Not sure how many of you are good with setting up your own bike. I myself don't do most of my mechanical work. Last weekend while at the race track, I had my suspension set-up for my riding style/size and so forth. I FULLY recommend this to anyone that is riding on stock set-ups. It was a pertty easy process but took some time and calculating...but is well worth it. Bike feels much different and way better.
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CBR600F4: Red/Balck Two-Brothers Carbon Fiber(CF) Slip-on, CF Flush mounts (front), CF Short-Stalk(rear), CF Frames Sliders, Sprocket Specialist Front (-1) Rear (+1), RK-SHO 520 Chain, Dunlop 207's, CF Tank Protector, CF Gas Cap Cover, ProGrips, LP Footpegs, Aluminum Vent Screens, caps and such
I have been a "leave it alone and ride it" kinda guy up until this year. Now I'm using a suspension engineer (Ed Kwaterski from Trackside Engineering www.suspension-ed.com) and it's made an incredible difference.
I'm pulling the forks off tonight to have them rebuilt and I'm confident that it will take 2 seconds or more off my lap times.
I just had my stock suspension set up for me and it feels way better I can't wait to get my raceteck springs and valves and my ner rear shock. I will be running Race tech 9 weight springs up front to help carry my extra luggage I mean my extra weight now a larger 205 lbs. and a rear spring rated for 190 to 220 I do believe.
I had my forks done by traxxion and they rock. It wasn't cheap, but worth it, IMHO. I don't know a whole lot about suspension, but I'm learning. It pays to have someone in the pits with you that knows their shit.
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Is there any greater optimist than a racer on the starting line? -Phil Hill
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