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I did pick up some used Ohlins and have installed the rear. The front has a leak and will need to be rebuilt. I am enjoying the rear so far. Much firmer ride and don't notice the rear end bottoming out anymore on hard bumps. Need to test it two up. I do still need to adjust preload / sag ...

Found the problem. I had moved the gas tank to give me more room when I adjusted the alternator belt, and probably bumped the throttle cable going into the cable guide into the throttle body by the fuel lines. I think it had started running rough after I adjusted the belt. Popped it back in, and now...

Took my R for a five minute ride to pick up an oil filter strap wrench five minutes away, and when I got back it was dark. The bike has been running rough the last week, and smelled a little hot. I park the bike, dismount, look down, and the catalytic converter by the shift pedal is bright red hot. ...

The Michelin PR3s are available in the correct size. I just ordered a front ...

sorry guys, I need to check it a little closer. I'm not sure it's bottomed out. It just seems like a fair amount of dive. I'll have to do the zip tie thing around the fork tubes that rsc mentioned. I am a big guy, and that may not help. I'd like to go to Wilbers or Ohlins, but they're not in the bud...

Just picked up a 98 R1100R Anniversary Edition. Noticed that when I let off after juicing the throttle, the front end takes a nose dive and bottoms out the front shock. Is this normal?