How’s progress Dave?
Got a verdict on the Roadster riding position yet?
Sorry for the slow response, work has been a bit hectic…
Ok so here goes, yes I’ve been out on the bike and I’ll start with the riding position; it was worth all the effort, I’m happy sitting at the front of the seat so the footpeg/seat position is much much better for me, no more having my legs pushed apart by the wind and two up isn’t an issue. The saddle is more comfortable for both of us too which is a bonus I didn’t expect. The bike is waiting for the panels to come back after straightening the logos so not being used at the moment.
on to the handling after the wheel replacement. I’m not going to bother talking about grip as I’ve not ridden the bike in the wet yet and you’d and there was nothing wrong with the dry grip with the TT100s. So here goes:
Stability - No change the bike was stable before and is still stable now, I have quite wide bars so any stability issues would be exaggerated. Stability was sorted a good while ago by having the rear rim relaced so it was in line with the front and fitting a Dave Taylor head stead.
While Lining - The TT100s white lined quite badly the Roadriders do not so a definite improvement.
Turn In - Again I thought the TT100s turned quite well but contrary to what has been said the Roadriders are an improvement taking less effort to turn the bike.
Cornering Stability - The Roadriders are better they seen to hold the line better then the TT110s did.
Braking - Again there was nothing wrong with the TT100s so, in the dry, I would say no noticeable difference.
Overall - There is a definite improvement to the overall handling not a giant leap forward but an improvement in feel is how I would describe it. There’s certainly no detriment to having the 18" rear wheel, it there was then I’d have been back to a 19" in a shot. However, as I changed the wheels at the same time I changed the riding position (Interstate to Roadster) I’m really not sure if the improvement is due the the riding position being 4" further forward or the wheels and tyres? I could pop the Interstate tank back on to find our but I’m happy with the improvement wherever it came from and the riding position is much better as a Roadster So I won’t be bothering. I’m happy with the end results Which is all that really matters.
Nigel, thanks for the seat, it’s a quality piece of kit and started me on the Roadster route. The wheels were done as they needed a refurb and while the tank and panels were at the painters it seemed like a good time to have them done. I’m a few bob poorer but it’s been worth every penny.
Dave