smooth , linear in motion with good progression at the right times for larger hits . For the riding done , I couldn ’ t fault it . As a random aside , I ’ m not convinced that springs this firm are always the way forward in extreme style events for heavy riders ... a lower bike is more manageable and with nicely progressive valving , a plush ride with decent bottoming resistance is achievable ... and you can get your feet down easier when necessary . A very interesting addition was the left hand Rekluse brake lever . The brake lever was mounted below the clutch lever and was useable , but not particularly easy to use for me . I guess with practice you could have one finger on the clutch and one on the rear brake .
However , it was tricky to use both well . Years ago , a certain Mr . Tjebbe Bruin put a left side rear brake lever on his Husky Auto , which was awesome because you didn ’ t need to worry about the clutch – it didn ’ t have one . And it was kinda cool to brake slide into right-hand turns with your leg out , something you can ’ t do with a normal rear brake .
GOAL ACHIEVED ? Overall , I think Craig ’ s bike is a bit of an eyeopener to what can be done , and a bloody good ride . For a 250-hour old bike built in 2017 to comfortably out perform a brand-new machine is very impressive . Sure , it ’ s had money spent on it and plenty of love , but it just goes to show what can be achieved by a good keen man .
58 KIWI RIDER