03-11-2018, 08:45 AM
I did see the link Cormanus kindly put up.
It is difficult to explain a nicer ride but I will try.
When I bought my 2017 I felt that the road holding on that bike was much better stock than my previous 2013 and 2014.
Of course there were difference , I never liked the Bridgestone OEM tires and felt that the 2017 Dunlops were much better.
I also put Ohlins on the back of my 2013 and 2014 and that gave a much better ride (heavier springs for my 220 body )and probable another 15-20 lbs of gear depending on season.
After reading about the different forks on the 2017 compared with the earlier ones and the ride reviews I start thinking that it was perhaps the front forks on the 2017 which gave me more confidence riding the bike in the corners.
I have to decide to go with the Andreani units or the 2017 forks for my earlier bikes.
The money is no problem after I gave up my drinking !
It is difficult to explain a nicer ride but I will try.
When I bought my 2017 I felt that the road holding on that bike was much better stock than my previous 2013 and 2014.
Of course there were difference , I never liked the Bridgestone OEM tires and felt that the 2017 Dunlops were much better.
I also put Ohlins on the back of my 2013 and 2014 and that gave a much better ride (heavier springs for my 220 body )and probable another 15-20 lbs of gear depending on season.
After reading about the different forks on the 2017 compared with the earlier ones and the ride reviews I start thinking that it was perhaps the front forks on the 2017 which gave me more confidence riding the bike in the corners.
I have to decide to go with the Andreani units or the 2017 forks for my earlier bikes.
The money is no problem after I gave up my drinking !