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June 27th, 2015, 09:15 AM | #82 |
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I actually picked mine up cheap from another forum member that bought one and never installed it. You can get them here
http://www.factorypro.com/Prod_Pages...standard_steel It's $99 for the spring and the detent arm. Not sure if you can just get the spring only, but have a feeling that would cure 99% of the problems. If you end up doing this mod, here is a tip on the install. When you remove the detent arm and put the new one on, it might seem impossible to keep the arm lined up in position with the spring tension while trying to start the bolt. You dont have to do that, let the arm dangle down, off the shifter star, and get the bolt started a couple of threads, then you can swivel the detent arm up against the spring and push it into position on the shifter star. About the only specialized tools you might need are an impact wrench, or buy the clutch holding tool, I think I saw one for about $20. If you don't have or buy the clutch holding tool you will need the impact wrench to get the big clutch nut (19mm) off. I also used the impact to put it back on, it's not the right way, but I know it puts out about 100 ft/lbs of torque and you need to tighten the nut back up to 97.5 ft/lbs. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLUTCH-BASKE...bee3f7&vxp=mtr |
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August 16th, 2015, 08:45 AM | #83 |
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Quick update...
So far, the bike is doing great! I just hit the 1000 mile mark (all track days and racing), which is really a lot for just 5 months. I guess it makes sense with all of the GT events that I've done. Still, I'm really surprised. I'm running the same Pirelli's from the beginning of June. Those tires hold up great. And the grip is still good. Though I can feel that they are giving up the ghost just a bit. I'm switching them for the next race weekend, but will keep the old ones for track days. The engine is pulling a little bit stronger than before. I read somewhere that the engine wakes up after several hundred miles. I would say that's accurate. It pulls stronger down the straight compared to when I first got it. The popping out of gear is still an issue. It only does it when I don't want it to, like at race start or leaned over. It doesn't matter if I use the clutch or not. It still happens. Though it happens less frequently now. Suspension I'm going to have to work on. The springs I put in up-front did great at the start of the season. Now, they feel wobbly and not as planted, or maybe it's me just pushing harder. Now I'm looking at cartridges. I'm still trying to keep this a fairly budget bike. Spending 1/3 the value of the bike on suspension kills me. So I'm considering emulators. I just know nothing about them and how they work. |
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August 16th, 2015, 10:12 AM | #84 |
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If you want affordable cartridges check out my retrofitted gsxr cartridges on my build thread. I got the retrofit and new springs done for under $500. Preload and rebound on top. Compression is accessible in the axle well but you need to remove your front wheel. If your interested email Matt Patton at Pattonme@yahoo.com. He does the same retrofit into sv650s fz07s R3s and other 41mm forks. PM me for question or more pics.
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August 16th, 2015, 02:12 PM | #85 | |
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August 16th, 2015, 08:43 PM | #86 | |
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I first discovered him on eBay, here is his link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-adjust-...84736e&vxp=mtr Then he showed up as a vendor on the FZ07 forums. I have his cartridge kit in both my FZ and 300. Although, this retrofit is not as beautiful as the Andreani kit or Traxxion kit, I would say they are just as functional. I have put the cartridges to work at 4 track days and it is a huge upgrade over the stock forks. Also, I dont have to worry about opening up the forks to adjust. Like I mentioned earlier, compression is not the most convenient to access but I rarely need to touch compression. |
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August 17th, 2015, 06:01 AM | #87 |
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Wow.... I just realized.... is your Youtube channel GoGoDre?
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August 17th, 2015, 06:09 AM | #88 |
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yeah, that's his channel
andre is stupid fast but I'll win someday
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August 17th, 2015, 06:12 AM | #89 |
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August 17th, 2015, 06:21 AM | #90 |
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we (the main pack) have been closing in on him by a second here or there each race but he's the points leader now despite skipping a few races. Brandon's scored separately so they've both been on a 1st place tear. It's a lot of fun, you should head out. Both of the next two races are at NJMP
Aug 30th (a sunday) is lightning R Sept 10th (a thursday) is thunderbolt, right before the motoamerica weekend there
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August 17th, 2015, 06:40 AM | #91 | |
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August 17th, 2015, 09:00 AM | #92 | |
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August 17th, 2015, 09:25 AM | #93 | |
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Not sure why he didnt do single function forks like Traxxion and Andreani. I bet if you asked him he could make it happen like Zoran from TWF. Here are some additional pics. The third shows the compression needle. |
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August 17th, 2015, 12:23 PM | #94 |
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if you have a lap timer then you should know how far off you are. Race passing is very different than I group passing (much more aggressive, I connected with another racer on sat when neither of us backed down over the position in the corner (we both stayed on)) Anyway, if you can run a 1:48 at ncbike you're solid to get in on the racing. The front guys are running 1:40s but they're breaking away pretty cleanly as a result. Midpack is around a 1:45
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August 18th, 2015, 07:57 PM | #95 | |
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September 9th, 2015, 06:53 AM | #96 |
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15 tooth sprocket upfront is bad. No pull at all in 6th gear with full throttle. Maybe on a track like Daytona it will work. But it was really bad on NJMP.
I'm going to try -1 and -2 in the rear. I want more legs on the straight, without sacrificing too much drive. I'm also hoping the change allows me to carry a gear longer. Many of my shift points are in the middle of turns, which is costing me drive out of the corner or slower corner speed. These are good problems to have. But getting around them are a bit of a challenge. |
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September 9th, 2015, 07:03 AM | #97 |
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I've been running 14 (stock) up front and a 42 in the back (stock is 45). I feel like I've gained a higher top speed on the straight at NJMP, but I feel like I lost up wheelie hill after the chicane. If course I've got 50cc less than you, so not sure how relevant it is to you.
Also a random observation: a 150 tire in the rear with a 45t sprocket appears to be the equivalent of a 140 tire with 42t rear sprocket
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September 9th, 2015, 07:27 PM | #98 | |
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September 9th, 2015, 07:33 PM | #99 |
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Stock chain length with 14T front and 42T rear. Though I replaced it with a non o ring chain - noticeably less drag...
Anyhoo, you've inspired me to try going up a tooth or two
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September 10th, 2015, 02:31 PM | #100 | |
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If you want to improve the front end without a huge investment, check out the Ricor Intiminators. They drop in like emulators, but are a more sophisticated solution that uses a shim stack. They might be a nice middle-ground option for you.
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November 12th, 2015, 02:55 AM | #101 |
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Hi , where did you get the headlight stickers. Pretty shallow question for my first post. I bought a crashed EX300 and going down the same route more or less as you. Bike arrived yesterday needs to be on the track on the 22nd Nov
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November 17th, 2015, 12:08 AM | #102 |
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eBay. Drippin Wet is the name of the eBay store. Just look for Ninja 300 headlight decal.
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November 17th, 2015, 12:21 AM | #103 |
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