Your suspension discussion was right on. Unfortunately a lot of riders are looking for someone else to setup there bikes for them. Unfortunately there is no one all fit all setup. If I might add or push the same narrative. Once you get a rider thats interested in improving there suspension and after they have properly setup there bikes with the correct springs for there weight, set a standard sag setup. Encourage them to understand rebound and compression fine tuning from factory settings. Play with the clickers. For example, add two clicks +/- to the comp and feel what that did to the bike. Do the same to the rebound but not at the same time, only do one change at a time and go ride a familiar section of Road or track. Did it improve the handling or did it make the bike harder to ride. If it made it worse, try adjusting the clickers the other way two clicks at a time. Did the bike feel better or worse. If it improved the bike’s handling you’re making progress. Just remember if you get it all wrong where the bikes handling feels all wrong. Just start over by going back to factory settings.
In addition to this, you could make a spreadsheet to print up, to record your settings with a comments box to record the feeling in words the adjustment gives.
Hello Neevesy casually watching yet another one of your Q&A videos when alas the question I posed to you some time ago came up regarding which bike out of the BMW S1000RR & the new Ducati Panagali was more refined, and which was the roomier bike for taller riders. I was shocked to be honest, but pleasantly surprised when you answered my questions very well. Thank you so much for that - I really appreciate the effort for not only answering my questions, but all of the interesting stuff and knowledge we the general riding public gain from you. Cheers and thank you again mate 👍
Talking of bikes that float your boat. As a bike mechanic. And have riden thousands of bikes. And owned way to many. I've finaly settled on a ktm RC8. First year , finicky and flawed. But reminds me of the lovely old suzuki Tl1000s.
As small time suspension geek i like Lee Parks total control book. The issue with oem apart from springrates is also the clickers range and the shim stacks influences. You can improve oem just not by a lot.
The last question reminds me of the time we used to eagerly await the next copy of our favorite magazine, then going home and pouring over the articles. Even the advertisements were interesting to read.
That Rennie Scaybrook is becoming an accomplished influencer! I have already purchased two “STRIDER” children bikes on his recommendation (STRIDER are his sponsor). I also pulled the trigger on a Kawasaki z900 RS 2024 as a result of watching his and few other videos (incidentally he was right the snatchy throttle has disappeared). His RUclips videos are always honest and detailed. And now it looks like I shall be buying that lovely book. Always look forward to Monday mornings now Michael. Many thanks!!
@@Boarderdude215 Hello Boarderdude215 RUclips Kawasaki Z900RS SE Cycle News 1yr ago. Rennie is reviewing the SE model, I have the 2024 RS version only but I find the throttle response very good. My previous bike was the Yamaha XSR 900 2023 and I found the throttle more snatchy than the Kawasaki IMO. I am sorry I am not sure how to Link Rennie’s review to your account. Hope you have success!
Hello neevesy, thx for answering my question, i ended up buying an old r6, and rode half the season last year, really enjoyed it, was a lot of fun. i now cant wait till next season starts, where i will go to Germany to get some instruction and so on. Im from Denmark, so i dont have the same opportunities like you guys from the uk for exampel.
Wow that cartoon book is a bit expensive neevesy. I agree with you neevesy suspension on a road bike can take weeks to tweak to correct for yourself. I found the best advantages was tweeking the rebound, buy a haynes manual, easy, eventually
Probably not quite on point as they were a few year old models but I tried the Duc V4 and the s1000rr being 6'4". The BMW won on comfort for me by a long way so I bought it. 2018 model. I could tour on that bike. I did about 1000k of road on it and I've just finished the track conversion. I've just done the 1st track day on it last week and coming from a track Daytona,,,,wow, what a machine. I can move all over it and still throw it around. Great ergos for my size. Still feels a shame to not have it for the road. It's such a good road bike I might have to buy another so I have one for the road and one for the track. Affording that is the next challenge.
Hi Michael. Thanks for answering my question. KTech Forks and Nitron shock now installed. The difference is incredible. Night and day. This is what I expected a €20k bike to feel like. Getting shock setup for my weight has made the biggest difference. On rails in the corner now. Thanks again. Garrett
thanks for another great q&a video Neeves! love it , especially since I crushed and broke a finger last week and I am a one handed pc addict at the moment. No Bike riding, but the weather is awful anyway. Now, I will heal up in a couple of weeks so no problem here. What with people who are injured more badly, are there possibility's to change the controls of a bike to the disability of the person? did you yourself consider something like that after your accident back then? shit, took some time to type this, going backspace a 100 time's hitting the wrong key's.
Another awesome vlog mate 🙏🏽👍🏽, also going to buying a G750 this too, on your v high praise of them, heart wants a Ducati but just can’t afford, so will be looking for a lovely 750 👍🏽😎. Keep up the quality content mate , Thankyou . 👍🏽
Hello Michael, thank you for sharing your knowledge! I have a tyre geek question. In aftermarket sport-touring and sport tyres, what would be the character of each main manufacturers (Michelin, Bridgestone, Metzeler, Pirelli and Dunlop)?
Hi there, great video as usual! Just wondering as you are talking about suspension I have an MT09SP gen 2 and I love it, I am 13 stone and I have all of my suspension backed off so its really soft for comfort, my mates call it "boat spec" Was wondering if it would be worth adjusting to help handling, haven't noticed it hinder my road riding but want to knowhow I'm missing out on untapped performance vs comfort Cheers
@@neevesybikes must have overlooked that as I'm sure I watched all the vids. I'd also like to see the old greats, Whitham, McKenzie, Haydon, Hodgeson.... who else could there be? John Reynolds, Chris Walker, Michael Rutter, John McGuinness.... (Must be over 50)
Hello Michael, great content on your vids...I have been riding lambrettas for 30 years on and off but bought a street triple 675r a couple of years ago to scratch the itch...now looking at getting a 2012/13 Fireblade but my brother in law has an immaculate 99 R1 with less than 5k on the clock coming up for sale...Do I buy the Blade or gamble on taming the R1?...The Honda has a reputation for being a easier handling bike while the early R1's could be more of a hand full?
Hi Michael, as always thanks alot for answering questions. I’ve had about a dozen track days now with road bikes Ive had (honda hornet and now a triumph street triple RS). Im looking to take it a notch further and get a sport bike for those track days and some weekend blasts on the road. Would you recommend a used 600cc, would a 1000cc not be too much or go with the logical answer and get a gsx-r 750?
Engine brake control. Hello Neevesy i follow your videos for several years and they are very interesting, the Q&A videos especially useful. I'm riding different bikes for 20 years now, recently due to a vicious midlife crisis i sold my Harley Softail and got a Honda CBR600rr. Took tree levels of CSS end enjoyed sport riding. Then last year it got even worst and i sold the Honda i brought a Panigale v4. First bike with electronics i own. What bugs me is the EBC, everybody that i talk to starts explaining what engine brake is. And i'm aware of that, actually the Harley stopped better with the engine than with the front brake. I wonder how to use the EBQ option better on track for example? Thank you!
Hi Neevesy, You did a video on touring/trips and I’m struggling to find it. I’m going on my first big trip this summer, 4 of us are riding to Belgium for a few days, all on 1000cc sports bikes. I want to travel as light as possible. What are your top 5 items that you’d never leave without (apart from the obvious like passport etc)? Thanks and love listening to these Q&A videos
Do you think be better racing on WSB or moto GP just take off all electronics? just skill get it around burning rubber and front wheel holding down--be better fun racing i think. just like old days
Thanks for the great content Neevsey. With the decline in sales of superbikes, and indeed with manufacturers announcing that they are no longer suppling some top bikes into the UK market, R1 for example, how do you think this will impact road and track racing in the future for series that are based on road bikes (WBSK, BSB)? Manufacturers get involved to promote sales, so if they're not selling....?? Andy Wilson
Hi Michael. Thank you for all the fantastic content. Does your girlfriend ride , or do you always travel two up? I am trying to get my wife to get her own licence so we can travel longer in more comfort. Cheers!
Hello from Austrlia. Great videos, please keep doing them, they are really useful and informative. I have a question about what is the type of motorcycle to start with track days, track training and twisty roads (no commute, no travelling). Here in Austrlia I am limited to LAMS apporved motorcycles, up to 650cc (R6, CBR600RR, etc not LAMS approved). I am wondering if it better to buy a small sport bike as a Ninja 400 or a CFMoto 450SR (or something similar), or go for a bigger less sporty bike as a MT07 or a SV650 or a cbr500/650r. (I haven’t heard the best things from the cbr500, but I probably trust you more than the others) I am quite big around 190cm (6.3 feet) and 100kg (220 pounds), but quite fit and I always enjoy a good workout (in and out of the bike). Please feel free to go for specific examples of bikes if you think it would be useful. Thank you for the content and to put the time to do these videos and answer the questions.
I would like to say that i have been going to exhibitions for 20 years, but these exhibitions are gradually become incredibly dull, before the pit girls were especially special, and now average superbike cost 20k upwards if u lucky🎯 ,
Hi Neevsey. Love the videos thanks for keeping them going. I have a question. Everyone says U lines for up to 600cc and V lines for 1000cc but no one ever says what lines for a 750cc. What would you suggest? For context iv got a GSXR 750 k5 for track and a GSXR 1000 k7 for road Many thanks Liam
Hi Michael - another great video thanks. Regarding your old Tmax, which model was it and what would be your recommendation for a replacement? I've have had a Forza 300 for about a year now at my second home in Thailand and I love it (low maintenance, fast enough for Thai roads, ABS, traction control, electric screen, keyless ignition, huge under seat storage and it sips the fuel). I'm thinking about getting something similar for my primary home in Switzerland. Any recommendations? Cheers, Ian (the Tuono lover ;-)
Hi Neevsey love the vids, just picked up a Daytona 675 after wanting one for ages. Coming from an XJ6 so quite a different style of bike. Question is , other than body position how do you find yourself changing your riding style when switching from quite an upright bike to a more aggressive bike ?
I think Yamaha should pay you for your promotion of the TMAX. Makes me want to try one just to see if I should sell my bikes and get one instead.🤔 Btw my brother owns a mint really low mileage GSXR750 L1 I think it is which will probably be for sale soon if you want to make an offer😀
Dear Sir! I bought 2003 cbr954rr that I'll be riding on the Road only. I saw your picture when you just started in MCN with the cbr with you in the picture. My question is this bike to keep and how good is it? Thank you for your advice, I learned allot from you, thank you very much.
Hi Michael! you know i always watch you, and i hate to break this to you...but no...in Italy you're definately not cool if you ride a T-max...sorry mate😅
Liked the pun about suspension 'nothing springs to mind' but I'm easily amused 🤣
Your suspension discussion was right on. Unfortunately a lot of riders are looking for someone else to setup there bikes for them. Unfortunately there is no one all fit all setup. If I might add or push the same narrative. Once you get a rider thats interested in improving there suspension and after they have properly setup there bikes with the correct springs for there weight, set a standard sag setup. Encourage them to understand rebound and compression fine tuning from factory settings. Play with the clickers. For example, add two clicks +/- to the comp and feel what that did to the bike. Do the same to the rebound but not at the same time, only do one change at a time and go ride a familiar section of Road or track. Did it improve the handling or did it make the bike harder to ride. If it made it worse, try adjusting the clickers the other way two clicks at a time. Did the bike feel better or worse. If it improved the bike’s handling you’re making progress. Just remember if you get it all wrong where the bikes handling feels all wrong. Just start over by going back to factory settings.
In addition to this, you could make a spreadsheet to print up, to record your settings with a comments box to record the feeling in words the adjustment gives.
Hello Neevesy casually watching yet another one of your Q&A videos when alas the question I posed to you some time ago came up regarding which bike out of the BMW S1000RR & the new Ducati Panagali was more refined, and which was the roomier bike for taller riders. I was shocked to be honest, but pleasantly surprised when you answered my questions very well. Thank you so much for that - I really appreciate the effort for not only answering my questions, but all of the interesting stuff and knowledge we the general riding public gain from you.
Cheers and thank you again mate 👍
Was lucky enough to be at the tt and watch foggy/hizzy on the rvf’s and see Ago do a lap of honour, was only a kid, good times
I remember that Foggy/Hislop race, absolutely epic. Carl's OW01 was literally falling to bits on the last lap❤
Talking of bikes that float your boat. As a bike mechanic. And have riden thousands of bikes. And owned way to many. I've finaly settled on a ktm RC8. First year , finicky and flawed. But reminds me of the lovely old suzuki Tl1000s.
Dave Moss Tuning is a great source for suspension setup.
With a large pinch of salt.
As small time suspension geek i like Lee Parks total control book. The issue with oem apart from springrates is also the clickers range and the shim stacks influences. You can improve oem just not by a lot.
Yes, I was going to mention Lee Park's Total Control book 👍
The last question reminds me of the time we used to eagerly await the next copy of our favorite magazine, then going home and pouring over the articles. Even the advertisements were interesting to read.
Enjoy these videos. Thanks Michael 👍🏻
Pleasure!
That Rennie Scaybrook is becoming an accomplished influencer! I have already purchased two “STRIDER” children bikes on his recommendation (STRIDER are his sponsor). I also pulled the trigger on a Kawasaki z900 RS 2024 as a result of watching his and few other videos (incidentally he was right the snatchy throttle has disappeared). His RUclips videos are always honest and detailed. And now it looks like I shall be buying that lovely book. Always look forward to Monday mornings now Michael. Many thanks!!
@wakajawaka44 I am interested in watching Rennie's video about the Z900RS, but I cannot find it...will you please point me in the correct direction?
@@Boarderdude215 Hello Boarderdude215 RUclips Kawasaki Z900RS SE Cycle News 1yr ago. Rennie is reviewing the SE model, I have the 2024 RS version only but I find the throttle response very good. My previous bike was the Yamaha XSR 900 2023 and I found the throttle more snatchy than the Kawasaki IMO. I am sorry I am not sure how to Link Rennie’s review to your account. Hope you have success!
That books been done beautifully - getting' one bought! Thanks for bringing it to our attention Neevesy 👍
Hello neevesy, thx for answering my question, i ended up buying an old r6, and rode half the season last year, really enjoyed it, was a lot of fun. i now cant wait till next season starts, where i will go to Germany to get some instruction and so on. Im from Denmark, so i dont have the same opportunities like you guys from the uk for exampel.
Wow that cartoon book is a bit expensive neevesy. I agree with you neevesy suspension on a road bike can take weeks to tweak to correct for yourself. I found the best advantages was tweeking the rebound, buy a haynes manual, easy, eventually
Thanks for picking my question to answer! :-) Ride safe and have a good day.
👍 Sound advice.
Probably not quite on point as they were a few year old models but I tried the Duc V4 and the s1000rr being 6'4". The BMW won on comfort for me by a long way so I bought it. 2018 model. I could tour on that bike. I did about 1000k of road on it and I've just finished the track conversion. I've just done the 1st track day on it last week and coming from a track Daytona,,,,wow, what a machine. I can move all over it and still throw it around. Great ergos for my size. Still feels a shame to not have it for the road. It's such a good road bike I might have to buy another so I have one for the road and one for the track. Affording that is the next challenge.
Same here 6'4. I used to be able to ride anything on the track 10 years ago. Now the s1000rr is it. Hope they don't go more compact in the future.
Hi Michael. Thanks for answering my question. KTech Forks and Nitron shock now installed. The difference is incredible. Night and day. This is what I expected a €20k bike to feel like. Getting shock setup for my weight has made the biggest difference. On rails in the corner now. Thanks again. Garrett
Good man!
thanks for another great q&a video Neeves! love it , especially since I crushed and broke a finger last week and I am a one handed pc addict at the moment. No Bike riding, but the weather is awful anyway. Now, I will heal up in a couple of weeks so no problem here. What with people who are injured more badly, are there possibility's to change the controls of a bike to the disability of the person? did you yourself consider something like that after your accident back then? shit, took some time to type this, going backspace a 100 time's hitting the wrong key's.
Thank you, for doing the q&a's.
Another awesome vlog mate 🙏🏽👍🏽, also going to buying a G750 this too, on your v high praise of them, heart wants a Ducati but just can’t afford, so will be looking for a lovely 750 👍🏽😎. Keep up the quality content mate , Thankyou . 👍🏽
Need a gsxr750 build/ownership series!
Funny you should say that…
Hi yeah sounds good. Got LO March last year it's fantastic bit uncomfortable but I'm 6'3".
Anything to do with suspension, you got to catch up on all the Dave Moss's videos. Some great tips and breakdown on understanding suspension
indeed, learned a lot there, but most of it is behind a paywall. still good tips though.
I agree. I pay him £50 a year for the in depth tutorials for road and race and I hope he gets better soon.
What happen did he fall ill? @@petelyden8193
Thank you.
Just brilliant...thanks
Hello Michael, thank you for sharing your knowledge! I have a tyre geek question. In aftermarket sport-touring and sport tyres, what would be the character of each main manufacturers (Michelin, Bridgestone, Metzeler, Pirelli and Dunlop)?
Hi there, great video as usual!
Just wondering as you are talking about suspension
I have an MT09SP gen 2 and I love it, I am 13 stone and I have all of my suspension backed off so its really soft for comfort, my mates call it "boat spec"
Was wondering if it would be worth adjusting to help handling, haven't noticed it hinder my road riding but want to knowhow I'm missing out on untapped performance vs comfort
Cheers
How good would a bike journo race be? Who would win? Who would crash? And who would be the quickest Influencer?
Good question. I answer that very thing in a previous video…
@@neevesybikes must have overlooked that as I'm sure I watched all the vids. I'd also like to see the old greats, Whitham, McKenzie, Haydon, Hodgeson.... who else could there be? John Reynolds, Chris Walker, Michael Rutter, John McGuinness.... (Must be over 50)
Hello Michael, great content on your vids...I have been riding lambrettas for 30 years on and off but bought a street triple 675r a couple of years ago to scratch the itch...now looking at getting a 2012/13 Fireblade but my brother in law has an immaculate 99 R1 with less than 5k on the clock coming up for sale...Do I buy the Blade or gamble on taming the R1?...The Honda has a reputation for being a easier handling bike while the early R1's could be more of a hand full?
Hi Michael, as always thanks alot for answering questions. I’ve had about a dozen track days now with road bikes Ive had (honda hornet and now a triumph street triple RS). Im looking to take it a notch further and get a sport bike for those track days and some weekend blasts on the road. Would you recommend a used 600cc, would a 1000cc not be too much or go with the logical answer and get a gsx-r 750?
Engine brake control. Hello Neevesy i follow your videos for several years and they are very interesting, the Q&A videos especially useful. I'm riding different bikes for 20 years now, recently due to a vicious midlife crisis i sold my Harley Softail and got a Honda CBR600rr. Took tree levels of CSS end enjoyed sport riding. Then last year it got even worst and i sold the Honda i brought a Panigale v4. First bike with electronics i own. What bugs me is the EBC, everybody that i talk to starts explaining what engine brake is. And i'm aware of that, actually the Harley stopped better with the engine than with the front brake. I wonder how to use the EBQ option better on track for example? Thank you!
Hi Neevesy,
You did a video on touring/trips and I’m struggling to find it. I’m going on my first big trip this summer, 4 of us are riding to Belgium for a few days, all on 1000cc sports bikes. I want to travel as light as possible. What are your top 5 items that you’d never leave without (apart from the obvious like passport etc)? Thanks and love listening to these Q&A videos
Hi mate, this old MCN vid may help: ruclips.net/video/rNNlVuZF0CE/видео.htmlsi=oPQJ8iLGx0Hy_mQq
Thank you 🙏 much appreciated
Do you think be better racing on WSB or moto GP just take off all electronics? just skill get it around burning rubber and front wheel holding down--be better fun racing i think. just like old days
Thanks for the great content Neevsey. With the decline in sales of superbikes, and indeed with manufacturers announcing that they are no longer suppling some top bikes into the UK market, R1 for example, how do you think this will impact road and track racing in the future for series that are based on road bikes (WBSK, BSB)?
Manufacturers get involved to promote sales, so if they're not selling....?? Andy Wilson
Hi Neevsey. What year of GSXR750 are you looking at? I am thinking of adding another one (3 previous) and wonder what your fav is post SRAD?
Hi Michael. Thank you for all the fantastic content. Does your girlfriend ride , or do you always travel two up? I am trying to get my wife to get her own licence so we can travel longer in more comfort. Cheers!
👍
Hello from Austrlia. Great videos, please keep doing them, they are really useful and informative. I have a question about what is the type of motorcycle to start with track days, track training and twisty roads (no commute, no travelling).
Here in Austrlia I am limited to LAMS apporved motorcycles, up to 650cc (R6, CBR600RR, etc not LAMS approved). I am wondering if it better to buy a small sport bike as a Ninja 400 or a CFMoto 450SR (or something similar), or go for a bigger less sporty bike as a MT07 or a SV650 or a cbr500/650r. (I haven’t heard the best things from the cbr500, but I probably trust you more than the others)
I am quite big around 190cm (6.3 feet) and 100kg (220 pounds), but quite fit and I always enjoy a good workout (in and out of the bike). Please feel free to go for specific examples of bikes if you think it would be useful.
Thank you for the content and to put the time to do these videos and answer the questions.
🔥
😍😍😍
I would like to say that i have been going to exhibitions for 20 years, but these exhibitions are gradually become incredibly dull, before the pit girls were especially special, and now average superbike cost 20k upwards if u lucky🎯 ,
Hi Neevsey. Love the videos thanks for keeping them going. I have a question. Everyone says U lines for up to 600cc and V lines for 1000cc but no one ever says what lines for a 750cc. What would you suggest? For context iv got a GSXR 750 k5 for track and a GSXR 1000 k7 for road
Many thanks Liam
Hi Michael - another great video thanks. Regarding your old Tmax, which model was it and what would be your recommendation for a replacement? I've have had a Forza 300 for about a year now at my second home in Thailand and I love it (low maintenance, fast enough for Thai roads, ABS, traction control, electric screen, keyless ignition, huge under seat storage and it sips the fuel). I'm thinking about getting something similar for my primary home in Switzerland. Any recommendations? Cheers, Ian (the Tuono lover ;-)
Hi Neevsey love the vids, just picked up a Daytona 675 after wanting one for ages. Coming from an XJ6 so quite a different style of bike. Question is , other than body position how do you find yourself changing your riding style when switching from quite an upright bike to a more aggressive bike ?
Top G (great watch) 🔥
Cheers bud. Hope you’re getting better?
@@neevesybikesYh getting there bud! Ty
I think Yamaha should pay you for your promotion of the TMAX. Makes me want to try one just to see if I should sell my bikes and get one instead.🤔 Btw my brother owns a mint really low mileage GSXR750 L1 I think it is which will probably be for sale soon if you want to make an offer😀
Keep me in the loop!
on the latest video at mcn i noticed that you swiitched helmet brands? any differences and why switch from arai to shoei?
Dear Sir! I bought 2003 cbr954rr that I'll be riding on the Road only. I saw your picture when you just started in MCN with the cbr with you in the picture. My question is this bike to keep and how good is it? Thank you for your advice, I learned allot from you, thank you very much.
It's a very good bike...and more than enough for the road!
🧿
Hi Michael! you know i always watch you, and i hate to break this to you...but no...in Italy you're definately not cool if you ride a T-max...sorry mate😅
I'm also partial Dave Moss. Subscribing to his website is worth every penny.
Looks like Race of the Titans can’t be shipped outside of the UK. 😢
Try contacting Rennie to see what he can do 👍
@@neevesybikes was in the mail this morning. Thanks 👌🏻
Good man!
promo sm
Here in Los Angeles the V4S is $36K out the door. People buy the BMW over the Ducati because they can't rationalize the extra 7k to 12K shekels.
Don't forget the Aprilia RSV4 Factory for $26k, so $10k saving or a load of track days..
Fun bike, but also an overpriced and aging platform due for an overhaul. Same goes for the Tuono.