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Anybody free this weekend?

Started by NFJ79, April 09, 2010, 07:27:57 AM

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NFJ79

I need some help tweaking the rear suspension on my S2r.  I live in Taylor Ranch area. 
2005 Ducati Monster S2R 800 Dark

Cloner

I'll be at the house Saturday evening working on Project Aermacchi.  Swing by and I'll gladly help you set her up.  PM sent with contact info.  I'm out on your side of town in the Ventana Ranch area.

Have you looked at the weekend ride section?  We're meeting at PJ's around 10 Saturday morning for a quick ride.

Cloner
ABQ, NM
Never appeal to a man's "better nature."  He may not have one.  Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.  R.A. Heinlein

'64 Ducati Monza 250
'67 Aermacchi/HD Sprint SS (race bike)
'00 Aprilia RSV Mille
'03 Ducati 800 SS (race bike)
'04 KTM 450 EXC
'08 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (race bike)

Scottish

Bummer, if it was Sunday I could lend an assist. Lemme know what you decide. I'm up in Enchanted Hills so it no big journey.

NFJ79

Thanks for the quick response guys! 

Cloner I got your PM.  I think I meet up with you guys at PJ's.  When you planning on working on the Aermacchi?  After the ride?  I got a coilover wrench tool for the lock rings.  Should i bring them?

Nick
2005 Ducati Monster S2R 800 Dark

Cloner

Just throw the wrench in your tool kit.  I probably have one that will fit, but just in case.......

I figure to work on the Aermacchi after the ride, so if you wanna follow me home we can do it then.  Heck, we might even be able to do it at PJs.  Bring your tool and a tape measure and we can do it in any parking lot.  It's actually better to have a third party present, anyway!  That way I can measure, you can be in your natural riding position, and someone can hold the bike up.  Piece of cake!

Do we need to do the forks, too?  If so, make sure you have a wrench to fit the fork preload adjusters in your kit, too.

See you in the morning.
Never appeal to a man's "better nature."  He may not have one.  Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.  R.A. Heinlein

'64 Ducati Monza 250
'67 Aermacchi/HD Sprint SS (race bike)
'00 Aprilia RSV Mille
'03 Ducati 800 SS (race bike)
'04 KTM 450 EXC
'08 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (race bike)

NFJ79

Awesome!  The more help the better.  I'm still a noob on motorcycles. 

My front forks are non-adjustable. :'(
2005 Ducati Monster S2R 800 Dark

Scottish

#6
My Monster handled considerable better after cranking up the preload out back and then I dropped the forks through the triples till they almost touched the bottom of the bars. Getting the nose down and the rear up makes turn-in a lot better. However it does make it switchier at speed. No snoozing.

DucMouse the Mighty

ur bike is just like matts...it was easy to set the rear shock
spankinâ,,¢

Copy. Calibration error = humidity, altitude, attitude to tutu, distraction from tutu, stereotype naked rat bikes, human error due to heat, tutu and jealousy!

Ratfink749

Sooo... is it any better now? 
Sometimes when you say no, you really mean YES, that is why we have the safe word.. "FLÜGGÃ...ÆŽNKâˆ,â,¬ÄŒHIÅ'βØL∫ÊN"  If at any time the pleasure is too much, simply say the safe word, and we will stop"


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"yep.. Ducati makes a fine motorcycle.. If your into all that Crotchrocket Bulls@#t!"

NFJ79

Yes!  Much better!  It's like night and day now.  Turn in's feel so much better.  Thanks everyone for the help.
2005 Ducati Monster S2R 800 Dark