Jboat
Well-Known Member
I just finished with my R1 fork and brake upgrade and Penske shock install. I finally got some time to do about a 100 mile shakedown run today. I am lucky enough to live near some really tight twisty canyon roads so I headed out to get a feel for the new suspension...
Holy cow! It really soaks up the bumps and gives tons of feedback. The front feels like it tips in much quicker now too. I still need to bed in the new brake pads but so far I am very happy with the results. I'm using all of my tires now and I feel like I can lean it over much more with minimal effort...
I came around one tight bend on Mines Road and got the chance to really test the brakes. About 15 wild turkeys were crossing the road right in front of me. They didn't seem to even notice me and just trotted along single file until the last one was across. They really took their time crossing so I had time to take out my Iphone and snap a few pics...
Holy cow! It really soaks up the bumps and gives tons of feedback. The front feels like it tips in much quicker now too. I still need to bed in the new brake pads but so far I am very happy with the results. I'm using all of my tires now and I feel like I can lean it over much more with minimal effort...
I came around one tight bend on Mines Road and got the chance to really test the brakes. About 15 wild turkeys were crossing the road right in front of me. They didn't seem to even notice me and just trotted along single file until the last one was across. They really took their time crossing so I had time to take out my Iphone and snap a few pics...