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Shopping list for 2013 track season

Mina said:
No, I'm not that handy...
I'll probably drop off the bike at John's sometime in the spring to have it installed and get the forks done as well.
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That guy knows his ish, and hey, he lives right at the perfect testing grounds for your new shock/fork setup ;)

-Jamie M.
 
caboose483 said:
*facepalm*

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All Mina needs is a baseline set up... the rest will come based on what track is being ridden on. Twisties/side roads are of no use unless you're riding that twisty sideroad all the time. Likewise, TMP will need a different suspension config than Mosport and than Grand Bend.

More specific to road racing, your goal for suspension set up is to always improve it, not find a setting you 'like' and leave it there... because a setting you LOVE is only a few clicks away.
 
Mr.Azim said:
All Mina needs is a baseline set up... the rest will come based on what track is being ridden on. Twisties/side roads are of no use unless you're riding that twisty sideroad all the time. Likewise, TMP will need a different suspension config than Mosport and than Grand Bend.

More specific to road racing, your goal for suspension set up is to always improve it, not find a setting you 'like' and leave it there... because a setting you LOVE is only a few clicks away.
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I've been told the same thing, which boggles my mind because I have no idea how suspension works...
I'll have to do a lot of reading in the off season and try to wrap my head around it.
 
Mina said:
I've been told the same thing, which boggles my mind because I have no idea how suspension works...
I'll have to do a lot of reading in the off season and try wrap my head around it.
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Buy this book.

http://bluestreakracing.ca/books-dvd-s/sportbike-suspension-tuning.html

Best source of information out there. I didn't know much at all, but at least I can make adjustments/clicks to my suspension and understand how it works and what changes I can expect when I ride afterwards.

It starts very basic "for those who don't know anything" to more advanced "if you want to get more out of your go-fast parts".
 
Mina said:
I've been told the same thing, which boggles my mind because I have no idea how suspension works...
I'll have to do a lot of reading in the off season and try to wrap my head around it.
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If your going to John he's very helpful. When I have issues he's just a phone call away to tell me what to adjust and why but there's no harm in reading and learning for yourself. You'll never have the perfect setup unless your going as fast as you'll ever be able to all the time. The better the setting the faster you go then you need another setting.
 
Mr.Azim said:
Buy this book.

http://bluestreakracing.ca/books-dvd-s/sportbike-suspension-tuning.html

Best source of information out there. I didn't know much at all, but at least I can make adjustments/clicks to my suspension and understand how it works and what changes I can expect when I ride afterwards.

It starts very basic "for those who don't know anything" to more advanced "if you want to get more out of your go-fast parts".
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Just placed an order for this book. My mancave will turn into a library with all the books I've bought about bikes, riding, track riding :) I make sure I read them though, they don't just sit there, lol
 
Mina said:
I've been told the same thing, which boggles my mind because I have no idea how suspension works...
I'll have to do a lot of reading in the off season and try to wrap my head around it.
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As dricked said, John will give you a good run down on how the suspension works, and what settings to change if it's getting too close to bottoming out and what changes effect how the suspension responds. It's like a lesson and install all in one! Bring a pad of paper and pen to make notes, it's a lot of info to take in.

-Jamie M.
 
Mina said:
I've been told the same thing, which boggles my mind because I have no idea how suspension works...
I'll have to do a lot of reading in the off season and try to wrap my head around it.
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Mina, spend less on the bike, more on tutoring.

Racer5, FAST, Pro6 or Rider Choice for example. They have some good teachers/instructors available. Having a good shock, steering damper etc etc is useless if you are riding a bike upright in the corners and your form is poor.
 
Jayv said:
Oh i like this. Get your feet wet come do an endurance race the start of next season.
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Ask me again next April.
 
caboose483 said:
*facepalm*

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s'alright for you racing away. I may well have to put up with this crap at Caalbogie next season.
 
Although it's nice to have that kind of support from John, it would be nice if I have a clue on what I'm doing to my bike and how any changes made could/should affect the suspension.

Jayv said:
Mina, spend less on the bike, more on tutoring.

Racer5, FAST, Pro6 or Rider Choice for example. They have some good teachers/instructors available. Having a good shock, steering damper etc etc is useless if you are riding a bike upright in the corners and your form is poor.
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Duly noted. I'm not completely incompetent but I can see how this will be beneficial.
Will take it into consideration, much appreciated, Jay.

Fiery254 said:
s'alright for you racing away. I may well have to put up with this crap at Caalbogie next season.
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LOL...
 
The odd course or 2 is great, but riding a bike that isnt well set up for you (suspension etc) equals crashes! Doesnt take that long to understand proper body positioning, but if you do and your bike isnt set up....you are never going to be fast.

Jenn

Jayv said:
Mina, spend less on the bike, more on tutoring.

Racer5, FAST, Pro6 or Rider Choice for example. They have some good teachers/instructors available. Having a good shock, steering damper etc etc is useless if you are riding a bike upright in the corners and your form is poor.
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For what I am changing gearing too, speedo healer is a waste of money...Id rather calculate in the rough 10% difference.

Thanks though!

Jenn



Mr.Azim said:
Since this is also your street bike.... you'll need a speedo-healer if you aren't using stock gearing.
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I forgot to add trackdays to my list. Was thinking of doing a school but I have my own private teacher :D And maybe get my license for the hell of it although I currently have a snowballs chance in hell of actually doing well.
 
KawasakiGal said:
For what I am changing gearing too, speedo healer is a waste of money...Id rather calculate in the rough 10% difference.

Thanks though!

Jenn
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Just remember that it's not correct. That's how I got my ticket after forgetting to recalibrate it. :(
 
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