Suspension setup

[maxtog]

Since it changes the rake it will slow the turn in and cause it to wallow around and not hold a line. 

Inotherwords the bike is drunk and should get a DUI?

[connie_rider]

Just read this discussion quickly.
Lots of good info.

Ride safe, Ted

[Coomers]

Update:

As mentioned earlier with the help of the Form Members I had spent a fair amount of time dialing in the suspension with reasonable results but I still wasn't there.

Today I had a new set of PR2's installed and volla, absolutely 100% neutral handling. I had to go with the 180 width to get the 55 series in the rear but I'm extremely happy with the handling. No matter how far I leaned the bike I can let the handle bars go and the bike doesn't straighten up or fall in the corner, way more confidence inspiring.

I realize new tires are a joy, and a bunch of you are thinking ya ya new tires, but I seriously don't think I have been able to achieve this level of neutral handling with the PR3's or 4's.

Just my 2 cents.

[maxtog]

I realize new tires are a joy, and a bunch of you are thinking ya ya new tires, but I seriously don't think I have been able to achieve this level of neutral handling with the PR3's or 4's.

I am one of those people

In my case, worn out PR4GT = had to fight HARD to hold it down for a corner.  New PR4GT = almost neutral, no effort at all to hold a corner.  When you start wearing out the center of the tire, any tire, it will get harder and harder to hold a corner.  And it will "dance" some at the transition from the worn out places to the less worn places on the sides.

In your case, I suspect if you had the same [newly improved/corrected] suspension settings before with any new PR4 3 or 2, it would have been neutral....

But enjoy it while it lasts

[sportytoes]

I realize new tires are a joy, and a bunch of you are thinking ya ya new tires, but I seriously don't think I have been able to achieve this level of neutral handling with the PR3's or 4's.

You lifted the words right off my keyboard. Even lightly worn tires don't have the profile they came with. I love the feeling of new MC tires even more than new car/new helmet smell!

My current PR2 only have about 3000mi and I can already feel the joy has diminished. I'd be game for spooning them off to craigslist for a new set even though I'm sure they will go at least 7k. Was hoping a trackday would wear them back into shape but they are wearing like iron and I rode like a granny. I'm sure some rider out there worn down to the center tread bars will find them joyous enough. I need to fresh skins though to remain happy. I say, yes, it is that big a deal.