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Omar · 14-12-2020, 11:20 AM

Quick update. ECU flashed, 3 day turnaround. Thanks Neil. TPS reset done as per advice on here

Maxton shock fitted, received one week after ordering, thanks Richard. Great service and advice. Not sure about the purple, but apart from that it looks the business.

Now awaiting a first test ride.

Forks will wait until spring.

Luddite · 14-12-2020, 12:49 PM

Bet you can't wait to get out there and try it. That's going to be a frustrating wait!

Don't forget that, following a reflash, all the ECU's auto adaptive parameters will have been reset. So don't panic if you experience the following on your first few rides:

• Rough running especially at and off idle.
• A tendency when slowing down for the tickover to hover around 2,000 rpm for a few seconds before dropping to normal.
• The possibility of the motor stalling for no apparent reason.

It's perfectly normal while the auto adaptive parameters are re-learning their optimum settings and should settle down after 100 - 200 miles of normal riding.

Omar · 14-12-2020, 01:26 PM

Thanks again Luddite.

bigredduke · 14-12-2020, 04:11 PM

Out of interest, which Maxton rear shock did you choose? May I be cheeky & ask the price?

Thanks

Omar · 14-12-2020, 04:54 PM

You may be cheeky. The RT10 rear shock with piggyback costs £630.00 + VAT.

Luddite · 14-12-2020, 05:25 PM

That's a quality looking bit of kit, Omar.

Be interesting to hear what you think of it once you've had a chance to try it out.

Out of interest, where did you mount the reservoir and did it come with a suitable bracket?

Omar · 14-12-2020, 07:44 PM

It was a piggy back unit and it had to be mounted upside down. I will take pic tomorrow and then try and remember how to post it!

Luddite · 14-12-2020, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omar

It was a piggy back unit and it had to be mounted upside down. I will take pic tomorrow and then try and remember how to post it!

Look forward to seeing that.

If it helps, here's what you do to post photos via Postimage:

Register here www.postimages.org/signup.

Once you've uploaded your picture, you should be presented with these options...

Click on the blue 'copy' icon next to the 'hotlink for forums' address and paste it into your post.

Omar · 15-12-2020, 07:14 PM

Not the best image, but its type is clear.

Luddite · 15-12-2020, 07:17 PM

Ohh! Nice!

Omar · 23-12-2020, 05:04 PM

Managed to get out for a quick ride out two days ago. Only 60 miles, but the remap has made a significant difference to low speed running and running through town is no longer a pain. Smooth and an even pick up even with so few miles.
As for the suspension, too early to say at the moment as the roads were damp and not the conditions to assess it's merits, but much smoother, well damped and no jolting. Perhaps a tad hard, but they need time to bed in and there is lots of adjustment to play with.
Next a different seat to stop my nuts from repeatedly kissing the tank and the front forks upgraded next spring, assuming they cannot be adjusted to perform any better than they do now (seems unlikely from what I have read on the forum).

Have a good Xmas all and many safe miles in 2021.

Darren69 · 23-12-2020, 06:05 PM

I would think the best thing to do with your forks would be to send them to Maxton. I'm coming to the same conclusion with my Showa ones, I may try the Andreani valve kit to see if that improves them as it's a cheaper option.

Luddite · 23-12-2020, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omar

...the remap has made a significant difference to low speed running and running through town is no longer a pain. Smooth and an even pick up even with so few miles.

That's a nice Christmas bonus for you, Omar! Glad it's made a noticeable improvement.

With the saddle, I've got the Ducati Performance one, which is a definite improvement. They're not made anymore unfortunately so, if you want one (96766909B) you'll need to find a second-hand example. Alternatively, Corbin or Sargeant are popular aftermarket options. Or you could have your stock saddle reopholstered and recovered.

Darren69 · 23-12-2020, 06:48 PM

I can certainly recommend Corbin saddles, as I have one on both my 748 and Monster, but they're bloody expensive new and I bought both s/hand. the 748 one makes the bike almost bearable to ride and so much better compared to the standard one, the monster one is nice too and dead comfy but a bit low compared to the standard one so my legs are a bit more cramped but not nut cracking action.

Is there is a company who can do something similar to what the Corbin is like?

Flip · 24-12-2020, 10:18 AM

Looking good and wouldn't expect anything less than excellent service from Richard and the Maxton gang!

I’ve long been a fan with them having sorted the front and rear suspension on my little bike-

Along with the forks on my Monster-

Got a fifteen year old Nitron on the rear of that though-

14-12-2020, 11:20 AM	#31
Omar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: grimsby Bike: M1100evo Posts: 95	Update Quick update. ECU flashed, 3 day turnaround. Thanks Neil. TPS reset done as per advice on here Maxton shock fitted, received one week after ordering, thanks Richard. Great service and advice. Not sure about the purple, but apart from that it looks the business. Now awaiting a first test ride. Forks will wait until spring.

14-12-2020, 07:44 PM	#37
Omar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: grimsby Bike: M1100evo Posts: 95	Maxton It was a piggy back unit and it had to be mounted upside down. I will take pic tomorrow and then try and remember how to post it!

23-12-2020, 06:05 PM	#42
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	I would think the best thing to do with your forks would be to send them to Maxton. I'm coming to the same conclusion with my Showa ones, I may try the Andreani valve kit to see if that improves them as it's a cheaper option. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

23-12-2020, 06:48 PM	#44
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	I can certainly recommend Corbin saddles, as I have one on both my 748 and Monster, but they're bloody expensive new and I bought both s/hand. the 748 one makes the bike almost bearable to ride and so much better compared to the standard one, the monster one is nice too and dead comfy but a bit low compared to the standard one so my legs are a bit more cramped but not nut cracking action. Is there is a company who can do something similar to what the Corbin is like? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

24-12-2020, 10:18 AM	#45
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Looking good and wouldn't expect anything less than excellent service from Richard and the Maxton gang! I’ve long been a fan with them having sorted the front and rear suspension on my little bike- Along with the forks on my Monster- Got a fifteen year old Nitron on the rear of that though- __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

14-12-2020, 12:49 PM	#32
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Bet you can't wait to get out there and try it. That's going to be a frustrating wait! Don't forget that, following a reflash, all the ECU's auto adaptive parameters will have been reset. So don't panic if you experience the following on your first few rides: • Rough running especially at and off idle. • A tendency when slowing down for the tickover to hover around 2,000 rpm for a few seconds before dropping to normal. • The possibility of the motor stalling for no apparent reason. It's perfectly normal while the auto adaptive parameters are re-learning their optimum settings and should settle down after 100 - 200 miles of normal riding.

14-12-2020, 01:26 PM	#33
Omar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: grimsby Bike: M1100evo Posts: 95	Thanks again Luddite.

14-12-2020, 04:11 PM	#34
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,550	Out of interest, which Maxton rear shock did you choose? May I be cheeky & ask the price? Thanks

14-12-2020, 04:54 PM	#35
Omar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: grimsby Bike: M1100evo Posts: 95	You may be cheeky. The RT10 rear shock with piggyback costs £630.00 + VAT.

14-12-2020, 05:25 PM	#36
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	That's a quality looking bit of kit, Omar. Be interesting to hear what you think of it once you've had a chance to try it out. Out of interest, where did you mount the reservoir and did it come with a suitable bracket?

15-12-2020, 07:14 PM	#39
Omar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: grimsby Bike: M1100evo Posts: 95	Not the best image, but its type is clear.

15-12-2020, 07:17 PM	#40
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Ohh! Nice!

23-12-2020, 05:04 PM	#41
Omar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: grimsby Bike: M1100evo Posts: 95	Managed to get out for a quick ride out two days ago. Only 60 miles, but the remap has made a significant difference to low speed running and running through town is no longer a pain. Smooth and an even pick up even with so few miles. As for the suspension, too early to say at the moment as the roads were damp and not the conditions to assess it's merits, but much smoother, well damped and no jolting. Perhaps a tad hard, but they need time to bed in and there is lots of adjustment to play with. Next a different seat to stop my nuts from repeatedly kissing the tank and the front forks upgraded next spring, assuming they cannot be adjusted to perform any better than they do now (seems unlikely from what I have read on the forum). Have a good Xmas all and many safe miles in 2021.