Stu Pidasole's Build

and this is the dampening adjuster?

Hey Joe, nice project you've got going on bud. Normally the top adjuster screw is rebound damping, the bolt it rides in is the preload adjuster and the screw on the fork bottom is compression damping. There are some decent guides online that will walk you though the basics. www.sportrider.com/motorcycle_suspension/index.html

joe promise me when this is all over and that bike is squirrelier than burlap bag full of bobcats....

that you will not hate the guys for making you do this...:silly:


we'll find you a nice stock kz550 to make it up to you

Yup, all of us that tried to talk you out of it, yet were your inspiration. In the name of the Kz gods, Amen.

oh one more thing...

this is just a guess...hunch

in school....

did the teachers like it better if you sat up front by them.....:blink:

when did i ever get discouraged? i dont get it. how could i hate the guys that "made" me do this? it was my decision. its all been a great experience so far. im having a blast!

trianglelaguna wrote:

oh one more thing...

this is just a guess...hunch

in school....

did the teachers like it better if you sat up front by them.....:blink:

acually most of the time i was sent out into the hallway.:laugh:

www.streetfightersinc.com/Moto-Guzzi-Handle-Bar-Kit.htm

Craig wasn't saying discouraged Joe, he was illistrating that this is not just your first bike build, but your first bike. With that in mind, you chose a VERY ambitous project that people with alot more experience would have shyed away from. Becasue of this, there is an increased chance for something to not go right. We're not saything that something will go wrong, but if it does, it will negatively affect the way your bike handles and rides (the burlap bag full of bobcats comment). Thats it man, Craigs is simply concerned, as we all are, that this build comes out ok. Keep the rubber side down

porchev914 wrote:

Craig wasn't saying discouraged Joe, he was illistrating that this is not just your first bike build, but your first bike. With that in mind, you chose a VERY ambitous project that people with alot more experience would have shyed away from. Becasue of this, there is an increased chance for something to not go right. We're not saything that something will go wrong, but if it does, it will negatively affect the way your bike handles and rides (the burlap bag full of bobcats comment). Thats it man, Craigs is simply concerned, as we all are, that this build comes out ok. Keep the rubber side down

thats why i am a member of such a great forum with talented friends! you think i hang out here because i think you are all handesome?:laugh:

its about time all you damn west coasters got your asses out of bed. Craig must have put the turdpunching dvd on pause...:woohoo:

dont get me wrong...you will learn tons from the crashes too...