That's cool keep us all updated. How much did it cost?
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I am glued to this 
I look forward to hearing about the shock.
Do the forks have any kind of adjust ability besides oil weight/level?
I'm guessing not and that all that is set internally (valve size etc..) by Race Tech but it doesn't hurt to ask.
I look forward to hearing about the shock.
Do the forks have any kind of adjust ability besides oil weight/level?
I'm guessing not and that all that is set internally (valve size etc..) by Race Tech but it doesn't hurt to ask.
Everything in the fork is internal.I am glued to this
I look forward to hearing about the shock.
Do the forks have any kind of adjust ability besides oil weight/level?
I'm guessing not and that all that is set internally (valve size etc..) by Race Tech but it doesn't hurt to ask.
You could buy an aftermarket preload adjuster and it would function the same because the spring and the thing on top of the spring is similar to stock. The form I got back said it was set at 16mm of preload and so far I agree. It looks like that when I sit on it.
The shock will have adjustable ride height, rebound and preload. I kinda wish I went for hydraulic preload instead of traditional, but I couldn't justify the extra expense for a bike that will likely be my commuter in a year.
Sure, no problem.
I definitely agree that it should be number one on the list and I can't believe bikes are going out of the dealers without being properly set up for the rider. At least put the right spring in for crying out loud. My dealer didn't even fill my tank...show's how much they care.
It is a safety issue. I used to dread hitting those little reflectors when changing lanes because it felt like my tire was hopping or sliding over them. It felt like a brief loss of control. Today they don't matter. I feel more confident doing lane changes and swerving. I don't really worry about the front end.
Lot's of people think spending money on this bike is a waste, but I feel I am just making it the way it is supposed to be. The theory is that if it doesn't ride like a piece of junk, then I'll keep it longer. There is so much to learn and there is no way I will truly "outgrow" this bike. If I do sell it, then the person buying it is getting a safer bike. Doesn't bother me.
For comparison testing I went to a piece of road that was rough and used to launch the bike. Well, the road crews got to it and removed all the bumps. They must have done that within the last month. What a bunch of jerks!
It is probably not a valid comparison though because I was probably bottoming out with the lighter spring. I guess I'll head to Mount Saint Helens when it gets warmer and try out that road. It is heavily root damaged and oh so twisty, what a dream it could be! I remember being fatigued on my way home because of all the bumps my body had to absorb. Perfect test for suspension improvement.
Roads that have been ground for resurfacing are about as much fun as steel mesh bridge surface but on the bright side, think of how nice it will be once a good 2" to 4" of fresh blacktop goes down. Hopefully the company doing the work will do it right & make it smooth with very few irregularities. Hitting a low spot isn't so bad but hitting a high spot at high speed can be tush puckering or exhilarating depending on the situation. Hitting a high spot at high speed with suspension set badly can result in the need for new underwear
love it when they resurface roads like that. Shiney black top smooth as glass. Some that were a bumpy ass hell to ride on were a dream to ride on afterward. But i swear around here they have one dept that fixes the roads and a 2nd dept that comes out it seems like weeks later that cuts big holes and trenches all over and covers them with rough ass patches. as for the suspension upgrade. That is alot of money to spend. But i guess its same as mountain bikes(pedal bike) The suspension forks on a 5k+ bike are a world apart in quality compared to a 1k bike. I think for me i would rather save the 2k$ in upgrades and put it towards a new bike like a Versys or V-Strom. The rear suspension on the Versys makes the CBR look like toy parts.Roads that have been ground for resurfacing are about as much fun as steel mesh bridge surface but on the bright side, think of how nice it will be once a good 2" to 4" of fresh blacktop goes down. Hopefully the company doing the work will do it right & make it smooth with very few irregularities. Hitting a low spot isn't so bad but hitting a high spot at high speed can be tush puckering or exhilarating depending on the situation. Hitting a high spot at high speed with suspension set badly can result in the need for new underwear
Yeah, mine grew on me like a fungus.
It's ridiculously anemic compared to what I was used to and I'll admit the first two days I was like "Meh, maybe I made a mistake".
Then I started getting used to her. I learned how to ride her the way she likes to be ridden and discovered a whole new world. A world that existed around the singular, simple, pure pleasure of riding. And on this bike it is all about the rider. Bench racing does not apply here
On past bikes if I went into a corner too slow I'd just twist the grip a little on my way out and get it right back. On this bike if I enter slow I leave slow. Getting it all right and keeping up corner speed is freaking exhilarating.
Unless I should suddenly become wealthy and have ridiculous amounts of money to burn, I have no reason to go back to riding 100+ hp machines.
I'm betting that with Race Tech goodness, this bike it will steer like the front wheel is in between the thumbs and that's where the fun is.
It's ridiculously anemic compared to what I was used to and I'll admit the first two days I was like "Meh, maybe I made a mistake".
Then I started getting used to her. I learned how to ride her the way she likes to be ridden and discovered a whole new world. A world that existed around the singular, simple, pure pleasure of riding. And on this bike it is all about the rider. Bench racing does not apply here
On past bikes if I went into a corner too slow I'd just twist the grip a little on my way out and get it right back. On this bike if I enter slow I leave slow. Getting it all right and keeping up corner speed is freaking exhilarating.
Unless I should suddenly become wealthy and have ridiculous amounts of money to burn, I have no reason to go back to riding 100+ hp machines.
I'm betting that with Race Tech goodness, this bike it will steer like the front wheel is in between the thumbs and that's where the fun is.
The 250's triple trees limit fork diameter to 37mm. 600rr forks are 41mm or 43mm. I can't recall which.
You would need to find a 37mm alternative or try to source new triple trees that would work or have custom ones made which would be brutally expensive if it's a 'one off' item. Meaning they're only making the one. They (the machinists) would need to recoup the cost of running the machine plus the cost of design & materials.
Then it's all experimental after that
Keep an eye on Thailand. T'would appear that they are doing such things to their 250's over there. They are quite ingenious when it comes to this bike.
You would need to find a 37mm alternative or try to source new triple trees that would work or have custom ones made which would be brutally expensive if it's a 'one off' item. Meaning they're only making the one. They (the machinists) would need to recoup the cost of running the machine plus the cost of design & materials.
Then it's all experimental after that
Keep an eye on Thailand. T'would appear that they are doing such things to their 250's over there. They are quite ingenious when it comes to this bike.
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