"shocking question"

[pickinfred]

I'm making plans for some mods and/or upgrades this winter....auxiliary power, rear lights and etc.... I have read many valuable posts, made notes, saved pictures and etc. I extremely value and analyze the opinions of those that have "been there and done that"....this site has some very intelligent and sharing members....Thanks.

 

Having and maintaining the proper air pressure in the front shocks is paramount for the RSV to handle consistently... in my opinion. The air volume in the front shocks, being so small, I drop the compressor tank pressure to 6psi, check and recheck, then air my front shocks.....very time consuming, but the most accurate way that I know. I did many searches, but have not found the answer to my "BRAINSTORM" sooo "HELP".

 

I plan to use a quality 1/8 or 3/16 air line and fittings to tee and join the front shocks together, run the air line back to a saddlebag, where I will have the Progressive Pump and Pressure Gauge.......Will I need to use check valves to avoid issues in a curve...with the shocks teed together ???

 

I'm sitting...sooo.. YOUR OPINION ?? Thanks in advance:thumbsup2:

 

Freddie

[Guest scarylarry]

This is a neat set up that Freebird posted also one on my bucket list:

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=497

[Bubber]

Dennis Kirk about $30.00 comes in a kit.

 

no problem to install

[Seaking]

This is a neat set up that Freebird posted also one on my bucket list:

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=497

 

I have the kit and was ready to install it but after installing the progressive front forks, the bike is fine with 0 air pressure in the forks, so now they are indeed balanced.

 

The kit is simple enough to install.. and if at worse case scenario you were to suffer a leak, the leak would be equalized across both forks..

 

What a HUGE improvement in handling when you have your folks balanced.

[ragtop69gs]

I have the kit and was ready to install it but after installing the progressive front forks, the bike is fine with 0 air pressure in the forks, so now they are indeed balanced.

 

The kit is simple enough to install.. and if at worse case scenario you were to suffer a leak, the leak would be equalized across both forks..

 

What a HUGE improvement in handling when you have your folks balanced.

 

If you're not going to use the balancing kit, would you like to sell it ? I've been wanting to add that kit to my bike, just been to lazy to order it up.

[Seaking]

If you're not going to use the balancing kit, would you like to sell it ? I've been wanting to add that kit to my bike, just been to lazy to order it up.

 

It would be cheaper and easier for you to purchase online and have it shipped to you etc.. (seriously).. Its only about $20 or so for the kit..

 

Cheers M8

[Guest scarylarry]

It would be cheaper and easier for you to purchase online and have it shipped to you etc.. (seriously).. Its only about $20 or so for the kit..

 

Cheers M8

 

Would you deliver??

I got people I ride with want to do Nova next year in Aug or Sept. and ride the cabot trail?

I might condiser it when time gets closer, motels was the big thing they are not a lot to choose from so I was told.....Is this correct?

[Seaking]

Would you deliver??

 

I got people I ride with want to do Nova next year in Aug or Sept. and ride the cabot trail?

 

I might condiser it when time gets closer, motels was the big thing they are not a lot to choose from so I was told.....Is this correct?

 

Cabot Trail is best in early Sept.. we tend to have GREAT weather that time of year.. sometimes better than July and August (go Global Warming), and all the tourists are mostly home with kids in school..

 

Depending which direction you want to do the trail (counter clock wise puts you on water's edge while clockwise puts you on inland side of the road.. Some people get nervous riding along the edges.. beautiful "Highlands", you'll see why

 

If you're going CLOCKWISE, you'll want to spend the night in Chetticamp, which is on the western entrance to the Cabot Trail.. if coming in from the East entrance, you can spend the night in Port Hawksbury.. These two towns will give you an early enough jumping off spots to properly enjoy the Trail with lots of time on your hands.. There are many easy access look off spots to enjoy the views etc. I was looking for my photos from the last trip but must have archived them off the server..

 

So yeah, if you come out this way, do drop me a line and let me know.. I can meet you in Truro on your way east (Halifax is due south from Truro as you travel the 104 east)..

 

Fun Fun

[Guest scarylarry]

Cabot Trail is best in early Sept.. we tend to have GREAT weather that time of year.. sometimes better than July and August (go Global Warming), and all the tourists are mostly home with kids in school..

 

Depending which direction you want to do the trail (counter clock wise puts you on water's edge while clockwise puts you on inland side of the road.. Some people get nervous riding along the edges.. beautiful "Highlands", you'll see why

 

If you're going CLOCKWISE, you'll want to spend the night in Chetticamp, which is on the western entrance to the Cabot Trail.. if coming in from the East entrance, you can spend the night in Port Hawksbury.. These two towns will give you an early enough jumping off spots to properly enjoy the Trail with lots of time on your hands.. There are many easy access look off spots to enjoy the views etc. I was looking for my photos from the last trip but must have archived them off the server..

 

So yeah, if you come out this way, do drop me a line and let me know.. I can meet you in Truro on your way east (Halifax is due south from Truro as you travel the 104 east)..

 

Fun Fun

 

 

Thanks, I'll let you know how this progress as we get closer, we all have our passports and guns at home...That was brought up first thing no guns crossing the border or we would be in:mugshot:

Thanks for the clockwise and counter clock, I had no idea of that...

[Seaking]

Thanks, I'll let you know how this progress as we get closer, we all have our passports and guns at home...That was brought up first thing no guns crossing the border or we would be in jail

 

Thanks for the clockwise and counter clock, I had no idea of that...

 

yeah, what do you need to carry guns for coming up here?! Food isn't THAT expensive you have to go hunting! Well sometimes it is.. not always.. Mind your gas budget for after you cross into Canada.. it will always be higher than US prices even though most of your gas comes from Canada.. (go figure that one out.. sheesh).. Currently, regular 87 gas is going for 1.16 a ltre.. close to 5 bucks a gallon.. but it's the GOOD stuff.. not that weak kneed stuff from down south drop me an email if you need more detailed info.

 

Cheers

[Guest scarylarry]

yeah, what do you need to carry guns for coming up here?! Food isn't THAT expensive you have to go hunting! Well sometimes it is.. not always.. Mind your gas budget for after you cross into Canada.. it will always be higher than US prices even though most of your gas comes from Canada.. (go figure that one out.. sheesh).. Currently, regular 87 gas is going for 1.16 a ltre.. close to 5 bucks a gallon.. but it's the GOOD stuff.. not that weak kneed stuff from down south drop me an email if you need more detailed info.

 

Cheers

 

Thanks I will let you know as soon as I know....The gun part was a joke here, since most of us work the airports and know how they can be...

[ragtop69gs]

It would be cheaper and easier for you to purchase online and have it shipped to you etc.. (seriously).. Its only about $20 or so for the kit..

 

Cheers M8

 

You are right. I didn't think about cross border shipping. Thanks anyhow. Guess I'll order it up after the 1st of the year.