1 Are radials worth the effort? Fri Nov 26, 2010 7:11 pm
Comberjohn
Life time member
On the 'to do' list is:
Respray. Most of the bike is ok in Stratos Gray but fairing is looking tired with stone chips. May go for white.
RAM shock on the back and new springs in the forks.
Engine casings badly need a new coat of satin black and new stainless screws.
Service engine, check tappet clearances, sync injectors, new timing chain & tensioners and check over all electrical connectors.
A general tart up.
Thanks to advice on the 'other forum' I'm considering changing the wheels to K1100RS in order to use modern radials. I am after an improvement in handling and maybe a few more miles to the tyres.
The back wheel is a fairly straight forward swap but the front requires wheel, forks, brakes and guard.
This would also mean getting rid of the ABS. Not to bothered but starting to get expensive and we know how tight K owners are. Although I do need new discs anyway.
Has anyone else on the forum done this mod and, if so, was it worthwhile?