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Wooooooooooooooo!

Those are load bearing stickers, they can't be removed.

...and just to be clear. This isn't a super heavy duty one like you'll see at a shop, it's more of a middle duty version for a home mechanic.

Complete with keys and motorcycle stickers.

Sit in chair. Apply alcohol. Rinse. Repeat.

I am going to get out Sunday but aiming for SEO.

Same here.

Anyone know of a retailer near Cleveland?

I totally blame Obama for this.

Yeah, pretty sure the US Navy knows how to use radar.

I wound up ordering a set of Ricor Intiminators. They should be at least as good as Race Tech, and the install is easier. No drilling, and less disassembly required.

Isn't that about the same price as a upper end hd bagger?

Thanks Paul. I found a write up for the Gladius. It looks like the only special tool I'll need is a cut 6mm hex: http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141538 I'll buy the parts and wait for a rainy weekend to do the install. It looks like a solid afternoon of work.

W_W, How did you decide on oil weight? Trial and error? was 20 to 30 just for track or did you ride it on street? OOC, how much do you weigh?

Wouldn't I need to worry about the fender & brake bolting up correctly? And I would need 41mm conventional forks unless I swapped the whole frent end, which I don't want to do.

Good info, thanks. The Gladius has 41mm forks (adjustable only for preload) and come stock with 10wt oil. I will at least go up to 15 wt. I put a GSXR rear shock on it and it made a huge difference. Mid corner bumps will get the front end to 'float' a bit. I maxed the front preload to compensate for the underdamping and it helped some, but it's still not 'right.' It feels like it needs 1 turn for rebound and compression. I was thinking about trying 15wt oil in the stock forks, but while I have them apart might as well install some emulators.

Thinking about installing them on the SFV650. Are they a PITA to install? Do they make much of a difference? The spring rate in the forks is about right for my weight, they are just under damped for both rebound and compression. I am thinking about going with heavier fork oil and installing the cartridge emulators.

I like the design of these: http://www.dan-moto.com/DM_US/adjustable-billet-clip-on-s-wholesale-113.html?zenid=1n59l8gggdukj0dmds66suu1t0 I don't know their record for quality.

I had one pull up along side me as I was coming back from SEO on 77 last weekend. I was going through Akron and a guy on a GSXR1k pulls up next to me. Helmet dangling from the passenger seat as is customary in Akron. He slows down then wheelies past me, then slows down to...I guess give me a chance to congratulate him on being a dumbass. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to start clapping or if it was my turn to be a dumbass, so I just shook my head. I must of taken too long to decide because he started to do some stand on the seat maneuver, then changed his mind, sat down and got off on the exit ramp. Why is it always a GSXR and why is it always Akron?

Maybe, I'll put goldwing tires on my car...Like A Boss

Not the first time she's had balls coming toward her head.

I picked up a new SFV650 cheap at the end of last year. It has about half the power of my other bike, but is still lots of fun. An '07 GSXR600 shock ($25 on fleabay), transformed it from a softish beginner bike to a capable corner carver. I like it a lot.