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@Jung for sure. At 14psi they started to behave themselves, I was recommended 12f/14r so I’ll try that next time I set the bike for dirt.
@Dibble yep I think that’s exactly what’s happening. At 65mph it’s manageable, but 70-75mph I can feel significant bar movement. No way like tankslapping, but definitely the high mudguard flapping about makes the front light and awkward. I found myself trying for an aero tuck, which wasn’t exactly ideal for managing speed and traffic awareness.
Gotta go to from Swindon to Woolwich tomorrow for a few days. Google says 2 1/2 hour motorway or 4 1/2 hours avoiding motorway. Gotta weigh it up, but A-roads have been infinitely more enjoyable so far in life.
The bike is so fun on road tyres though. There’s an odd fuel starvation that only happens at one particular speed/rev, which must be related to the Acerbis dual petcock. Lots of reports of similar issues online.