Hi!
I've owned a '96 900SS for a number of years now, and I'm really quite happy with it, except...
I bought a Buell XB12SS some weeks ago, and that's much easier to ride (fast). My mates tell me that I'm significantly faster on the Buell, to the point where I'm no longer a hindrance on a run.
My limited analysis tells me that the Buell has a much shorter wheel base, a steeper fork and wide handlebars, which makes it very easy to chuck into corners. Also, the suspension is much more compliant, which means that I don't feel like I'm being thrown off on non-perfect tarmac.
So what can I do to make the Duc ride and handle better? I'd particularly like it to turn in faster and be more compliant over bumpy roads!
It's the version with the fully adjustable suspension (set up according to a guide I found here), and I've got Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tyres on it.
I'm 6'7" (yes, my mates call the Duc "The Pocket Bike") and weigh something like 260 pounds. Also, I'm what you'd call a very safe (slow) rider - never had my knee down, and don't aspire to.
Here in Germany Wilbers suspension components have a good reputation, and I'm considering getting some of their fork springs and a rear shock. Or can something be done with what I have?
Cheers
Es
I've owned a '96 900SS for a number of years now, and I'm really quite happy with it, except...
I bought a Buell XB12SS some weeks ago, and that's much easier to ride (fast). My mates tell me that I'm significantly faster on the Buell, to the point where I'm no longer a hindrance on a run.
My limited analysis tells me that the Buell has a much shorter wheel base, a steeper fork and wide handlebars, which makes it very easy to chuck into corners. Also, the suspension is much more compliant, which means that I don't feel like I'm being thrown off on non-perfect tarmac.
So what can I do to make the Duc ride and handle better? I'd particularly like it to turn in faster and be more compliant over bumpy roads!
It's the version with the fully adjustable suspension (set up according to a guide I found here), and I've got Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tyres on it.
I'm 6'7" (yes, my mates call the Duc "The Pocket Bike") and weigh something like 260 pounds. Also, I'm what you'd call a very safe (slow) rider - never had my knee down, and don't aspire to.
Here in Germany Wilbers suspension components have a good reputation, and I'm considering getting some of their fork springs and a rear shock. Or can something be done with what I have?
Cheers
Es
