Performance suggestions for my S4

[junior varsity]

Don't pc the forks - makes installation a pregnant dog with the increased diameter and risk of scratching. Vinyl wrap or anodize!

Also, I'm a big fan of upgrading the internals - race tech or full cartridge internals would be more effective than some R&T forks, imo.

[fouramdesigns]

Ok. So Race Tech internals, anodized. 
What's needed to change to a bar style instead of the odd S4 one piece clip-ons? I'm all ramped up now. Almost sold my bike tonight for $3k, I would have hated myself. I'm seeing this project through

[junior varsity]

Another option, besides RaceTech, could be Traxxion's internals (or full cartridge kits).

The full cartridge kit is essentially replacing the fork, except the exterior tube, slider, and lower  (meaning there's no problems with finding correct axles and brake adapters, etc). Its a very nice way to improve the package.

Traxxion has 20 or 25mm internal kits, and even offer gas charged.
RaceTech has a G2-R 25mm kit
Ohlins has a 25mm and a new 30mm (iirc). You can always have the forks anodized Gold to alert everyone to its ohlins-ness.

[fouramdesigns]

Wonder if anyone in Nashville anodizes?

[junior varsity]

Check out that chopper shop near the museum, a block or so away from Alain's shop. Around that 90deg right turn. They may provide some leads.

[MonsterMan1036]

Wonder if anyone in Nashville anodizes?

Try Dan Kyle racing (http://www.kyleusa.com), he can anodizes your forks and put Ohlins internals in. He had some pretty great deals going with revale kits and rear shock combos.

I would also check with LE, http://www.le-suspension.com.

 
What's needed to change to a bar style instead of the odd S4 one piece clip-ons?

You are going to need to change the top triple completely and get clip ons.

Option (good choice if parts are available ):

http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=1204%7CMonster&productID=6435&showDetail=1&categoryID=45

http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=1204%7CMonster&productID=4069&showDetail=1&categoryID=45


Here is my setup (CC clip ons, Alex Ortner custom top triple, Speedymoto lower, DP dampener):

Ok, so I am mulling the BST wheels. You guy's really believe in the performance vs cost ratio over piston/cams? What would my red Marchesini's be worth? Thoughts on Ohlins forks? I want performance, and would help cosmetics as well. Or would I be better of saving money with Race Tech and have the forks powder coated?

I thought you posted that you had Mag wheels? If you have stock wheels the difference is going to be night and day. I think a fair price for your stock wheels would be $600-800.00, if you call Motowheels they will give you trade in towards a set of BST's.

 

[Duck-Stew]

Just for clarification, be sure to get your fork tubes hard anodized and not just anodized.  BIG difference.

[fouramdesigns]

Anyone have the link for that smaller battery? The midget one, that's tiny? Saves weight

[MonsterMan1036]

Anyone have the link for that smaller battery? The midget one, that's tiny? Saves weight

Here you go SpeedCell:

http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myProducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=915%7CBatteries%20and%20Battery%20Accessories&productID=6814&showDetail=1&categoryID=915

Whatever you do don't get an Odyssey bat, they are junk. The 3 that I have a had, have come new in the box with 65% or less life.

[fouramdesigns]

I rather have a big fat Rizoma bar instead of clip-ons. What's needed for that swap? Going for an old cafe look.

[tonkoshala]

I rather have a big fat Rizoma bar instead of clip-ons. What's needed for that swap? Going for an old cafe look.

I have a bar and adapters that bolt right up to the S4 triple. Not sure who made them, but they work great. I thought about doing the swap, but I like the look feel and adjustablity of the clipons. Lemme know if you interested I'll send you a pic.

[fouramdesigns]

Send it on, send it on!

[Punx Clever]

If the s4's forks are 50mm... i'll sell you my stock s2r 1000 top triple with bar mounts for cheap... have it annod or pc whatever color you want and add whatever 1-1/8" bars you want.

[junior varsity]

That would only work if the S4 steering stem diameter and offset size were also the same. I think it is, but I'm not certain. There is a change from 01 to 02 bikes.

[Punx Clever]

That's true... i'm not sure if it will fit, but if it will