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Ag nee man, ons praat nie eens dieselfde taal nie :biggrin:. This is an interesting article (again,  not using bicycle terms), which explains graphically how telelever and telescopic forks differ: https://www.dinamoto.it/dinamoto/8_on-line_papers/Telelever%20or%20forks/Telelever_eng.html Let's...

Funny, when I read the same article you reference, it defines rake as: "In motorcycles, the steering axis angle is called the rake and is measured from the vertical." "In bicycles, fork offset is also called fork rake." We are dealing with a motorcycle here. Or is that also under dispute ...

Rake is measured from the vertical, steering head angle from the horizontal. Same thing, different way of saying it - that is if you studied basic maths at school. Wheel diameter has not changed, so that is a constant. Thus one variable that influences trail - unless there is fork offset (which...

Nobody disputes that there is a difference between telelever and telescopic forks. Btw. front wheel trail and steering head angle is directly related, that is why manufacturers do not specify both. I have not measured the other points. Have you? This is exactly my point. It does not feel...

No, it's mostly due to rumours created by brand bashers who have not even been on the bike (have you?) spreading false info (for whatever reason). So their thinking is probably "lets add a damper (like the KTM) to finally lay this thing to bed, even if it is not really needed." As to your...

I ride a '11 GSA as well as the new LC. Let me sum it up this way: The LC is exiting to ride, you have to take care not to become a hooligan. The torque feels almost limitless. After an oil change your pocket is considerably flatter  ;) Back on the GSA it feels like I'm on old trusty. Just...

Bad fuel/water in the tank? Can you do a screenshot of the Lambda plot once the bike had warmed up? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

"Later, following the day’s riding, one of them thought to check the tire pressures. We’d been told the BMW-prepped bikes were aired down to suit the terrain...." :imaposer: Really? And they are qualified to write a review on a DS bike?

Exactly. And for the same reason as the Brand X vs Brand Y discussions, it's somewhat pointless to try and convince someone else that bigger is better (or lighter is better). Of course the GSA is the best bike ever made  :bueller:

If I want a pain in the neck I ride a DR650 :biggrin: No, I like the DR650, it's just not fun (for me) to strain my neck for a 16000km trip around lake Vic.

I have to admit, lighter is easier to handle (maybe even better), but is 20 odd kg's really that much of a difference? Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled: R1200GS 234 kg F800GS  214 kg For my length (1.85m) and up the bigger bikes are just that much more comfortable on the long...

Beautiful riding in the Overberg today. Bike handles well on and offroad. After about 300km still more than half a tank left. Seat is comfy. Well protected from the rain with the bigger screen. All in all not bad at all...

H11 Philips bulb Part No. PH12362CVB1 "H11 Crystal Vision 12V 55W Globe Single - for those that need a better visibility" Dink dis so R200

Shhhhh, don't let somebody else read this, you'll start a new rant!  :bueller: What you are experiencing for yourself must be an illusion!  ;)

Pinlock inserts are the best permanent solution. All the other wipes and sprays stop working when you need it most. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

None, I would guess. But it does help Joe Soap to have his suspension setup closer to ideal. A lot of people don't even know how and when to turn that "knob" thingy on the side, much less play around with the damping screw. They just leave it as is from the factory or the previous owner. A...

It's raining cats and wild dogs... :) I would like several of each brand, thanks... PM me for the shipping address. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In the interest of safety, that's exactly what you should NOT do. On any bike... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not sure if you really want the answer to this one, but here goes. If you know people on the race track you will know they always struggle with suspension setup. One technique is to use linear transducers to measure the travel of the suspension on a track, then using that information adjust...