I'm expecting them in 7-10 days. I'm taking her off the road for a couple of
weeks to do some of the other work I planned.
The Superbike Handle kit arrived and I'll be installing this with a set of
FZR600 Fazer bars. I plan a set of braided brake lines for the front (no
plans for the rear) and to install the Vesrah Gold pads that have been
gathering dust on the mantelpiece.
I also plan to play with the brake and clutch masters, though more if this
later.
After the jobs are done hopefully there will be few good riding days left
this year before the GTS gets tucked up in bed for the winter !
regards
Barry
----- Original Message -----
From: mototune <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: Shocks and Stuff (was Ride Magazine Article)
> Godd stuff Barry. I'm proud of you dude. The only way to really know, is
to
> try. Over here Fournales are unknown as well. With a money back guarantee
> you are the wise one. I'm looking forward to your write up on those units.
> How long will it be? I had to wait a very long time for my Ohlins & as we
> can all see Ohlin is in no hurry to produce these units. The rear was
> supposed to be available by now. But I guess the wait will be longer
still.
> Be good. Peter Piazza.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Barry Edwards" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 1:49 PM
> Subject: Shocks and Stuff (was Ride Magazine Article)
>
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > 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
> >
> >
