe that lightweight Kento was at the helm.

[Speed 3 Pilot]

Fitted a Street Triple headlight bracket to the speedy this afternoon...lowers the headlight/flyscreen/instrument assembly a bit, making it look more integrated and the bike more streamlined.  Tomorrow's ride will give me a clue as to how it affects wind buffeting...

[118811]

How about some pics of bike with new screen, FP?

[Speed 3 Pilot]

How about some pics of bike with new screen, FP?

I'll try to get a couple up tomorrow.  Same screen & headlights, just in a lower position...if you didn't know it was done you'd probably miss it....

[DRKWNG]

...if you didn't know it was done you'd probably miss it....

Sometimes the subtle mods are the best ones.

[Speed 3 Pilot]

Sometimes the subtle mods are the best ones.

and this one turned out to be a great one...looks better, more aggressive less clownish and the wind buffeting to my helmet is greatly reduced...yee haw!...

[Speed 3 Pilot]

Edited to for a better before & after comparison...

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After...

[DRKWNG]

That tucked in nicely.  Slap some bar end mirrors on that puppy and it would look da biddness.

[Speed 3 Pilot]

That tucked in nicely.  Slap some bar end mirrors on that puppy and it would look da biddness.

Thought about that, but with the recently installed wider than stock FatBar, it would look like a Texas Longhorn...like the SF did when I tried out bars ends several years ago....

[118811]

Very nice. 

[Speed 3 Pilot]

Edited for a better before & after comparison...

Before...



After...

[DRKWNG]

Went for a hilly bike ride.

http://app.strava.com/activities/246229152

[MadDuck]

Went for a hilly bike ride.

http://app.strava.com/activities/246229152

In all that rain and crap weather?  Did you get your wine yesterday?

[DRKWNG]

We didn't get rained on at all, just grit on the roads.  The ride today started, and ended, at a vineyard, so yes.