Well, I've owned my GT for a year now and I'd like to give a quick appraisal of the bike and the mods carried out.
I'm concerned about the amount of work that has been required and the cost. I've fitted Hyperpro fork springs; a centrestand; new chain and 14/42t sprockets, which has at last given me gearing that I'm happy with; a Fatduc which has really improved the low-end performance; a rear hugger from QB Carbon; a steering damper, which I did not need, but felt compelled to fit after Major Softie's experience. The damper was originally too stiff, the bike rolling around at low speeds, but Sprint Dampers, here in the UK, kindly changed the damping fluid for me to make it softer. I invested in a pair of YSS rear shocks from Custom SportClassics and finally, found a used PS front wheel on eBay, which has improved the front suspension. I just need a rear now if anyone has one laying around.
I'm quite happy with the GT now as it stands, although the heavy wheels make riding on the bumps hard work and I find something wrong with the riding position, which I can't put my finger on, maybe it is the sloping seat. Incidentally, the GT's tank is 5 inches further back than the tank on my Multistrada; could this be the reason for tank slappers on the Sport Classics?
I'm concerned about the amount of work that has been required and the cost. I've fitted Hyperpro fork springs; a centrestand; new chain and 14/42t sprockets, which has at last given me gearing that I'm happy with; a Fatduc which has really improved the low-end performance; a rear hugger from QB Carbon; a steering damper, which I did not need, but felt compelled to fit after Major Softie's experience. The damper was originally too stiff, the bike rolling around at low speeds, but Sprint Dampers, here in the UK, kindly changed the damping fluid for me to make it softer. I invested in a pair of YSS rear shocks from Custom SportClassics and finally, found a used PS front wheel on eBay, which has improved the front suspension. I just need a rear now if anyone has one laying around.
I'm quite happy with the GT now as it stands, although the heavy wheels make riding on the bumps hard work and I find something wrong with the riding position, which I can't put my finger on, maybe it is the sloping seat. Incidentally, the GT's tank is 5 inches further back than the tank on my Multistrada; could this be the reason for tank slappers on the Sport Classics?