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self wrencher
Name: john
Location: houston
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.
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New gen suspension upgrade
What are you guys running? What's best route to go?
Front: - racetech sprints / oil / gold valve emulator? - AK20? Rear: -penski -ohlins? Last futzed with by randomwalk101; July 7th, 2010 at 08:33 AM. |
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ninjette.org Monkey Spank
Name: Kevin
Location: Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.
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I dont have a problem with the stock stuff (im short n skinny) but weight has alot to do with it...how heavy are ya??
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The Sportisi Master
Name: Matt
Location: Chico
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Race Tech .85 with Sling shot pre load adjusters 15w fork oil.
I don't waste time with the emulators but others do. The intimidators are good. Jean you know you want my shock. ![]() Guys have had issues with ohlins but the fastest guys are on them. Penske gets my vote until the new shock company that cannot be mentioned comes out with theirs.
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Name: john
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The Sportisi Master
Name: Matt
Location: Chico
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My 170lb guys are running .80 racetechs
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self wrencher
Name: john
Location: houston
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170 lbs but trying hard to go back down to 155. I'm 5,9" but I guess height doesn't matter in suspension.
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ninjette.org member
Name: Colin
Location: Ottawa
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 168
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im 130lbs, 5'8" and Racing my bike. what fork oil and suspension upgrades would you recommend?
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Name: Craig
Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA
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After some time on the track can do more as your speeds increase.
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ninjette.org member
Name: Colin
Location: Ottawa
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Ive been doing some quick laps at calabogie. through 18 im bottoming out my fromt suspension and its chattering. and im running a bridgestone bt? on the front and a metzler on the rear.
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Name: Craig
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Step 1: Get good tires
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ninjette.org member
Name: Colin
Location: Ottawa
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My tires are good! brand new! plenty of grip
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ninjette.org member
Name: Mike
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R-J, 2005 Honda Superhawk VTR1000 Posts: 95
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I installed the BT-003 RS tires. They super-rock.
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jordan
Location: Corte Madera
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 650R, 08 Ninja 250R, 00 Aprilia SR50 (dead) Posts: 94
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What's a slingshot preload adjuster?
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jordan
Location: Corte Madera
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Okay, those Slingshot products look great. Glad someone finally made a KLEEN block-off plate too...
How do those Preload adjusters install if our fork caps are held in with c-clips? |
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self wrencher
Name: john
Location: houston
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.
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Just bought a pair of Intiminator and going with 5w oil + stock spring as a starting point and go from there...(5w was recommended by Intiminator).
Thinking about SS preload adjuster but it doesn't fit stock handlebar. (had to go to 15mm-20mm preload)...might be too much?? any comment? |
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Name: john
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The Sportisi Master
Name: Matt
Location: Chico
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Jordan yes they are held in with c clips. I just put a set on Bartlow's bike.
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The Sportisi Master
Name: Matt
Location: Chico
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It's funny. I suggested an emissions block off plate like a month ago to them. Looks like Jim listens.
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Name: Colin
Location: Ottawa
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Whats an intimidator? and emissions block off plate?
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ninjette.org member
Name: Colin
Location: Ottawa
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oh and emulators?
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jordan
Location: Corte Madera
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 650R, 08 Ninja 250R, 00 Aprilia SR50 (dead) Posts: 94
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Block off plates are for helping with the
Emissions air injection removal. You only need one. Intimators are a drop in front suspension upgrade that proves front fork feel and help prevents the forks from bottoming out. |
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The Sportisi Master
Name: Matt
Location: Chico
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Talked to spears and it sounds like ricor put the intimidators on the backburner. Colin unless your fast I wouldn't put emulators in the bike just yet.
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2010 250 Cup Champion
Name: Kristy
Location: Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R and 2007 Honda CR150F Posts: 168
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I put the Elka rear shock on my bike along with .65 springs in the front and 15w oil. I'm light (~130), but am an experienced racer so for me, this combo works great.
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Name: Steve
Location: Los Angeles
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