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Old 07-03-2008, 02:22 AM
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How about setting-up suspension correctly and some trackdays like California Superbike school?
 
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Old 07-03-2008, 10:19 AM
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yes i think the penske shock, 929 front end, 600rr swingarm, adjustable rearsets are the best performance upgrades in term of performance....
 
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Old 07-03-2008, 11:13 AM
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Ya def suspension upgrade before touching ur engine. But u can spend 5k alone in that. Look into making her better not more powerful cuz ur bikes gotta be able to handle the power u put into it
 
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+1 for suspension upgrades. Especially if you are on the heavier side of 180lbs, it can be really easy to bottom your forks!
 
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Old 07-03-2008, 11:40 AM
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How about setting-up suspension correctly and some trackdays like California Superbike school?
+1... suspension should always come before power.
 
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Old 07-03-2008, 11:44 AM
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for every 7lbs ya shed off ya bike you gain 1HP!
 
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Old 07-03-2008, 12:39 PM
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Anyone know of any good places to go in the washington DC area for suspension tuning?
 
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Old 07-03-2008, 12:49 PM
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while you are at it , you could upgrade the brake cylinder, brake lines, pads..
but guys are perfectly right. best investment would be into one's skills, not bike..
 
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