Initial report followed by updates-
Report- Put rad guards on. Easier bike to work on, more standardised fixtures. Set sag, rolled bars forward, loktited a few bits that tend to come loose.I left the fuel tap on & it leaked a litre of gas on the floor. Pulled the carb & checked fuel stopper thing, reduced the float level 1mm,noted the jetting- main172, pilot 35,needle NIEF clip2,AS 2.5.Temp 16-25,sealevel to 400m.
Airbox- the bottom looks sealed apart from a rubber teat at the bottom. I can just see it filling up with water at the first river crossing?
First ride was pine forest twin & single track, damp loam & mud with some stumps & roots. This things turns! seriously- look at the corner, tip into corner, go round corner. Done. It sits in ruts with no drama, you start looking for them because it is so fun.
I nearly bought a Husqvarna 300 because I was unsure of the Reiger shock. It behaved really well today, very smooth. It kicked out on some fast ledge/rock hits but it is seriously under sprung (100 kg + gear. yeah, yeah bring on the pie eater comments).The 48mm zokes surprised me, better than my correct sprung & valved sachs. Every time they move there was a grinding, clicking noise. Looks like the clutch cable join at the top catches on the plastic face plate. Noticed the throttle cable rubs on a metal bracket at the top as well & is wearing already. Quite annoying.
Jetting is pretty good. Very clean & responsive off the bottom, burbly in the middle but once the power valve opens it just buggers off wherever it is pointing!
Updates- Jetting 180,42,NEDW #2 SMOOTH & STRONG.
Battery leaked onto the air filter FFS!! Lithium ion installed,should be standard.
Suspension- Correct springs in,front revalved,set sag-had it all wrong & is sensitive to a few millimetres difference. Reiger shock is excellent.Really,really,REALLY good package.
Tyres- replaced 6day FIM with Pirelli's.Much better.
Airbox- took the teak off,it just fills with dirt & blocks up.It may just be me but getting the filter to seat properly is awkward,never sure it is sealed properly & check several times.
Brakes- Just awesome.
Side stand-Bear trap with a small foot.Good for racers,not for trailriders.
Starter-I put a 2015 starter unit on.Never fails or misses.very fast turn over with the lithium battery.
Aesthetics- Good quality plastics & graphics.Still look good.
Overall- Reliable,turns well,stable at speed,strong bottom with linear smooth power,always fun to ride.