Yamaha TRX850 Enthusiasts Forum

TWISTEDTWIN wrote:Ok then,
I will get the rear shock checked and hauled if necessary, front fork oil on the to do list as well, it seems a good starting point.
After that, if my mercurial riding skills need more, I will start playing with the rest!

I read (I think on mcn...) that in terms of tyre choice , that a set of Metzeler Sportec M1 work very well ...I don't want to mix topics but while we are at it....it is still a handling issue!!

Cheers

idl1975 wrote:

phuk72 wrote:

HansJ wrote: It was a real AHA moment after my first testride after having rebuilt my rear shock...

You started singing "Take on me"?

If I recall the video, it would be a pretty scary experience having an AHA moment.

steve speed wrote:the dunlop qualifier that trixynut had on the back of his bike that i now have is fantastic

Killerwhale wrote:

steve speed wrote:the dunlop qualifier that trixynut had on the back of his bike that i now have is fantastic

I also run Q´s on mine and their top....will test their dual compound next time i think though....rear is flat due to tourque way fast!

phuk72 wrote:

Killerwhale wrote:

steve speed wrote:the dunlop qualifier that trixynut had on the back of his bike that i now have is fantastic

I also run Q´s on mine and their top....will test their dual compound next time i think though....rear is flat due to tourque way fast!

My mate has just put dual compound dunlops on his thunderace. The lasted 400 miles beforehe took them off and sold them on ebay. he said they span up in the wet and didn't feel nice when he was giving it some

steve speed wrote:anyone tried the diablo rosso,s

phuk72 wrote:Whereas I agree whole heartedly with the above, everyone appears to be ignoring what steve raised.

The TRX is over 10 years old and the standard suspension WILL be in need of a refresh. Chances are that the fork oil has never been changed and the rear shock will be way past its best.

Standard suspension, despite what some would have you believe, isn't actually that bad.

I'd suggest spending £150 on having your rear shock serviced/rebuilt and changing the fork oil. Then (and only then) should you start adjusting the settings.

If you haven't got £150 then at least change the fork oil.

THEN, have a go at setting the sag (search is your friend )

bevie wrote: Hi phuk,
Could you recommend anywhere I could send my rear shock to for a service as you said it,s getting tired now and needs refreshed going to do it over the winter and prefer to send it to somebody who knows what their doing and recommended.
Cheers.

steve speed wrote:anyone tried the diablo rosso,s

phuk72 wrote:

Killerwhale wrote:

steve speed wrote:the dunlop qualifier that trixynut had on the back of his bike that i now have is fantastic

I also run Q´s on mine and their top....will test their dual compound next time i think though....rear is flat due to tourque way fast!

My mate has just put dual compound dunlops on his thunderace. The lasted 400 miles beforehe took them off and sold them on ebay. he said they span up in the wet and didn't feel nice when he was giving it some