leaving a thin layer of protection which can be buffed up to a nice shine.DO NOT spray FS 365 on the brake discs, callipers or tyres, although if you do, don’t panic, it will hose off with water without damage.

loosened up nicely after running in and snicks up and down the ratios without fuss, even when going clutch less. The brakes are discs front and rear with braided hoses and seem to stop the bike very nicely, they are powerful but you need to give then a good

tourers ever.Lets get the minor upgrades out of the way; braided hoses made the brakes A1, straight through Lazer race pipes got rid of flat spot at 7000rpmThis engine was a short stroke slightly higher reving version of the later longer stroke (much raved

bargain new. Most bikes are too powerful to max out on UK roads and are unfulfilling, but this can be fully exploited which is far more rewarding than something that barely gets going engine wise before brakes are required or licence lost.I wasn't sure

- the rear shock is stiffly sprung, kicking lighter riders out of the seat but working particularly well for those carrying a bit of excess baggage around the midriff. Brakes are okay, not exceptional, and benefit from braided hoses - but if a previous owner

Engine capacity: 885cc Power: 70bhp Torque: 53lb ft Weight: 220kg Seat height: 790mm Fuel capacity: 15L Tank range: 165 miles rgtay: Grossly underrated, super fun Strengths: Looks and sounds great, excellent handling and brakes, plenty of 'go' solo

bike ever - I have changed the brake hoses to braided and will change the rear shock and uprate the front springs and put in heavier oil - add some carb tops from a 750 and this should help the midrange with a hike in power - then no need to change

positioning, rather than frenzied gear changes. It’s a cracking bike for riders who don’t want their confidence shattered by an intimidating power delivery, but do want a bike that will top 130mph. With easy handling and the option of stress-free ABS brakes

to sell product to bikers who a large majortiy cannot ride to the performance of the bike in OEM status. These same squids make fun of bikes like the St. Bob and say if you add on braided hose lines,new brake pads,Power Commanders with VH pipes and a

and Boge shock on the launch RSVs, although the early standard machines were later bettered by the all-singing Öhlins suspended RSV-R.The brakes worked too, albeit not stunningly well but, in short, it was a brilliant first effort for a big capacity sports