Rocketing in the UAE

[skydog1000]

Listen to what warp said. Give it time you will love it

 

[EasTexRIII]

Welcome Zeotz and +1 on the smaller front tire. Many R3 captains are using that setup & wouldn't go back. I have a 140 front Avon. Some even go as low as 130. Since you have a 07 you don't have ABS, so no need to worry about that, as the ABS doesn't like 130 size difference to the rear tire.

 

[Mike188]

Welcome from Australia

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

What kind of roads do you have in the Dubai area. Flat, straight, curves, hills ? Also when you change the front springs to Progressive, be sure to change the fork oil to 7 weight. Maybe you want to consider using 10 weight due to the extreme heat you have over there.

 

[Zeotz]

In Dubai all flat super straight roads . The only curves you get are the flyovers at interchanges and some roundabouts. The nicer curvy and mountain roads (in fact only 3 options) to ride are like 100km of straight road away.

On tires, is there an option for taller rear tires (240/55?) to improve turning , or just the front that needs to go narrower and also shorter i guess. (140/80?)

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Warp was saying to use the Exedra Max on the rear because it is taller than the stock size and helps with the turn in. I use the Cobra tires front and rear. Standard rear size and the 140/75 front. I lowered my front forks 10 mm to also help the turn in.

 

[1olbull]

WELCOME to ya from WA State.
Spend some time and get to know your motor.

 

[Zeotz]

Thank you everyone for useful tips and warm welcome ... a worldwide network of rocketeers from down under to up's and above!

I took a ride this morning to some mountain roads . Not too bad and could be better hopefully when I change tires.

 

[Clay]

Wow, I didnt realise the forum was so active. Thanks for your quick reply and value tip .. Didnt realise standards are upfront pegs too. I take your point about getting used to the new ride style as the more I ride the more I find it less awkward (also I dont get the heel shifter... cuz I have to actually lift my foot to get my heels on the shifter) , which is why I thought of getting a pair of used roadster pegs to try out.. But not to trade just yet.

When I first rode an pre Roadster R3 when I got it rolling and went to put my feet up, I missed the pegs completely. I was so used to other bikes. Would have lookwd pretty funny to anyone watching. Was not sure if I would ever get used to it, or even if I liked it at all. But the power and sherr grunt was too much too resist and after a while I have really gotten to like it and it feels perfectly natural now. Chris

 

[Clay]

By the way, welcome aboard from Oz.