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Actually, have had them since new, never have rode My bike without them, so it's difficult for me to compare. I had test ridden, at length a used '97 that my dealer had, and found the suspension very compliant, but I don't know if it had been modified also?! I also had ridden a '03 Demo before I bought mine, and the hobby horse effect was very apparent, that's why I bought the Hyperpro's and had them installed before I even took delivery of My '03. BTW - I have raised the forks to 50mm between the yoke and the top of the fork as you had suggested, and, so far, so good! I haven't had a chance to really try it out on the twisties, but on the highway, at least up to about 100mph(160kph) there appears to be no difference from before. The steering did feel a little lighter however, and it seemed a little more nimble, but not at all nervous.

OK - so I looked around somemore on the threads and found the one about "Hyperpro Springs" which discusses all about the measurements of the top of the forks! http://cbr.geckobox.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18887 Sorry 'bout that, funny that the thread didn't come up when I used the 'Search' though! :shock: Anyhow, there is more than enough info to digest on the other thread, and I already have the 'Hyperpro Springs' front and rear also! Thanks anyways!! Good Riding All!! :wink:

I don't think she would find that too comfortable in the twisties, something the Choppers don't take a shining to either!! :wink: Yes, I got the backrest also, #297 if I remember correctly, like on their website, very nice! It has a slight tendancy to push her forward a bit, but if she is 5'2" that shouldn't be a problem, she should find it quite comfortable. My son's G/F is 5'2" and it fit her like a dream! And it gives her a greater sense of security when you whack the throttle! If you PM me I can send you a pic if you're interested.

The issue with my wife is that she is fairly long legged and with the stock seat her knees tuck in underneath my butt, whereas, with the Corbin, I'm lower so her knees are higher, thereby spreading out her knees on either side of my butt! Great for sex, but not long rides! Shorter legged people have ridden in behind, and have found the Corbin very comfortable, so it's just an issue between myself and my wifes physiques.......and I'm not about to trade either my wife or the XX - too expensive, plus long legs are good in other situations!! :twisted: You'll know what I mean if you encounter the problem, she'll let you know in short order!! :wink:

Thanks Airborne900! That helps, 1 5/8" is @ 41 mm, and by my calculations I have 34 mm to the top edge of the cap, the caps themselves are about 2 mm thick. So, that would mean that my forks are at least 6-7mm too low in the triples. I think my dealer didn't set the right clearance when he put the Progressive Suspension on when it was new. When you changed to the Corbin saddle, did you find you were too upright and is that why you lowered your bars back to stock? I have a G/F & Lady Corbin that I bought when I got my '03 in Nov/03. I like it, but my wife doesn't, says she feels like she's at the OB when she sits on it, she prefers the Stock seat!

Hi Everyone - Sorry it's been a while! :oops: Anyways, it's time to get the XX back out on the road, it's been a long winter here. But before I do, I wanted to raise the Bars a la Joe's suggestion's. So I check out the top of the forks and find the circlips jammed into the top of the handlebar bracket.............no joy!! I measure the mm between the top of the forks and the top of the triple clamp and whadda ya know............32 mm. No wonder it's as steady as a rock at high speed and I have to muscle her a bit through the twisties. So I searched the threads and found where it is supposed to be 38.3 mm according to the manual, and that some have increased that to even 39-40 mm. Is that correct? What can I expect when I move them back where they should be? Change in handling turning in for sure, but what about riding position? Should I make that change before I move the bars up on the forks? Any comments appreciated..... Thanxx!!

Now THAT"S really GOOD news!! :shock: Thanks, I'll make sure that they check that out also!!

Northman - I sent you a PM - Thanks!!

Quebec City area - you?

Thanks for the info, at least we'll know where to start, I'm going to bring it back to the dealer to see if he will give us a break at least on the repair. A tranny teardown, rebuild is beyond our technical skill level!

I was afraid of that, expensive Huh (eh), It only has 44,000km (28k mi) on it and motor is very soild, clean burning, and hauls ass. Ya think tranny work at that low mileage......for a Honda, of course! I know the chain needs changing and the sprockets, which we are going to do soon, end of April when he gets home from University! Thanks, Gary

My son bought a '97 CBR900rr last fall with 28k on the clock. Nice bike, actually one of the reasons I traded my ST1300 for the '03 XX - He let me exercise :wink: it in the fall while he was at University. When low idle below @1200rpm, there almost sounds like a knock, I was told that is normal, as soon as it's at 1500rpm, nothing. Just thought I'd ask those of you in the know! When accelerating moderately to hard, it has slipped out of third occasionally, it catches at first, and then pops out as you twist the throttle! Doesn't seem to happen in any other gear, and has happened to my son and I! Any thoughts? And before anyone suggests it, I know, I know, Change the rider!!

Update on Flasher Info - Apparently the SM-3 SignalMinder will work according to a Kisan tech advisor! After numerous e-mails, he must be an engineer or something, he finally told me that the SM-3 will work with Led's in the signal lights out back and Halogen bulbs in the signal lights in the mirrors. So i'm going to order it this weekend probably, or early next week. I'll let you all know how it goes! Gary

Thanks Bruce - If they can't see you coming with that set up, they shouldn't be behind the wheel....................well that's another subject for another thread............maybe!! I'll check out Signal Dynamics!! Gary

Joe - Did some searching last night and came up with a Tridon EP37 Electronic flasher that will work on a R1. The R1 has the same rating as the 'Bird - The SignalMinder (SM-3) is the same for both bikes. However, I believe a Tridon HD-12 electronic flasher would also work! The HD-12 is easier to find than the EP37. Both are 2 terminal and the HD-12 is good for 10 lamps, and the EP37 is good for 16 lamps. I don't have any idea why he used 16 :???: , I have an HD-12 in my truck for when I pull a trailer - that's 6 lamps and have no problem. The thread for the R-1 installation is http://www.cartestsoftware.com/fz1/tridone...stallation.html Gary