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Take a look here for the Fork Brace.

I will be purchasing one prior to the end of the sale.

http://zrxoa.org/forums/showthread.php? ... greg+couch

Oh, i seem to notice that most ZRX owners here tend to like the M3's. Really, its a personal choice. Both tyres will give you more confidence once you fit a matching pair.

Whickle wrote:Take a look here for the Fork Brace.

I will be purchasing one prior to the end of the sale.

http://zrxoa.org/forums/showthread.php? ... greg+couch

Oh, i seem to notice that most ZRX owners here tend to like the M3's. Really, its a personal choice. Both tyres will give you more confidence once you fit a matching pair.

Both Nelso and Rod have the Greg Couch brace. I have also got some of his stuff on mine. Quality product at a decent price. The brace makes a big difference - I must admit I was a little sceptical if it would make much difference.............I'm now a believer

wow!! thanks Whickle for the link
those fork braces and the christmas pricing are nice I ll pick one up too.
i ll take both of your words for it then
I ve got to ask Nelso about the sliders he uses.
Maybe I ll go rebel and put a Road 2 front to match my rear.

and someone here is still not buying me those christmas/birthday presents!!
(Hint: Phil!! Ohlins rears please )

Its so hard to save money during christmas
Maybe I ll put the Ohlins down the list after the fork brace, air hawk,sliders, tyres and some protective gear.

shadowarrior wrote:wow!! thanks Whickle for the link
those fork braces and the christmas pricing are nice I ll pick one up too.
i ll take both of your words for it then
I ve got to ask Nelso about the sliders he uses.
Maybe I ll go rebel and put a Road 2 front to match my rear.

and someone here is still not buying me those christmas/birthday presents!!
(Hint: Phil!! Ohlins rears please )

Its so hard to save money during christmas
Maybe I ll put the Ohlins down the list after the fork brace, air hawk,sliders, tyres and some protective gear.

Your call, I have worked my ass off to get this bike like it is now - pity I'm still working too many hours to REALLY enjoy it.......Roll on 2010 CDT

BUT - despite what some may say, suspension mods is money VERY WELL SPENT. Its not cheap - but good stuff rarely is

You will notice no soft cock options like cruise control, heated grips, sheepskins, airhawks, hwy pegs etc

Phil wrote: pity I'm still working too many hours to REALLY enjoy it.......

Did I see you enjoying it this arvo Phil?....Saw a rex rider with blue leathers on fairford rd @ 4.30.....

Disco wrote:

Phil wrote: pity I'm still working too many hours to REALLY enjoy it.......

Did I see you enjoying it this arvo Phil?....Saw a rex rider with blue leathers on fairford rd @ 4.30.....

Probably, I have ridden yesterday and today. Even got followed for a while by a friendly HWP Officer - more than likely admiring the weapon.

thats a nice looking bike Phil
(mmmmmmuzzy!! )
cruise control and heated grips are soft cock upgrades I agree But hey, a man has to feel his ass and legs after a long ride.
I regard them helpful since I intend to do some real long tours involving more than a day's ride. If I can wake up the next day without a sore butt and aching calf muscle, I can put some more Kms on that day's riding

Yeah, I have heard very good things about suspension mods, from people who have done it. Enjoying something for which you have worked hard and saved, gives a +100 enjoyment boost So yeah, first things first for me....save some more money If I don't see me doing any long trips any time soon, I would rather put my money on the Ohlins.

Would picking up Ohlins from zrxoa be fine enough or should I go for brand new ones?

shadowarrior wrote:thats a nice looking bike Phil
(mmmmmmuzzy!! )
cruise control and heated grips are soft cock upgrades I agree But hey, a man has to feel his ass and legs after a long ride.
I regard them helpful since I intend to do some real long tours involving more than a day's ride. If I can wake up the next day without a sore butt and aching calf muscle, I can put some more Kms on that day's riding

Yeah, I have heard very good things about suspension mods, from people who have done it. Enjoying something for which you have worked hard and saved, gives a +100 enjoyment boost So yeah, first things first for me....save some more money If I don't see me doing any long trips any time soon, I would rather put my money on the Ohlins.

Would picking up Ohlins from zrxoa be fine enough or should I go for brand new ones?

I guess you have to weigh up the difference between new cost and second hand cost - thats your call. BUT id someone on the ZRXOA had some at a reasonable price that would be an option. I have had dealings with several members and never had a problem.

BTW, I have extra padding in the seat and its fine. Helps with the leg bend and padding issue. Saying that I have - on several occasions - done 1600K's+ in 2 days with the OE seat, not alot of HWY/FWY in that either, mainly twisties. Only problem was my dodgy knee getting stiff.

did you remove the seat's upper layer to put that extra padding in?
if you could give me some instructions on what and how to do, I ll give it a shot. That way, I can have more money towards the Ohlins

shadowarrior wrote:did you remove the seat's upper layer to put that extra padding in?
if you could give me some instructions on what and how to do, I ll give it a shot. That way, I can have more money towards the Ohlins

I just got more padding added, none was removed. I used one of the site sponsors - VCM Cycle seats http://www.vcmcycleseats.com.au/ to do it. I also had mine redone in genuine leather, not vinyl so I have no idea how much it would cost to just have the padding done.

Yeah had my seat redone a few years back, added 1" High density foam all over & cut the ridge back 11/2" so I had room to move back on the seat.
All finished in Connelly leather as used in Jaguars, helps when your mates an upholsterer

Phil wrote:BUT - despite what some may say, suspension mods is money VERY WELL SPENT. Its not cheap - but good stuff rarely is

You will notice no soft cock options like cruise control, heated grips, sheepskins, airhawks, hwy pegs etc

Oi Phil - looks like ya nicked two girders off the bridge for the forks - I've searched and can find no threads on fork changeovers, etc - whats the goss!

TopCat wrote:

Phil wrote:BUT - despite what some may say, suspension mods is money VERY WELL SPENT. Its not cheap - but good stuff rarely is

You will notice no soft cock options like cruise control, heated grips, sheepskins, airhawks, hwy pegs etc

Oi Phil - looks like ya nicked two girders off the bridge for the forks - I've searched and can find no threads on fork changeovers, etc - whats the goss!

Did the mods prior to the GP, can't get them here anymore - Cramer even checked with his mate who works at the factory. Had to source them from Japan Probably worked out the same by the time you add freight and paypal fees etc.

Phil wrote:Did the mods prior to the GP, can't get them here anymore - Cramer even checked with his mate who works at the factory. Had to source them from Japan Probably worked out the same by the time you add freight and paypal fees etc.

That's not an answer. We want the gruesome details - they look like Ohlins. How do they compare to the stockers, braking improved - you know, a full blow by blow ride report.

Sheesh, some people don't take their responsibilities seriously.
TC

TopCat wrote:

Phil wrote:Did the mods prior to the GP, can't get them here anymore - Cramer even checked with his mate who works at the factory. Had to source them from Japan Probably worked out the same by the time you add freight and paypal fees etc.

That's not an answer. We want the gruesome details - they look like Ohlins. How do they compare to the stockers, braking improved - you know, a full blow by blow ride report.

Yes, they are, in a different world, no improvement in the braking dept, the blow by blow bit happens as soon as I walk into the garage

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