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Hi, I have an Edition 80 Rockster, happy to answer any questions I am able to.

I've run through a two sets of the Pilot Power 2CTs, one set of Pilot Roads, one set of Metzeler Z6s one set of Metzeler M3s. I am currently scrubbing in a set of Metzeler M5s. The M5s, like the M3s, have a nice round profile on the front that gives me a sense of progressively rolling into corners/t...

What exact customisations did they make? I assume they did something about the different overall lengths?? I provided them with the specs for the Rockster shocks, from an old Ohlins catalogue, they confirmed with Ohlins USA and set them up to ensure that the bike maintained stock geometry while adj...

Hi guys, I am finally putting my Rockster back on the road after 2 1/2 years. Prior to parking the bike, the rear shock gave up the ghost after 67k kms, approx 38k miles. As you all know Ohlins stopped making kit for our bikes a while ago, so I had a local suspension shop tweak a pair of Roadster sh...

Those are correct, I am using the HH front & rear

I am currently using EBCs, but can't comment on their longevity - just installed 3000 km ago. They certainly work, as they helped me perform an accidental stoppie while avoiding someone who cut me off and promptly hit their brakes. I also get them from a friend for a substantial discount, so I am no...

My suspicions were correct, it was diagnosed yesterday as a failing coil. Should have the bike back for the weekend.

Thanks. The cat & O2 sensor are still in place. I have put the muffler back on to debunk his contentions, and have pretty much succeeded at that. I will likely drop by the shop again today for further diagnoses.

I have recently performed the canectomy, and now I am experiencing what I think are ignition related difficulties, manifesting as surging while accelerating . My local service manager is contending that the can removal may be the primary factor, further claiming that I may suffer burned out exhaust ...

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My Rockster w/ Z-Technik Touring screen and DJ's canectomy.

Thanks, I have not found anything definitive about those other makes, much less retailers/dealers for them, if you have any links to provide it would be much appreciated.

Should I just worry about the rear for now, or should I shoot for the pair?

Bump on this. Any reply from Klaus?

Thanks Duke, I am riding with a pillion less often, but it does happen. I have been quoted a reasonable price for some Wilbers, but they want an extra $350 for remote preload adjuster. I have also received a not unreasonable quote for the Ohlins equivalents, but the rear comes with the remote preloa...

My rear shock is fading, and I would like to replace it with an Ohlins or Wilbers unit. Does it make sense to replace just the rear, or should I do both? And do I need the remote preload adjuster?

I should add that I saw the HP2 Sport alongside the BMW Safety cars, and OMG they are hot bikes!

I went to Jerez for the GP, and stayed at a hotel in the town of Villamartin, about 45 minutes away. The pix aren't stellar, but have a look anyway. John Hopkins almost ran me over, on a scooter, in the paddock. James Toseland strolled on by. Briefly talked with Randy Mamola at the Jerez airport, on...

On vacation in Spain, on my way to Jerez for the MotoGP weekend, finally saw a Black & Silver near Montserrat in Barcelona, belong to anyone here?

Well, from an Edition 80 riding Canadian, welcome aboard, eh!

Ditto, glad to hear that you're still with us.

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