Sometimes you encounter...

[Mr Lefty]

he's also racing next year... so I'm sure he's gonna get enough... or at least a lot of track time...

[NONE_too_SOFT]

Originally Posted by DLIT

While this is true, you clearly don't have a clue about good suspension components.

im just saying that funds could have been allocated more efficiantly to get the overall goal. There are other suspension options out there, much cheaper, that would produce the same general effect he's looking for. shiney toys dont win races.

his money though, so i'll stand over here w/ the rest of you jealous cunts.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by DLIT

While this is true, you clearly don't have a clue about good suspension components.

Seems to be a common thread in many of his posts.

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

im just saying that funds could have been allocated more efficiantly to get the overall goal. There are other suspension options out there, much cheaper, that would produce the same general effect he's looking for. shiney toys dont win races.

his money though, so i'll stand over here w/ the rest of you jealous cunts.

What is the overall goal?

Is racing is the order of the day, finishing as close the the front is the only goal that really matters.

If the TTX will help him accomplish that, it is money well spent.

The 2009 season kicks off in either Feb or March. How many trackdays can one expect to get in in that time?

[Trip]

suspension is never wasted money. If you want to race or really improve your lap times, that's probably the first mod you should do to your bike before exhausts and all that other stuff.

[Amber Lamps]

I almost always send my shit to Race Tech but I don't know what he is paying for that shock. A guy CEO's size is exactly what the stock components of that bike were made for...he probably could have made due with some re-valving,etc. On the other hand,hey it's his loot,if he's got it why not? Besides,considering what I think his long range plans are,he'll be needing top-shelf components eventually,so why not now if he can afford it?

[ceo012384]

Originally Posted by marko138

Your skills are not suffecient enough to need a shock like that. Keep working on lap times, asshole.

Only top experts NEED stuff like this. However I guarantee you it will drop my lap times.

Also, you're out of your range of expertise here.

Originally Posted by Trip

After all that bitching and whining you did about not wanting to get your suspension done, you finally listened to wisdom. It's about damn time.

Like I said, a deal I couldn't refuse.

Also, I have made a lot of improvement since I said that, and my goals are now different...

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

wonder how many track days that spring would have bought you.

You mean the track days I won't be doing anymore (unless they are free)?

Open race practices thursdays and fridays before race weekends. Practice saturday and sunday mornings before the races.

Originally Posted by DLIT

While this is true, you clearly don't have a clue about good suspension components.

Exactly, my man.

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

he's also racing next year... so I'm sure he's gonna get enough... or at least a lot of track time...

Someone's starting to get it...

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

im just saying that funds could have been allocated more efficiantly to get the overall goal. There are other suspension options out there, much cheaper, that would produce the same general effect he's looking for. shiney toys dont win races.

his money though, so i'll stand over here w/ the rest of you jealous cunts.

You continue to have no idea what you're talking about.

Also, you have no idea how little I paid for this shock.

Originally Posted by shmike

Is racing is the order of the day, finishing as close the the front is the only goal that really matters.

If the TTX will help him accomplish that, it is money well spent.

Exactly.

The extent to which this bike will be set up by the start of the season, I guarantee you will decrease my laptimes heavily and increase my confidence (which in turn drops lap times) severalfold.

Originally Posted by Trip

suspension is never wasted money. If you want to race or really improve your lap times, that's probably the first mod you should do to your bike before exhausts and all that other stuff.

I have gotten to a point where the bike gets very unhappy in various situations. This and other things will alleviate much of that and I will be able to push that much harder.

There are stages of track riding. I am at the second one.

1. Your suspension is no matter. You could be riding with rigid forks and a hardtail and it wouldn't matter.

2. You're fast enough that suspension plays a role. You may not NEED top shelf components but they will certainly help, and allow you to realize the room you have to improve to the next stage.

3. You're fucking fast. You NEED good suspension.

[ceo012384]

Anyways, I will continue to set up my bike, and race it.

I guess I won't bother posting up what I do to the bike since clearly this crew of keyboard racers (some of whom haven't even done track days) clearly know what I need and don't need without ever having ridden with me.

[Mr Lefty]

you're still a cock fiend.

[Trip]

I am more of the opinion that a suspension setup correctly for the rider is a must for anyone who wants to do any sort of sport riding, any skill level. It makes a world of a difference to ride a properly setup bike. If you can't afford the pricey bits, it's worth it to get the suspension dialed in.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Trip

I am more of the opinion that a suspension setup correctly for the rider is a must for anyone who wants to do any sort of sport riding, any skill level. It makes a world of a difference to ride a properly setup bike. If you can't afford the pricey bits, it's worth it to get the suspension dialed in.

Always true! Hell,I think it"s worth it regardless how you ride. The bike just "feels" better... like a tailored suit vs off the rack.