Track day/ F4i riding position vs more aggressive
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RE: Track day/ F4i riding position vs more aggressive
ORIGINAL: Tahoe SC
the correct order should be suspension then rearsets.
if you get it set up right, you'll be dragging knee, etc. and the rearsets won't grind away.
do remove them nasty peg feelers though. just trouble waiting to happen.
ORIGINAL: some guy #2
I've only got one track day so for a beginner there is no problem with the clip ons/pegs. Once you get better at it and really get that thing on its side your could buy some racier rear sets.
I've only got one track day so for a beginner there is no problem with the clip ons/pegs. Once you get better at it and really get that thing on its side your could buy some racier rear sets.
if you get it set up right, you'll be dragging knee, etc. and the rearsets won't grind away.
do remove them nasty peg feelers though. just trouble waiting to happen.
Can someone post a pic of what rearsets/peg feelers you guys are talkin about? And a website that sells the proper replacement??
Thanks
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RE: Track day/ F4i riding position vs more aggressive
ORIGINAL: Tahoe SC
the correct order should be suspension then rearsets.
if you get it set up right, you'll be dragging knee, etc. and the rearsets won't grind away.
do remove them nasty peg feelers though. just trouble waiting to happen.
ORIGINAL: some guy #2
I've only got one track day so for a beginner there is no problem with the clip ons/pegs. Once you get better at it and really get that thing on its side your could buy some racier rear sets.
I've only got one track day so for a beginner there is no problem with the clip ons/pegs. Once you get better at it and really get that thing on its side your could buy some racier rear sets.
if you get it set up right, you'll be dragging knee, etc. and the rearsets won't grind away.
do remove them nasty peg feelers though. just trouble waiting to happen.
Also any suggestions where to get your suspension set up at? Not sure how much I believe in the local dealer. I weigh about 160 pounds so should it be stiffer? DETAILs please thanks
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12-08-2008, 03:18 PM
RE: Track day/ F4i riding position vs more aggressive
at 160 and with gear you'll be at the maxed out limit of the suspension. sure, riding around town and mildly through the canyon you won't notice the difference, but start riding briskly and then you'll see that you'll consistently run wide coming out of turns and also you'll be dragging hard parts since you lose ground clearance as the suspension compresses.
the peg feelers are just under the pegs...the metal bolts that stick out under them. no need for replacements, just remove them and toss them.
the peg feelers are just under the pegs...the metal bolts that stick out under them. no need for replacements, just remove them and toss them.
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RE: Track day/ F4i riding position vs more aggressive
ORIGINAL: Tahoe SC
at 160 and with gear you'll be at the maxed out limit of the suspension. sure, riding around town and mildly through the canyon you won't notice the difference, but start riding briskly and then you'll see that you'll consistently run wide coming out of turns and also you'll be dragging hard parts since you lose ground clearance as the suspension compresses.
the peg feelers are just under the pegs...the metal bolts that stick out under them. no need for replacements, just remove them and toss them.
at 160 and with gear you'll be at the maxed out limit of the suspension. sure, riding around town and mildly through the canyon you won't notice the difference, but start riding briskly and then you'll see that you'll consistently run wide coming out of turns and also you'll be dragging hard parts since you lose ground clearance as the suspension compresses.
the peg feelers are just under the pegs...the metal bolts that stick out under them. no need for replacements, just remove them and toss them.
At 160 I thought I was considered light tahoe? Figured I didnt need a tune up as much as the average dude weighing like 185+ none the less I will do anything to have the best set up bike.But ya I plan on doing a few track days a month next season but of course the VAST majority of my riding will be done on the highway. If I hit a bumb doing like 80 on the highway with a stiff suspension and I dont take my *** off the seat in time or even if I do is the harder suspension dangerious for highway riding considering bumps and pot holes and what not??
Thanks bro
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#15
12-08-2008, 08:42 PM
RE: Track day/ F4i riding position vs more aggressive
you'll get used to the harshness ;-)
highway/commute adjustments are not the same as track/canyon set ups.
it's possible to get a happy medium though.
160 is light but you're still at the upper limit of what the stock spring rate could handle.
mang...i remember back in the day when i was 160....hahahhaha....
highway/commute adjustments are not the same as track/canyon set ups.
it's possible to get a happy medium though.
160 is light but you're still at the upper limit of what the stock spring rate could handle.
mang...i remember back in the day when i was 160....hahahhaha....
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12-09-2008, 05:31 PM
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RE: Track day/ F4i riding position vs more aggressive
ORIGINAL: F4iMane
If I hit a bumb doing like 80 on the highway with a stiff suspension and I dont take my *** off the seat in time or even if I do is the harder suspension dangerious for highway riding considering bumps and pot holes and what not??
Thanks bro
If I hit a bumb doing like 80 on the highway with a stiff suspension and I dont take my *** off the seat in time or even if I do is the harder suspension dangerious for highway riding considering bumps and pot holes and what not??
Thanks bro
And BTW, don't listen to Tahoe, he doesn't even own a bike.
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12-10-2008, 11:54 AM