Here's my new bike... and a question.

[7589]

New bike, nothing special ABS 2006...

My only concern is the bike doesn't feel right cornering, i had the tires balanced and they're perfect, no balancing needed.

The bike sat for over a month so I'm thinking the tires have flat spots in them, can they be "ironed out" through riding?

--Kory

[dandrewk]

Is/was this the first ride(s) after your "get off"?

If so... take it from me, it takes awhile to re-adjust. I hit a deer last July, and I see (imagined...) those buggers jumping at me every time I ride.

Not saying that there isn't something mechanically off, but the mind does play tricks. All part of the survival instinct, I guess.

[steventhechef]

Have you washed your leathers since your off Kory? Maybe that is what is causing the squishy feeling.

Congrats on the new bike..

[ruscook]

Lovely looking piece of kit Kory. Enjoy!

After my off it took me a while to get used to the Tiger. Both confidence on the bike, the fact it was different to the S3 meant subtle differences in handling.

I doubt sitting for a month or 2 would give flat spots.
Check the suspension is set for your weight and the tyre pressures are what you're comfortable with.

Then just give it some time.
Russ

[DaveM]

Hi Kory,
I agree with Russ.

Also what are the tyres condition like and what are they?

Nice new ride bro.

You will get it right, and I would get as much riding in as I could if I was you matey.

You will get it feeling how you like it I have no doubt.

cheers and congratulations on the nice bike..........blue is my favourite colour too!

DaveM

[triumphrat]

Congrats on the new bike! It would take more then a month of sitting to make flat spots on the tires. I agree with the other fellows check ur psi and suspension. You might just need some saddle time to get past your get off.

[Calliway]

Kory,
That is one beautiful bike! Congrats on the new Sprint.

Give yourself time to break back into riding since your off. Start slow and relearn the bike.

[dandrewk]

Do what I did - ride... a LOT! It's the only way to get that "truly comfortable" feeling back. Somewhere, sometime soon, it just reappears.

And then do a track day or two. My first on the Sprint (and since the get-off) is this Tuesday at Infineon (Sears Point). I'm jazzed!

Oh, btw, I admire your taste in bikes. :

[7589]

How can I set up the suspension myself?

How do I tell what to set the rear settings to? Based off of my weight? Height?

Can the front fork settings even be modified? How?

--Kory

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