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[zhed44]

As the title says.

With all my previous 748/9** series bikes, I've had to change the steering head angle to "race" in order to get them to steer a bit quicker. However, even with the head angle set to "road/normal" the 748R feels a lot quicker steering than an unaltered 748BP or 996S (although probably not as "pointy" as they did when the head angle was set to "race").

Perhaps it's the lighter wheels or even the Ohlins forks? Or perhaps my bike has been set-up by its previous owner with a bit more ride-height?

Have any other 748R owners noticed this, or is it just my imagination?

[Gaz 748]

Check the rear ride height, have raised mine a couple of turns, this helps a lot. Also change the front tyre from 60 to 70 profile. Would recommend at least +3 on the rear sprocket, this requires longer chain but is worth it, im on +4 now.

[zhed44]

Originally Posted by Gaz 748

Check the rear ride height, have raised mine a couple of turns, this helps a lot. Also change the front tyre from 60 to 70 profile. Would recommend at least +3 on the rear sprocket, this requires longer chain but is worth it, im on +4 now.

It's definitely a 70 profile tyre.

I can't check the ride-height at the moment because the bike is away having the alarm replaced under warranty.

Does the +3 rear sprocket also raise the ride-height (something to do with the eccentric hub perhaps?), or are you just greedy for acceleration? :

[Gaz 748]

Yes it does adjust rear ride height, have see 170 on the clock with +3 !!!

[doogalman]

Originally Posted by Gaz 748

have see 170 on the clock with +3 !!!

You naughty boy.

[Gaz 748]

Originally Posted by doogalman

You naughty boy.

I was behind you !!! but closing in very quickly

[phil_h]

If you jack the rear up they do turn much faster.
They will also turn faster if the front is soft and you are large

[zhed44]

Originally Posted by phil_h

If you jack the rear up they do turn much faster.
They will also turn faster if the front is soft and you are large

Yes, but I'm wondering if it's been set up to steer quicker (eg: by raising the rear), or whether "R"s are just a bit more nimble due to their lighter wheels and different suspenders.

If anything, I actually thought the front felt a bit stiff, but then again, I was riding on some exceptionally cracked and potholed roads today.

[rcgbob44]

Originally Posted by Gaz 748

Check the rear ride height, have raised mine a couple of turns, .

And you can still touch the ground!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.................supprising!

[rcgbob44]

Originally Posted by Gaz 748

Yes it does adjust rear ride height, have see 170 on the clock with +3 !!!

KPH ?