Many thanks all for your replies - yes I now do feel like I've just kicked over the can of worms!
However.....
Davidd : I've looked at a couple of photos of the bike on the(central) sidestand, and all show the front lower link FF3 tilted down at the leading edge. I now see I should have checked this more carefully before it came to bits (leant against a wall under its own weight, me sat on it etc).
Timetraveller : I clearly need to read and absorb the 'modified steering head' thread, I have seen some of the posts already but hadnt linked my problem to that.
I honestly haven't noticed any chassis lift when the brakes are applied (but would have said it doesnt squat either), it's fitted with two Grimeca calipers and they work well.
I've never had any head shake or nervousness so have never thought of a steering damper.
Macvette :Once I've checked the lower link for horizontal, then I agree any mods should best be done one at a time and checked out on the road. I'm thinking a new pair of D springs might be in order as Step1
Much appreciated!
However.....
Davidd : I've looked at a couple of photos of the bike on the(central) sidestand, and all show the front lower link FF3 tilted down at the leading edge. I now see I should have checked this more carefully before it came to bits (leant against a wall under its own weight, me sat on it etc).
Timetraveller : I clearly need to read and absorb the 'modified steering head' thread, I have seen some of the posts already but hadnt linked my problem to that.
I honestly haven't noticed any chassis lift when the brakes are applied (but would have said it doesnt squat either), it's fitted with two Grimeca calipers and they work well.
I've never had any head shake or nervousness so have never thought of a steering damper.
Macvette :Once I've checked the lower link for horizontal, then I agree any mods should best be done one at a time and checked out on the road. I'm thinking a new pair of D springs might be in order as Step1
Much appreciated!