Linton Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 So after installing the power steering from Justin he asked me to try it out and report so I Decided to do a quick trip to the Grampians. Got to say no more need to do arm exercises although it is very direct, as in no centre free play where you move the wheel it goes, takes a bit of getting used to. OdinZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Couldn't agree more. I love the engine in my car but the power steering is nearly the best part of the car. OdinZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600Z Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Hi Linton, I'm glad you got over there safely and I bet you have had a few looks towing your camper trailer, well I take it's yours in the picture behind the zed. Car looks great by the way. Yes I agree and going from heavy steering to electric power assist does take a bit of getting use to. In my orange 260 I run a fair bit of caster and it was very harsh on straightening up out of corners etc. It was two hands on the wheel on any corner but now since i did my first column for it, its a one hand operation if you want and to be able to change gears any time especially on windy roads is much nicer. I also found that 95% of my tracking disappeared and i wasnt fighting with it on uneven road surfaces. Have a great trip, stay safe and I hope it doesn't take too much to get use to and it works well for you and I'll chat to you more when you get back and see how it all went. Cheers, Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) thanks Justin Yes that's my camper I pull it behind my Motorcycle as well as the car, its been a lot of fun over the years . Edited March 19, 2019 by Linton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600Z Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 That would be interesting behind the bike at times I bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 3/20/2019 at 9:38 AM, 600Z said: That would be interesting behind the bike at times I bet the trailer or the boss !! it was interesting when we fell off at eagle hawk nest, my fault of course, bike wheels went under the steel guard rail smashed the shit out of the bike, it was a great holiday though love Tassie. She don't ride on the back any more that's her 1250 in the background..pm me your address mate please to return the column. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozza Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Wow! Towing a camper trailer behind a motorcycle! How much do they each weigh? do bikes have a legal max towing capacity like cars? great news about the column, sounds like a very comfy cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 well technically any motorcycle is not rated/designed to tow a trailer, therefore there is no max towing capacity, however, it is an accepted practice and if your bike can pull it then go for it. I have fitted hydraulic over ride brakes to help with emergency stopping. My Beemer is 378kg with fuel before I put luggage in it and sit on the bugger so 2 up about 500kg loaded. the camper is 160kg before loaded as you see it in the photo above so all up about 7-900kg fully loaded with a passenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozza Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Wow! i have just upgraded the suspension on my landcruiser, in part to increase the GVM. I’ve never had to think about it before but we are about to embark on a “lap” of the country so are getting things organised. what I’ve learnt from the process is that a standard cruiser has very little carrying capacity. standard GVM is 3300kg My cars official weigh bridge ticket weight 2775kg (no bull bar, roof racks, 3rd row seats or spare tyre) this leaves just 525kg’s for all your goodies like, bull bar, winch, racks, spare tyres, rear drawers, passengers, luggage and caravan draw bar mass and everything else the increased GVM is 3850 so I will have a little more capacity but probably still over. Crazy to think your fully loaded weight is more than double your bike mass where legally, I can only add a little over 30% after a GVM upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 the trailer loaded would only be around 300kg I didnt explain it very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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