Just - YES

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Originally Posted by Antares

I've gone over the reasoning behind this in a few other threads but the short of it is that when stock since front fork has no preload adjustment, the rear does, in 1 helmet the rear is too soft compared to the front, (bike pitches backwards when moving straight up and down) in 2 helmets, it's the opposite but 1 helmet + luggage is almost perfect and the front and rear of the bike move together and sag both front and rear is also about just right for a 90-100 kg rider (with full gear).

Great info by those who have boldly gone b4.
Appreciate that Antares.
🙏😎

[MyzTied]

I really like the looks of that bike color with the black Cobra pipe on it. I think I'm going to do that but I can't decide if I want the black tips or chrome. 

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Originally Posted by MyzTied

I really like the looks of that bike color with the black Cobra pipe on it. I think I'm going to do that but I can't decide if I want the black tips or chrome. 

Thank you for the compliment Buddy. I’ve painted the Cat with Black Rustoleum brand stove paint now too which I think hides the look of it some, it’s been there a few hundred klm & cured nicely, NO peeling or blistering.
I’ve pulled the baffles on the mufflers & the tips go a little discoloured but I’m not one for polishing & preening a whole lot, so excuse the lack of - Gleam n Shine.
There NOT CHROME, there Stainless Steel.

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& as BMW call the bike colour - Gitane Blue.
I had to add the appropriate labeling.
Plus trying out my existing Kreiga 32 litre panniers.

[MyzTied]

"There NOT CHROME, there Stainless Steel." I stand corrected... and I knew that.

[MyzTied]

Mine on a recent ride.

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Originally Posted by MyzTied

Mine on a recent ride.

GOOD CHOICE 😂😇

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Originally Posted by Antares

I've gone over the reasoning behind this in a few other threads but the short of it is that when stock since front fork has no preload adjustment, the rear does, in 1 helmet the rear is too soft compared to the front, (bike pitches backwards when moving straight up and down) in 2 helmets, it's the opposite but 1 helmet + luggage is almost perfect and the front and rear of the bike move together and sag both front and rear is also about just right for a 90-100 kg rider (with full gear).

I’m liking the riding in Solo PLUS baggage Antares. 👌
Had thought she’d be a bit too harsh
But the harder I Punt along, the more this makes sense.
As you say she’s kinda better balanced front to back.
I’ve binned the original fitment rear tyre.
It got Scarey, the transition from centre compound to edge compound, it was feeling like she’d LET GO, then caught again.
F—kin scarey tyres those - Rosso Diablo 2,s
Metzeler 9 Sportec,s suit me fine.