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Originally Posted by Thirdway
I suspect it's what we call 'British Roads' these days. Having spent some time on Hollands highways and byways they always seem to be in good condition. Roads in Britain are getting quite serious once you get off the Motorways and A roads (and TBH they are quite appaling in places).
On a smooth road the bike copes perfectly well (other owners that have the luxury of a fully run in bike have had problems when really pushing on). On a bumpy road the back end is pretty awful (although I have not had the shock replaced as yet under the recall). The front really bangs off bumps and collapses when you brake hard, again, on a smooth road this is not an issue as you can just be easy with the controls, but just try braking while you hit a bump  |
Yep, same thing in Oz too.
The roads around Cairns (where I took my test ride) are smooth & well made. But as soon as you get into the hinterland the roads are a mish-mash of badly repaired potholes. & the poor old shocky just can't cope.
The thuds & whacks are what hurts my back the most, but it's the way the back wheel chatters up & down over corrugations which I find the most annoying.
However, it's a testament to the rest of the bike's handling geometry, that this doesn't upset the bike's line. & it still whips through corners with gusto. It's just disconcerting & unnerving to feel (& hear) my new pride & joy going through such torture.
PS Note to Mods. Can we re-open the recall thread? I have more to say about the recall than the upgrade. & the two topics are so closely related, I think it's pedantic to sepparate them.
