[Mark DrinkwalterMember]

(mad)hatto

How many turns in from full out (e.g. 10 in of 26) are you on comp and reb on the front and back?

More importantly – what are you unhappy about with the suspension in its current clicker position.

Vio con dios
ER

[Mark DrinkwalterMember]

Okey Dokey hatto… if that is indeed your real name.

Common misconception with PDS KTMs is rider sag. From what you’ve given me you don’t have enough rider sag.

For PDS shocks you should look for 113-118mm of rider sag. If the spring is the correct weight for you, you’ll end up with about 38-42 static sag.

Go have a fiddle, then readjust your bikes pre-load and give me some figures.

REMEMBER PEEPS – wear your boots and helmet (and back pack and tool bag) and have at least half a tank when you check your sag. Bounce alot and take a few measurements to get an accurate reading.

Rudy out.

[Mark DrinkwalterMember]

When you pick up your bike Kat, we’ll give you a complimentary carry bag of cement. Next time you have any feelings, just take two spoonfuls and it will help harden you back up…

ER

[Mark DrinkwalterMember]

or here…

http://www.getprice.com.au/catin.aspx?page=2&searchterm=bahco

[Mark DrinkwalterMember]

Have a Bahco case set with ring spanners, double ended wrenches, 3/8 (or 1/2, cant remember) and 1/4 drive sockets including multiple screwdriver fittings and allen heads. Tidy case that travels well and has been a quality asset for about 3 years.

Bunnings – about $250. I think this is the link but it come from their world wide web site – http://extranet.bahco.com/CONndc.asp?Save_UID=1&wp=&GotoCat=true&cmbLanguage=01

Rudy out.

[Mark DrinkwalterMember]

Hey Nick,

OK the best thing you can do with stock suspension on a Tenere’ is three things;

1. Pre-load the crap out of it. Crank up the front and read pre-load as much as your arse can stand. The bike is way under dampened stock and this is the only stock adjustment you can get away with to make it more dirt / adventure worthy.

2. Fit knobby tires. Good long distance knobs are going to give you the extra traction and feel off road you will appreciate while dealing with what Yamaha gave you.

3. Remember you’re dealing with a 200 plus kilo bike and not a 250 EX/RMX/WR/ whatever. Be cool for school when dealing with erosion ditches and tight single track and down hills until we can work our magic on her. She will get through anything a modern enduro bike can but remember to synchronize your right wrist and your brain for her size.

Happy trails until we see you,

Rudy

[Mark DrinkwalterMember]

If all else fails Ollie, give him to me for 12 hours.

We’ll sort the wheat from the chaff and see which side of the line his heart lies. I wont water board him, but other than that its don’t ask don’t tell.

I have three girls from 4 to 10 and my re-occurring nightmare is the world they are growing up in. We may have all dabbled in some sh!t from time to time, but with this generation it all seems more serious and more perilous.

When our first was born, I has a list a mile long… now I just want them to get through Uni and not pregnant. All the rest I’ll deal with day to day.

Respect for caring enough,
Rudy

[Mark DrinkwalterMember]

Ouch, as a first time Harley rider today (owned the bike since May mind you) I don’t know how to take that.

Jeez if I promise never to sip a Late` when I ride or buy a leather vest and pretend it’s a “cut” can I skate by…

I just bought it because I felt like kicking back and smelling the roses as I cruise by. I didn’t realize there was so much attached to my purchase.

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