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DexterMorgan
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« on: June 02, 2013, 06:11:48 PM » |
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I have a few extra bucks i can spend on my bike so i need some opinions....I suck at deciding what to buy because there are so many things i want to do for this beast. I know $400 does not go far when buying good parts for our bikes but step by step....
I have somewhat narrowed it down between:
CRG RC2 (black) levers & Rizoma black brake/clutch reservoirs
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Carbon fiber rear tire hugger, carbon fiber top fuel tank/key guard cover and MotoDynamic smoked integrated tail light...
Thoughts and ideas please!
What a great problem to have lol.
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DarkMonster620
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« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2013, 06:16:21 PM » |
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How about: CRG RC2 levers + tail light . . .
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« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2013, 06:35:32 PM » |
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I would skip the fender, too hard to see and no performance gain. the levers are a good choice, and the reservoirs are in line of sight. My thinking is that if it does not make the bike lighter and faster, it better be good looking!
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« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2013, 06:54:53 PM » |
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Superbike school. That was far and away the best dough I've ever spent on my bike. Easy 20hp improvement.
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DexterMorgan
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« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2013, 08:15:32 PM » |
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All good points.....only thing is, the bike is plenty fast and light for me now. So I am trying to replace cheaper parts for nicer ones. When I first walk up to my bike, the reservoirs/levers and cheap plastic parts(rear hugger, belt covers) all jump out at me. Spike- That big ugly plastic rear hugger is very easy to see on my bike lol. No rear pegs/tail kit/shotgun exhaust make it jump out at you. Suzy- I would LOVE to do a super bike school. After my aesthetic mods are done.  I've never seen one available in good ole Michigan either. Gonna have to research that. |
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Skybarney
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« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2013, 10:18:48 PM » |
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Levers. You touch them constantly and they are a huge part of the "feel" of a good ride. It feels good just pulling back on a quality clutch/break lever.
Carbon fender? Meh' do the carbon stuff when you have some silly cash to burn. An integrated taillight or brighter headlight bulbs are never a bad plan as it can only make you more visible. If you want go go ape shit you could always get some shiny Rizoma reservoirs as I hated the plastic crap......
Spend it all!
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« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2013, 10:20:51 PM » |
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What about fork and shock springs? If it looks good that's all fine and dandy but even a log wagon with a great paint job is fast if you get a good hill.
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DexterMorgan
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« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2013, 10:36:33 PM » |
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Levers. You touch them constantly and they are a huge part of the "feel" of a good ride. It feels good just pulling back on a quality clutch/break lever.
Carbon fender? Meh' do the carbon stuff when you have some silly cash to burn. An integrated taillight or brighter headlight bulbs are never a bad plan as it can only make you more visible. If you want go go ape shit you could always get some shiny Rizoma reservoirs as I hated the plastic crap......
Spend it all!
Yeah I am pretty sure I'm going to do the CRG levers and Rizoma reservoirs for now.....I sent you a PM Sky. |
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DexterMorgan
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« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2013, 10:06:31 PM » |
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Thanks for the heads up on that....the money is pretty much spent in my mind...been drooling over the anodized black Rizoma reservoirs and black CRG RC2 levers.....gonna order em this week.  |
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« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2013, 12:48:08 AM » |
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+1 or even a basic set-up
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« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2013, 07:36:53 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2013, 07:56:19 AM » |
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I think carbon world may have some of the best CF. They use an autoclave instead of vacuum bags and it just comes out nicer.
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« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2013, 08:44:11 AM » |
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Either set up your suspension for your weight or gearing change. 14T front with a 41T rear. AFAM makes good sprockets you can use with the OEM carrier. You'll have to get a new chain if you do both front and rear sprockets.
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DexterMorgan
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« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2013, 07:51:04 PM » |
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Either set up your suspension for your weight or gearing change. 14T front with a 41T rear. AFAM makes good sprockets you can use with the OEM carrier. You'll have to get a new chain if you do both front and rear sprockets.
Getting the suspension dialed in will be the next thing I do. I do feel like I have been getting the crap beat outta me lately....is this a sign that the suspension is too stiff? I am a husky guy...about 5'10 200 lbs....how would they adjust for that? |
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