Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 26
Johnson rods
Does anyone use Johnson rods on D3 and if what are your thoughts
27th May 2021 11:16 am
will.i.am
Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 250
I have just brought the 2.5 johnsons rods and they are cracking - used to have bearmach rods but the rubber fell apart.
definately reccomend them.
27th May 2021 11:26 am
John P
Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1275
I’ve been running them for years. These are really fit and forget.
27th May 2021 11:42 am
DiscDave
Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 26
Thanks guys
27th May 2021 12:58 pm
DiscDave
Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 26
could i ask what size wheels and tyres you using ?
27th May 2021 3:29 pm
John P
Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1275
I’m running 18 inch Compomotive PD1881, and have the Cooper STT 275/65/18 fitted.
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27th May 2021 10:28 pm
pwheeldon
Member Since: 15 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 1449
Theres a guy on youtube who makes a set, pretty simple really. The channel is Dirt Lifestyle. He also explains what different sizes will give different lifts.Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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27th May 2021 10:44 pm
Motolab
Member Since: 18 Oct 2019
Location: Sleen
Posts: 1815
I use a electronic device… more expensive yes, but if used both off–road AND on–road i like the choice…on motorways at higher speeds i still have the choice to lower it permanently if i prefer, to save fuel and better handling…. Above 60 mls/h the high position (with rods or electronically) is simply to high… not directly unsafe, but simply more stability when lower, let alone when put in the low position at even higher speeds
And handy to load an unload my old mum (@82) occasionally 😉
On muddy back roads and off-road, on washboard roads etc. the the high position is a no brainer..
I have a Matzker system…rather simple, permanently low, normal and high at any speed..
It was fitted when i bought the D3…. If it wasn’t fitted, i would have bought the Xlifter now…
Is it worth the extra money? Yes… if is stops working /breaks down (the Matzker) i will buy the X-lifter, within a week , worth every penny IMHO..Best regards
Harold
Always looking for Pre '55's & Pre war British Motorcycles! knowing or having one for sale? PM please. I visit the UK 6 times a year
Ps. I edit my texts quite often, english is not my native language, so I will edit My “typo’s” etc.
27th May 2021 10:59 pm
garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
Posts: 1115
I use LLAMs variable height adjuster - much better than Rods etc.
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