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I just emailed 35. There was another thread that mentioned them. Their prices are great. $100 to do a full shock service:thumbup: What's the revalving thing I see in their prices? I'm assuming the stock suspension, with the right spring rate and dialed in, could get one into the advanced group, correct? I always like to study ahead so when the time comes I'm educated. I'll be doing fork service twice a season but how often should the rear be serviced on a track bike? I finished the video last night and they had a whole section about quick tip ins. :beer: Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I called Pegram about suspension and I found the price to be a bit much so I'm doing it myself. I'm also a cheap ass. However, you will be able to sleep at night because those guys will do it right the first time. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I've ridden 4 of them and the only one I actually liked was the Road King. You don't get a lot of bike for the price, but you do get the name. My VTX 1800 is loud and sparks fly off the pegs in the twisties too. However, it is as reliable as can be, well engineered, nice HP, and I didn't drop 25 grand on it. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Harley's aren't that bad, but I would never pay what they are asking for one. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Update: it was a cold tear. I dropped the pressure to 19 in the rear and it cured up after a few rounds. I tracked pressure after each round and it bumped to 21.5-22 and held up fine. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Do tell. My manual says the shock is not serviceable, but people get creative and find ways. I have 4000 miles on my track bike with 1k being track time. Also is this a DIY for a good wrench or drop off to a pro? Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Sweet video, thanks. I've made it through about half so far. I'm swapping my fluid and springs this month. Which made me wonder is a stock rear shock serviceable? Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I will be doing the parking lot drill ASAP! I want to get this down a bit before I hit the track as it may be easier to do not braking from 140mph off the kink. I have a 190/55 on my Busa and it came on my 750. The crown makes a big difference vs the 190/50 profile. I have also raised my front end by dropping the forks into the tree but I don't have spacers yet. As for what I need to work on, well a bit of everything. I worked HARD on body positioning and finally started getting it by putting my ass against my tail section to create room to move off the bike. This let me lean the bike less, turn as hard, and kept weight off my hands as I was balancing on my legs. It was like a switch flipped. We also worked and talked alot about lines and he pointed out fantastic markers for the keyhole and the carousel. He lectured on the quick tip in to run the most efficient line quickly. I was the guy on a 750 blowing past litre bikes and one if the KTM'S coming out of the keyhole. A few tried to drag race but the HP didn't make up for corner speed. I think I did the basics a well and now I need to get consistent and I can do that while running at a quicker pace. He pretty much touched on everything you discussed except 3 lines through a turn. He's coached me on two of my track days and I have gotten much faster/smoother with him and one other coach. Maybe you should dole out a few lessons next track day! That's a lot of good stuff you went over. All this talk makes me want to have Mid-O flip lights on and let me run tonight! So much to learn and only 1-2 days a month Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

As far as absolute speed I could have ridden I. There were guys in I yesterday that kept up with on my Busa in June with 30 riders, and I am faster on my 750. For me it was about working on my fundamentals and markers and having a coach give me the nod as I don't feel it's my call at this level. I feel your frustration on running into slower riders and getting all set up for a quick turn and having to check up to not run somebody over, but that's part of the game. I just make the best of it and focus on other things and pick apart their mistakes to set up a pass, but we can't pass yet. Hell we picked markers in 2nd gear on a wet lap. It makes the pass out of the keyhole sweeter when you've been couped up half a lap though:D The last two sessions the coach sent me out alone and even though I was lapping people I still had a lot to work on. With the speed came a need for more breaking, which changed braking points and how quickly I had to set up. It's like hitting a moving target when you're learning. This came at the sacrafice of some smoothness. Then I started playing with trail braking with my engine then a bit with my front brakes and it got smoother. So to answer your question you aren't looking at it wrong. There is always something to learn but nothing sucks more than getting jammed up. I'd say do another N but go on Tuesday so you have less traffic and you get more 1 on 1 with a coach. If it was your first track day ever you'd have to be pretty studly to be ready for I. Coaches are there to answer your questions and they aren't shy. Ask then if you look ready for I and they'll tell you. I am shimmed 5mm in the rear already. I might add another 2mm and see how it feels. It's nice to hear others have been challenged with this too. I need to quit being a pussy. When I'm in a corner I have to hold it down like a beast sometimes so I just need to transfer that to the tip in. It seems like it would be easier to pull the outside bar as I get my inside arm bent and loaded at a funny angle to push well. I'll do some intersection turns in the country and practice snapping it into the corner. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

After yesterday at Mid-O it looks like my next track day will be in intermediate One of the things the instructor was really pushing was a quick tip in using counter steering to get me to the next level. I do a bit of a gentle drift into the apex now and he would hold out until the last second to quickly dive in. This looks like it cut his corner time down and gave him a quick exit. I worked on it for the last 2 sessions and had a hard time flicking the bike. It seemed hard to push the inside bar with that much force and take care of all the braking, body positioning, etc. I did it a few times the corner felt better. Does anybody have any feedback on how to flick the bike? We did some paddock work and I will continue to do that on my street for practice. Any info or drills would be appreciated.

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I had a good time. All the staff seemed friendly and knowledgeable. Joe, the guy running the dyno is big into Suzuki and knows how to work the ECU Editor software I installed on my Busa!!!!! The nearest shop I could find before was Indiana. Needless to say I'll be spending a few dollars there. 175HP at the wheel and 180mph in 5th gear. He said it was running quite lean and we could squeeze out an extra 7-10 HP pretty easy. It's nice to have a full on race shop like that locally. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I think the Busa may make its way down there. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I understand how octane works. The engine is stock, quick, and I was not trying to fix it, but maybe improve it. I was presented with a situation when tuning they could arrange it to work with high octane fuel. That got me interested. However, it seems to be an expensive pain in the ass for a small net gain in HP that can be quickly mitigated by skill and not being 230lbs. I'm currently working on getting back to 210lbs. If I was racing competitively it would not be in vein, but for track days I'd spend $15 a gallon to have sweet smelling exhaust. Negatives do outweigh the positives here. I got the PC to smooth out a few flat spots in the power band and the fuel issue was a secondary thought. You guys are great. Thanks! Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Not sure. I'd call them and ask. I've never rented one before. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I like the idea of having two maps. I really don't want to mess around with the maintenance side of draining and refueling unless I have to. Would I have to bring race fuel and have it for the tuning session to get both maps? Also what's the story on the 98 Octane Sunoco fuel? They sell it at Mid Ohio and it looks like it's near unleaded pump gas from what I read online. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I am going to get a custom tune for my 07 GIXXER 750. They discussed tuning it to run racing fuel and it would net me a HP gain. It's a dedicated track bike so I'm down for that. I have a couple of questions and you folks could probably help. 1. I've heard leaving racing fuel in your system, even for a short time, could jack up the bike because of the lack of additives that are in pump gas. Is that true? 2. What kind of shelf life does race gas have? 3. If #1 is true can I use additives, like seafoam, to allow it to sit in the bike or do I need to pull the tank and drain the fuel out and put a little pump fuel in while it sits 4. If I have to drain the tank how do I do it without spilling expensive gas all over myself? Is there an aftermarket quick disconnect valve or some such convenience product. Let me know how the big dogs handle it:bow:

Do you know what your garage number is? Lenko, I'm a lucky guy too. My wife turns me loose on my hobby and lets me do as I please. She's like my pit crew when I'm at the track. I've met so many guys that say they would love a bike but wifey said no:eek:

Nice choice of bike. My first ride was an 01 600. Classing up Columbus a bit with more Suzukis;) Need pics of the Gix! Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

Sweet ride. You'll need 33's and more chrome.......you know.......for safety reasons. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2

I'm going to schedule for the 14th in N. Lenko I realized last week I work with your fiance. I started chatting about bikes and she jumped right in the conversation like a boss:thumbup:

I know what you mean. I built my place in the country so I could blare my stereo and work on my bikes at 11 at night. If you go FHA you only need 3.5% down.

Well said. There is no experience like letting a sport bike stretch it's legs on a track. You learn more about yourself and your bike in one day than in years of street riding. Magley you don't need a house unless it's for bike storage. I called Mid-Ohio and they said you could ride double with me for an extra $25. We'll take turns and have 2 knees down in the keyhole. I have to cut my tail out for a passenger seat though.

My buddy always gave a speech about not wearing a seat belt as it was safer to get thrown from the car. Great guy but a complete knuckle head sometimes. I know the type. As for my sandals I NEVER ride in them. I crashed a bicycle in them once when I was a kid and mangled up a toe, never again! I ride in A* boots or over the ankle boots on my cruiser. And if I was down a dozen times I would promptly thank God I was alive and sell my motorcycle to avoid premature death.

Ha-ha! I had to explain that to him too as I picked it up and told him to not help since he was jacked up. He kept hobbling over to help:eek: I'm closing in on a 500lb deadlift. Plus if you pick it up with your back to the bike and walk backwards into it you get the leg press motion as well as the back. Gotta bring all large muscle groups into play with compound movements. Now backing it out of the ditch in flip flops......I needed an assist from my father in-law for that. I doubt he'll ever wear gear and I wanted to ask him why he was being squidly on an HD but it's not my business and I doubt I'll change his mind. I always wore a helmet but read a story about a woman who fell off a bike and had her whole left breast ground off by road rash. The story of recovery and pics make me cover up like I'm Amish when I ride now. Between that and track days it can make you a bit more responsible.