For Hog*, on the subject of ST handling...

* and others of this Parish.

As we discussed the differences of handling between ST2 and
the ST4 while we were in Pithiviers, my mate at Cornerspeed
says the following:

"General rule of thumb with the ST's is to increase the rear
ride [height] to the point where the rear tyre just touches
the floor when the bike is on the centre stand....... seems
to work a treat. Makes turn in easier/sharper.
As with all things suspension, make sure everything is at
stock settings to begin with so you know where you're working
from. Preload, damping etc."

That might help?

 

The ST4s appeared to handle quite nicely on the road to Angerville, from
the viewpoint of following on my CBR600RR. It was pretty hard work
keeping up. I could feel my suspension being pushed quite hard, and I'm
of the opinion that the CBR600RR has got very sweet handling
characteristics.

 

Thanks Ant. I have it set up at a compromise position between turn in speed
and m-way stability now. But yeah normal advice is to use the ride height
adjuster and set the static sag 10mm above stock.

 

Learnto reply to the correct post, newbie.

 

Did I mention that I've just committed to purchasing a Ducati ST4s ?

 

are green flag doing some kind of special deal at the moment?

 

Did I mention that I had quite a lot to drink last night ?

 

I don't suppose I'll ever become one the great drunks of our time, but
searching the web with that phrase has certainly helped the last couple
of hours pass quickly.

Who would have thought there'd be a "Modern Drunkard Magazine" with a
wonderful article titled "The Zen of drinking alone". Makes me want to
grab my favourite bottle of whisky and light up the fire with great big
chunks of peat.

Mind you, last night I was talking to a very nice lady who wasn't much
of a drinker who suggested I tried yoga instead of alcohol as part of my
relaxation routine. She even invited me to her next yoga session, my
protestations of being too stiff weren't heeded at all.

 

On the east coast, Edinburgh.

Mind you that run from the bottom of Loch Lomond up to Corran Ferry is
just spectacular.

If you could arrange for some dry weather I'd be up for meeting you at
Balloch.

Looks like you're better off taking the car this time :-(

Wunderground is predicting rain
Fort William
http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/03041.html

So is Weathernews
Balloch
http://weathernews.co.uk/pinpoint/index.cgi?areaCode=78800&cityName=Balloch

Next time you fancy that run if it's sunny ping me.
My email is donald at "easy" with a d at the front dot co dot uk