S4

[Albie]

Has anyone got any tips for me to get the best out of my new bike. What sort of things should I get done first like Steering dampers, etc.How do they perform with Michelin Pilots as standard tyre. Does anyone find the clutch heavy as its more noticable than my m900. Shock settings . Appreciate any feedback thanks.

race It!!!

[Albie]

Your on a Big letter Day today matey

Get rid of the Michelins!

I have a steering damper on mine and it is an improvement (but not huge). I've always had Pirelli Dragon Evo's on mine and been happy with them. I've mostly heard bad things about the Michelin Pilots so never tried them. Yes the clutch is heavy, but I've fitted a 39 tooth rear sprocket (std is 37) which improves the bike for in town use and reduces the need to slip the clutch. I haven't raised the rear ride height on my bike as it is a pain to do despite the single rod adjuster (you can't get at the bottom nut) but the steering could do with quickening up a bit. I have the DP Termi kit (high level cans, open filter and ECU) which make it sound and look better (in my opinion - my neighbours would probably disagree) but I wouldn't like to say it runs better with them on.

[Albie]

I have probably about 2-3000 miles worth of michelins so by summer will be changing them to maybe Bridgestones 010 or 020. Im after some termi Hi levels as I dont want sils which have for my m900. I could buy the link pipes but dont like them . Too noisy at 105 + dbs.

If you use it you will need a damper and anyone who says diff is talking p ish.208rr's or diablo's all you ever need.suspension needs to be suited to you don't f uck about take it to one who knows the dark art...Oh and bin the superhero suit it is soooo vulgar...s!!!!!! !! :twisted:

could be worse though.....

That's acceptable ....cos it was indoors...as well you know you cantankerous old fart!!

[Albie]

Originally Posted by berto

If you use it you will need a damper and anyone who says diff is talking p ish.208rr's or diablo's all you ever need.suspension needs to be suited to you don't f uck about take it to one who knows the dark art...Oh and bin the superhero suit it is soooo vulgar...s!!!!!! !! :twisted:

I want to be a power ranger. i do I do I do. Its new and clean. Once it tones down it will be fine.
Got steering damper sorted thanks to my mate Simon.

[marchesini]

Originally Posted by Albie

I want to be a power ranger. i do I do I do. Its new and clean. Once it tones down it will be fine.
Got steering damper sorted thanks to my mate Simon.

Nowt wrong with Power Rangers .....

or the S4's handling. As you can see, they have no problem getting over - as opposed to my reluctance to 'get my knee down'.

Other pics show what happens to your boots if you don't use pipe guards (aswell as your recently acquired bits in action)!

[gary tompkins]

Originally Posted by Albie

I want to be a power ranger. i do I do I do. Its new and clean. Once it tones down it will be fine.

Hmm... we can soon fix that. A drunken crawl to a tent at 3am, across a sheep**** strewn field should tone down the colours a treat! We'll have to get you to a few NABD rallies and see what we can arrange :twisted:

memo to self - leave the mead alone

termis, open air box, k&n filter, stage 1 ECU.
BT014's, the michelin pilot's i don't rate.
Alloy flywheel if you feel adventurous.
14t front, 39r rear sprocket.
NGK Iridium Plugs
Open clutch cover
sadly it all costs a small fortune!