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Hi all, Just a heads up, Pyramid plastics UK, now do a hugger extension for the Vitpilen 701, adds some good length to the stock unit, makes a big difference, all for 30 pounds...

I have Quadlock on both my bikes, Vit 701, and Honda Africa Twin, last year Quad released a Vibration isolator that goes between the base and top mount, and I got them as I can see the IPhones not liking constant vibrations especially at high frequency. The plastic is your finer reinforced type...

I use a product called CRC 556, Simular to WD40, though not as oily and doesn't leave a long lasting wet mark, I also hate lubing chains, and always seem to over lube, and then suffer the mess, WD40 is my preferred product on a rag to wipe the chain down, after washing, or when the road...

As mentioned by BISavage, things will vary with different brands/types of tyre, and I was just thinking about that when I saw the post, so, I'm currently on the stock Bridgestone S21's, my OEM set, now with 2,500km on the clock, so still a baby in milage yet...

Ok well I have to say this subject got my attention, and I have been playing. First I did a 80km ride, mixed country roads, with 28-28psi, having dropped from the recommended 33-36psi, and could not believe the difference, Much reduced harshness all around, and no real drawbacks that I was...

Ray R, Check out the tyre pressure thread, I am about to post there...

It was your recommendation that got me to them, we talked about a while ago :) Trying to avoid going to the ABM high job, but will see how the Gilles do for my old wrists, need something...

Interesting stuff Max, I also have been running the stock recommended pressures of 33-36psi, and always feel the bike is harsh on our bumpy pothole and rippled roads, though there are a lot worse out there, and mostly blame the stock suspension, but maybe some of it is the true pressures as you...

And one more pic of my baby :D

Out for a local town ride Friday before the rain set in for a week, stopped by the river

gzo, how do you find that pipe.? Is it much louder than the stock.? I quite like the look of the stock one, but it would be nice to let out some of the tunes I know are in there :)

I'm in the middle of the pirate racing video, He does a good job of the theory on this engine, and the size, hight and bore of 105mm goes a long way with the heat expansion, helps to understand what's going on, and why... Which exhaust pipe did you go with.? maybe I missed that...

gzo, great result there, good on you for digging deeper and finding a solution, I find it incredible that these motors are so mechanical noisy, after being around for many many years, and much development, most of the time I ride with earplugs, so don't hear the music below, but the other day I...

I agree your all black bulky jacket makes you look big on the bike, I'm 6ft tall, and had a 400 Ninja Kawasaki for a town bike, I felt big on that, and when I changed her out for my 701, a bit more bulk size on the bike was part of my reasoning, however if it makes you feel comfortable, just get...

I'm thinking China knock off, but hey for that money its worth a play :D Keen to let out some more sounds on my 701, but not sure what to go with yet, I'm a big fan of Akrapovic, but the Vit one is big, and nearly $2,000 in my country, so don't think I will go there.

Ok having now seen the new posts, which were not showing when I wrote the above post, as I forgot to refresh my page before writing/sending, lol... I guess that pretty much answers my questions, shall go ride some more and play ;) More to come...

Vintage Veloce, ok so I tried this, and yes, it seemed to turn off the abs, I was able to do back wheel skids on/with the brake, so far only tried it one time for a short run to the gas station, shall get to play more in the next few days, so now wondering if this disables the front abs also...

Ok shall try this later when I get home thanks

MAX, That looks a great setup, now you got me thinking I NEED ONE LOL... I hate giving unmarked/undamaged wheels to the dealer and crossing my fingers they will come back in a similar state, and in a former life, I was a car tyre shop manager and fitter, an super fussy/ocd with it... Thanks for...

Nice, so how do we find Supermoto mode.?