Hi Pete
Yes got out myself at the weekend. A friend of mine couldn't wait to grab
the keys at the weekend and take mine for a spin (he also owns an FJ).
Strangely he had ridden one before and wasn't overly impressed. But perhaps
because mine is set-up currently the way many people here on this list seem
to be (120/70 and some extra psi, I run 38 front), he found it a
revelation.So much so that even he now was having second thoughts about
spending around �8000 + on an FJR.
A friend of mine from the Thunderace list has tracked down some Ohlins
shocks. Apparently a front one will be available any day and a rear in some
weeks time. So if anyone is interested let me know, he sourced one for my
Thunderace at a very good price. It may become more difficult to get these
units in the future.
Personally I've decided to go into uncharted territory. Since I bought my
GTS with touring, especially two-up, in mind, comfort for my pillion is a
real issue. Someone here reminded me of the Fournales air-sprung units and
I've ordered a pair of those. The principle sounds good for my application
and being someone that just 'likes to give things a go' I couldn't resist.
Anyhow I'll report back on how good or otherwise these things are once I've
given them a trial.
BTW, that's the good thing about the Fournales unit, at least here in the
UK. If you don't like them send them back to the supplier ( M R Holland)
within 28 days and it's a full refund, so I didn't think I had much to lose.
Barry Edwards
GTS1000 '95
FJ1200 '90
YZF1000R '98
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From: mototune <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 4:06 PM
Subject: Re: Ride Magazine Article
> Hi Barry. That's great news.I went on a ride this past weekend with a
couple
> FJ's a GSXR7-11 & a BMW (the 1 with the pipes in the tailsection ala
> Ducati. I don't rememeber the call sign.) Since I'm still doing break-in I
> can't say much about highway speed. But when we got in the twisties & then
> pulled over to check out the scenery, I started to hear comments in the
> backround like: that' a hell of a bike, that thing redefines handling, it
> can sure do the boogie....... In short they were all thoroughly impressed
&
> apparently they all had to work to keep up. Of course I'm not talking
about
> road racing, just the confidence inspiring ride that the GTS offers. It's
a
> great bike. Maybe a little ahead of its time? Eh? Be good. Ride safe.
Peter
> Piazza.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Barry Edwards" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 6:50 AM
> Subject: Ride Magazine Article
>
>
> > Ride magazine (UK) included the GTS in an article this month on 'freak'
> > bikes
> > Sounds a bit disrespectful, but in fact it was quite a positive, though
> > brief, review of the GTS. It dealt quite positively with the bike, with
> > original price being decided as the reason for it's poor sales.
> > Strangely, I've found since buying mine nothing but interest and respect
> for
> > the bike. They ALL want a chance to see what it's like.
> > With fuel injection featuring more and more and talk of hub-centre
> steering
> > revival (this has been associated with Ducati), the ole GTS seems to be
> > gaining in 'street cred' quite nicely.
> > Barry Edwards
