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Paul Turner
Barcelona,
Spain
Posts: 3
Daytona 955i (02CE, 03)
30 Jul 2008 18:05 |
Hi,
My father recently purchased a new S3 to add to his collection of a 2000 ST, 2003 S3 and 2006 ST. He loved the bike at first but for the last few weeks its been lying in the garage and even the 03 S3 gets more exercise. Why? Because despite backing off all the suspension adjustments he's of the opinion that the Isle of Man roads (except the circuit) are just too bumpy for the new S3 to cope. Concerned that he'll be thrown out of the seat he called Maxton engineering who quoted ₤TooMuch to rework the forks and shock. (Maxton also said that they were quite busy with new S3 suspension work for owners complaining of similar problems)
Its now got to the point where he's spoken to the local dealer about selling it back. This I think would be a big shame not least because I want to ride it when I make my annual trip to the IOM next month.
So, what can be done? Any suggestion? Have any of you guys experienced similar problems?
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Bob Williamson
Western NC,
USA
Posts: 2
Sprint ST (05->)
31 Jul 2008 00:47 |
With all his other triples he should be enjoying the adjustments available on the new S3, not having a poorer ride in comparison. I always go back to basics if I have touched anything and check that I didn't muck something up, like turning adjustments the wrong way by mistake.
I would set the suspension back to the original factory settings. If he can't remember what these were, he should be able to locate them in the owner's hand book. Adjust ONE thing at a time and jot a note of what the change was so as to keep track as progress is made. Don't overlook the obvious, check the tyre pressure, steering head is not loose and last but not least, check for fluid at proper level in fork tubes. Someone at the factory could have had his head up arse on assembly day. At times dealer prep or lack there of can compound very simple oversights to make one want to throw the bike back at the salesman. Keep in mind that too soft of settings can be as bad as too hard.
Another great option is to spend a bit on a local track guy that does suspension work who can have it set up for him with great results. Fairly cheap on track days around me as they are all set up and can help several riders easily in little time.
Keep the faith, it has to be basic, just a shame it mars the new ownership experience.
Cheers
Bob
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SpitfireTriple
Bath,
United Kingdom
Posts: 393
Daytona 900 (93-96)
31 Jul 2008 11:53 |
Buy it from him. Ride it back to Spain.
Okay, this suggestion doesn't help, but Spanish roads just do it for me.
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Blizzard
Coventry,
United Kingdom
Posts: 24,746
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (04->)
31 Jul 2008 13:13 |
I think a lot of the 'problems' with the 1050 S3 are down to that fact that it is completely different to the older S3 but it seems that some riders expect a softish ride when you are getting is a firmer almost sports setting.
I've read loads of comments along the lines of it has a nervous front end but from my experience, yes it will lift the front in almost any gear but if you stay relaxed it will touch down with a little twitch and continue on perfectly happily
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Nick Mavrostomos D.C.
USA /Bedminster/NJ,
USA
Posts: 587
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (02CE, 03)
31 Jul 2008 16:23 |
Pay a professional to adjust the suspension for you I paid a race shop 40.00 and wondered why I took so long to do it. Completely different bike.
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