Hi from the UK as well

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Re: Hi from the UK as well

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Hi Foxxy,

what I meant with "suspension updates" has nothing to do with handling...what I meant was "safety"!

As the standard fork springs are way too soft, it could be (and has happened :( ) that in a combination of spirited riding and a right-handed corner, the exhaust header of the front cylinder touches the ground resulting in the bike and rider flying off into the bushes..if you are lucky :shock: (here on the Continent you´ll fly into the oncoming traffic...an experience you most certainly can do without.. :? )

The remedy for this are harder and progressively wound fork springs from "Wilbers" or "Wirth" plus a 10weight fork oil. That is an inexpensive (under 100€ for the springs and maybe 10€ for the fork-oil) solution for this problem.

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