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Old 25-10-15, 12:19
Stim Stim is offline
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Helston,Cornwall
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Originally Posted by Pleiades View Post


Well Stim, you have been a busy boy - just look at that list of mods!

Glad the forum has been of help to you.

It really has been so informative & helpful, Pleiades,which is a credit to everyone.

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Originally Posted by greatescape View Post
Hi Simon, nice bike....are you pleased with the Scorpion system. .? Steve
Just love the Scorpion 1-Into-2 Tailpipe Section and Cans. For me,the system completes the Bike ! The welding is beautiful,the Pipe Clamps are high quality,the Cans are high quality,and the system fits perfectly & exactly,first time with no faffing or fuss,.....the soundtrack is immense.
As you may notice from the pictures,I have the DB Killers removed as soon as the Cans were taken out of the box then lovingly stroked! I'm careful not to get exuberant with the throttle where "Mr Plod" would easily take offense and just do me for noise as well as being the five-odd miles an hour over the speed limit. Yep,where there are speed limits in & around built up areas I'm careful and keep the taps closed-which naturally keeps the volume level turned down,but once out on the open road,I let the Wildebeest snort & bellow ! Makes lovely pops & bangs off the throttle too,just intoxicating. Also,Car Drivers don't drive up my chuff and don't pull out on me either,it has to be said. Highly,highly recommend the Scorpions,they are expensive,but the high quality is there to see and hear and guaranteed for life.

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Originally Posted by dommiek View Post
Great to hear you're happy with your bike Stim, it's looking good !
Thanks dommiek,very impressed & so happy with it. Should've got one years ago !

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Originally Posted by Desert Racer View Post
Hello & welcome. I know what you mean about the Tenere reminding you of you TDR 250, had one myself years ago, at least the Tacho is easier to see on the Ten though
Thanks Desert Racer. Ha! Yes,a nice easier position to see the Rev Counter,for sure. Although,I'm always reaching towards the instruments in the fairing binnacle for the key,then realising it's down by the Fuel Cap !

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Originally Posted by Pardik View Post
Hi and welcome Stim, nice bike and good mods.
For the "Tramlining" you can try to increase a bit the fork preload, decrease the shock preload or both togheter. Just make minimum modification at a time and try the sensations.
Sometimes you have to go on the opposite: decrease front preload and increase the shock preload; thats depends on suspension conditions and driving style.
Hi Pardik and thanks.

I may try to increase the Front Forks Preload as a last resort,but don't really want to being honest,because I love the way they are set up [.....whatever the setting is ! ], I just like the suppleness the suspension gives and the more than firm enough feel without excessive "diving" under braking too.

As the rear Tourance tyre is just now starting to get "squared" off a bit because of the inevitable centreline wear and the front already being half way through it's life,I may leave the suspension alone,as i just love the way the bike soaks up everything yet stays composed and taught,but just want to eliminate the tramlining sensation that the Tourance suffers from,I may try something from Avon,the Distanzia or Gripster - [ Used to love the Gripsters when i used them years ago ! ] to see if I get the same good levels of grip but without the wierd,ponderous & slightly disconcerting front end rolling about as it follows road imperfections.....but that's for the tyres section of this great site!

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Originally Posted by CaptMoto View Post
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Cheers Captain !