14-2-12 - A small update.

I have been finding that the front end bounces when I blip the throttle on down changes. It's been bugging me because it doesn't happen on my two other bikes, although it's obviously me causing it. I was in the UK in November getting the forks on my ZRX sorted and mentioned this to the suspension guy (Darren at MCT). His opinion (and he does know his stuff, trust me) was that the standard springs on a Daytona are a little too heavy for road use. On track they aren't too bad. As I have the standard Daytona springs in my Daytona Street he is positive they are over sprung, due to less body weight over the front and suggests some softer springs.

I think he is spot on because when I got home I wound the preload completely out on the forks and went for a ride. My problem when blipping the throttle was reduced. I am planning to take her to him to get the suspension set up properly, so I'll get the softer forks dropped in and then he can set her up to compliment the Nitron shock at the rear. I will also get her set up on a Dyno and get the Power Commander tuned in properly.

The problem with my headlights not working is still not resolved. It's an intermittent problem (the worst kind of problem!) and is proving difficult to fix. My limited electrical knowledge doesn't help, although I do have a mate who is a sparks. Most of the time the lights work, then for no obvious reason they stop working, although the side lights remain on. Then they'll start working again. Thought it was the relay, so bought a new one and fitted it. That worked fine so put the old one back in and guess what? The lights worked!

Maybe there is something loose that I moved when removing the tank? All I found was a loose wire on the front brake switch where I fitted a new block connector. According to the wiring diagram this is not connected to the lights, so it shouldn't cause my problem. I just hope that the next time I'm in France it doesn't happen again, as by law you have to ride with dip beam on. Oh and I still haven't got the lights aligned correctly yet. I need to go out at night and set them up, but I'm not sure there is any adjustment left to bring them down further. I haven't been flashed at by oncoming vehicles, so maybe it isn't as high as I think. Hope there is still adjustment left, because making the whole front end point lower would be a ***** of a job to do.

Still loving what I have created and sometimes find it hard to believe I actually got there. I can't explain how satisfying that is.

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