Moto-Brian

That's really the overall concern I have. We have an 07 and I would never consider it for towing. We have the 6spd and while I think it would be the best bet as the Autos aren't like a truck with a torque converter, the rear ends are performance oriented and not intended to be pulled on... It'll probably be fine, but in the end, a small truck or full framed car would be a better choice...

Your tranny is gonna love you with that setup. Cardinal sin right there, folks...

Again, ben... You bought from the competition accessories downstairs store. That is Ride Inc. DBA competition accessories. Two different stores and owners. They have a contract that when they spilt, the upstairs got to use the name and had to reference the downstairs location. They are not the same. You getting something ordered wasn't anything different than any other store. The split was over 5 years ago.

Again, they are affiliated only due to the fact that Comp Acc. was once on the verge of going into bankruptcy. They split the mail order and OEM into two divisions. There is a connection while VERY small in that they agreed to allow the same name to be used. Comp Access that you guys are thinking is the shop in question is actually Ride Motorcycles, Inc. DBA Comp Access. It's VERY confusing for the customer, I know, but understand that they are two different stores. You are not going to get the same price and they cover their asses by stating that the prices may differ. Here's the link: http://www.compacc.com/service/Competition_Accessories_Motorcycle_Retail_Store.cfm They are using the Comp. Access. heritage to validate things...

Uh, no. Again, check it out. Click the website even and see. I think I MIGHT have better info than a few people would have on the topic...

Nope. They moved operations. The downstairs (shares the same name) is purely the OEM dealership and no ties whatsoever...

Oh, and you can get a set of 2CTs for about $50-$60 more... WAY better tire...

You are going to walk in down in South Carolina??? Doubtful... Plus, the prices are pretty much the same anywhere...

Will there be bananas? Guys/gals... This is cheaper than any other track and realize the tracks being discussed have had some updates. This is HUGE!

Bent shift fork means it is rubbing other things that need changed out. Doing it in a chassis is harder work than jut pulling it and working on it upside down...

I understand the tires are inexpensive. However, saying several guys are switching is a stretch. $100 for first??? That's not much and considering Michelin at $300 a win, you can see the issue. Not many guys running these and the feedback for setup is going to be tough to find. Cool they are getting a deal, but in racing, getting the biggest return is what you need to consider. I made more in one race with my finishes vs three races had I ran continental. Just food for thought - and that's saying they are on par with Michelin or Pirelli...

Continental????? You guys all buy together in bulk or what?

Few things... 1) Christ... Here we go again... 2) Anyone that says whichever is the cheapest isn't someone I'd listen to... Then again, we got some damn good deals on tires, too... Hmmm... I like peanut butter more than jelly. What brand is best?

You know the rule... You bend it, you buy it.

Final pics until I start the process of getting it put back in... Valve job. Reuben has a guy that is an amazing machinist. He is now doing 4 angle valve jobs. I am going to have Reuben chime in on the cam degreeing and the valve job for you guys, but in the end, it's better and allows things to be a little more opened up. Not my head, but a shot to give you an idea... My gas cartridges. Reuben can get you guys these things. They are the gas charged inserts from Traxxion. Reuben can service the forks, but the cartridges need sent to Traxxion direct at this point. Reuben was awesome on this in getting me updated parts. I guess the cartridges are updated, the internals are updated, they made new spacers, and the springs are now larger diameter to prevent flex. All this was updated from the pic you see here and couldn't have been completed had Reuben not gone to bat for me with Traxxion. It's the little things that make Reuben so good... I'll update later with some notes on what I have done with the chassis...

Or you could look at real world racing in WSBK. Both bike companies were using new bikes in a competitive backdrop. Aprilia wins. Nuff said.

Posted an edited deal at the top, but here's the new addition to this thread: Ok, I am now running through Columbus, Ohio, Cincy, Ohio and through Indy every other week now for work. That being said, I can now deliver for you folks ANY motor, suspension, or parts you need to get to Reuben at 35 Motorsports. I can take and BRING back whatever it is needing done. Call it the 35 Motorsports economic stimulour plan or whatever... So, you need a motor built or have some head work done? Free shipping to and from. Need forks and shock revalved or refreshed? I can take them to and from for NUTTIN'! I can technically take whole bikes, but you'll have to pay for fuel. Taking my truck is tough as it costs so much in fuel, but it would also leave you w/o the hassle of having to drive to and from. Or, you can do one trip and i can do the other...

Getting close to the start of the track day season... bump...

That's cool. It's just amazing to me, though the number of guys that buy those exhausts. They gain nothing really other than really loud results. The cannisters are poorly packed and actually can hurt things more than help them. Getting a quality slip-on will net results (though minor) and give you better results in terms of the things that are hurting the bike with such a poor system... Just sayin' outloud. In case the OP wanted to check in on those. The best results we have seen on GSXRs seem to be Graves and Ti-Force. However, for drag racing, I hear the Brock's is the way to go... Plus, the tuning for drag racing is different than what we want out of the bike...

You's gots to get a real exhaust, mang... You'll net better results. The Two Bros stuff is pure shit...

Ok, some final step pics... New parts. Yup, everything here has been replaced. Tranny parts... Typical on race bikes - some wear and tear is going to result. Reuben will not re-assemble a motor with worn parts. Makes it too suspect for failure. Pay $40 now to save thousands... Looking PURDY! A few new parts that had some wear on them. Nothing serious - typical. But again, why risk it, right? And, you won't convince Reuben otherwise as worn parts here can lead to BIG issues. These are the little things that a lot of times, go undone. Meaning, we tend to keep trucking all the while, these little parts are getting closer and closer to failure. Again, more things that tend to be disregarded. We as racers try and save money and forget the things that really matter. Cam chains and guides are on that list. Go in and do minimally a valve adjustment and the motor never gets the real service it should. 5,000 race miles is brutal on a bike and if you travel the pits or travel around a track day group, most have MANY more miles than that. The small things will time out and eventually let you know they have failed... In a BIG way... Almost done. Dialing it in before clamping it shut... Buttoned up and ready for flight. A few notes that need to be added here... Reuben is a clean freak. His work area and tools are some of the cleanest things I have seen outside an AMA racing team shop. And I have visited a few. He's VERY particular as to where things are, how they are used, how things are treated while at the shop and how they are returned. He received this motor in pretty shitty shape. I pulled it when it was really cold and literally didn't have it clean for him. I felt bad. But, in typical fashion (I know the parts are always cleaned in a tear down) even for smaller service like valve adjustment, etc., Reuben returns stuff cleaner than it came in. It allows you to install a part or something like this motor as clean as it can be before you run it again. That allows you to maintain the cleanliness as you ride the bike. As most probably know, I am pretty anal about my bike and maintain it as well as time affords. But, most do not. You should see some of the bikes that he gets. But, in the end, they come back looking like this:

I emailed Rub and asked for pics. I'll ask his thoughts and post. They looked pretty good to me, but I ain't no tuner!

Dude, this thing has a lot of time on it. I got it from Mark after Russ ran it a whole season. I then ran it whatever amount of days with STT and raced the one AMA GC event. Who knows the true miles/hours... I can get some pics of the valves, but man, it was pretty damn amazing. They were really clean considering...

Thought maybe you'd all like to see what happens to a motor as it is handled through a full refresh... Here's some specs: GSXR1000 (07-08 generation) with full superstock build. Meaning, it has been touched to gain optimal performance in about every way. Bottom end to the top... In any case, it was time for a refresh. Reuben is one of the best guys I have ever seen work on motors. He's been courted by some top level teams for his services, but in the end, he's a racer and loves to work out of his own shop. He's done everything from race prep to freshening up track day riders' suspension. This job is full refresh and refresh of the suspension... The motor was completely torn down and cases cracked. Had some tranny wear as typical of a bike like this. The motor is anywhere between 185-190 depending on the dyno - at the wheel. The bearings all need replaced and the simple things like rings, valves, keepers, springs, etc. Parts are generally very expensive and such to pull money out of pocket, but the results are amazing. Bikes time out over the miles. They may still run and they may show no real signs of being tired, but they do. As you continue to abuse them and even if you are great at maintaining them, they still get tired... Here's a pic of the top of the pistons. They don't look horrible... Here's after the 35 touch: The top end was the biggest cost as valves, keepers, springs and everything that is associated with the valve train is replaced for the most part. Cam chain, chain guide, etc... Here's after the golden hand of Reuben had been placed upon it. Had to do some machine work for the valve job, as well... He has one of the best machinist in the country... And finally, the crank. I love looking at this pic. It isn't the illegal crank as found in the Yosh bikes! JUST KIDDING!! Anyways, bearings are all new and everything is to Reuben's liking... I will post more pics as progress continues. The forks are a big deal as they had to get newer updates to the gas cartridges. So, I don't have pics yet. In the end, this can show you all as to the amount of work involved. Machining, dis assembly, assembly, and attention to detail are all the things that come with a refresh or a build. So, when you hear the cost of a race build or the cost that is listed to freshen up your bike's motor, understand that it is VERY involved and you want it in good hands. Reuben has two of the best hands in the motor building world. Even if he has a hole in one of them! (side joke...) Anyways, as I have posted before, I actually go through Indy about twice a month at least. I can haul motors, suspension parts, etc. for you FREE! You don't have to drive, ship or pick up anything as long as it fits in my car. I can haul multiple engines, tons of forks and shocks, etc. I can haul bikes, too - BUT that will cost you fuel... I'd have to use the truck and that isn't cheap... Anyways, just thought I'd share...