TTook mine for a trip to lands End weather took a turn for the worse on the way home 6 hrs to get home 3 hrs in the peeing rain the Pannigale took it all in her stride just needs a bit of a clean Also just fitted the throttle mod will let you all know if it's worth it next time I take the Pannigale out for a blast
Just ordered new chain and gearing. Changed to 15 tooth sprocket on the front and 41 on the rear. Really interested to see what difference it makes. Gone for a D.I.D gold ZVM-X chain. Happy days.
Just fitted the K tech rear shock to my 899 to. Needs a tweak or two, but the back end feels soooo much better, more planted less skittish over the bumps. Better ride to Got the fork kit waiting in the workshop now
Massive improvement all round. Straight out the box the Sag was spot on. Compression and rebound are far more composed. Haven't even turned a thing but will be giving it a proper test and probably making some small adjustments. Not sure about bypass valve as this changes damping and rebound at the same time... will do some more research. Was initially worried about spring rate after given them my dry weight of 67kgs and an 80 spring! Also the old Sash sock measures 315mm centre eye to eye and the K Tech came to me at 310mm. Have since phoned them to confirm that's correct. Very happy right now but it does highlight the front needed some work...
I’ve got ktech front and back and had it set up by a local TT rider so have a really good base road setting if anyone wants to try it
I doubt there’s much between the two for the average person anyway Ktech is a bit cheaper and made in the UK.
Definitely be interested in your set-up ... sounds like your using same rear shock. What's your rear spring rate values? Weight etc... and what cartridge kit are you using on the front? Cheers.
I had full ohlins on my 899 road bike and full k tech on my 899 track bike, both great and I could not tell the difference between the two, you will get more for your ohlins if you sell on.
I have the bike sprung for 95kg rider and the linkage is standard 959/899. 80NM spring Front cartridge kit is the RDS Comp Front -18 clicks Rear -15 clicks Rebound Front -21 Rear -21 Front sag 30mm rear sag 12mm (35mm with rider)
