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Mr Lefty · 11-24-2008, 07:43 PM

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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.

very true. I had my bike setup for just myself... it was horrible with my bags... next time I'm adjusting the suspension for the bags.

Dnyce · 11-24-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

i swear, short ppl and their temper tantrums

nice find tho, when are you getting it/getting it on on your bike?

NONE_too_SOFT · 11-25-2008, 12:26 AM

appologies.

I know what your trying to go for and only wish i could do the same right now. fortunatly i've still got time on my side.

Either way, you still havent told us how much of a steal you got this for. we talking pennies to the dollar or what?

OneSickPsycho · 11-25-2008, 01:07 AM

Suspension is at the top of my list as far as where my money's going into my bike...

No Worries · 11-25-2008, 01:28 AM

When I bought my 79 GS1000, it came with rear shocks that had adjustable damping. The first bike to have it. Wow. I could set them for cornering or touring.

In the late 80's, they started to wear out. I approached Works Performance. Their top of the line shocks were around $300. About a third of the value of the bike. I thought about it for a while and bought them. They transformed the bike.

They were taller than the original shocks, plus the originals had sagged. Now I have to be on tip-toe at stops. But on most curvy roads, I can hang with modern bikes. Which pisses them off to no end. Priceless.

marko138 · 11-25-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Oh shut the fuck up you whiny bitch. Go back to my thread and look at the bullshit you wrote when I posted about buying some Ohlins for my bike. Ass knocker.

You'll keep posting, and we'll keep busting. Fuck off.

zortness · 11-25-2008, 11:23 AM

What do you have done to the front? I think the front suspension helps a lot more with bike stability and cornerspeed confidence, but the rear lets you get on the gas harder coming out of the corners.

Either way, definitely a good investment. I'll trade you my year old ohlins rear for that one =)

ceo012384 · 11-25-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

nice find tho, when are you getting it/getting it on on your bike?

Should be showing up later this week. I'm not in a big rush to get it on. I will probably just drool on it for a few hours.

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

Either way, you still havent told us how much of a steal you got this for. we talking pennies to the dollar or what?

I got it for half price. The most you can find usually on these things is 15-20 %.

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Originally Posted by marko138

Go back to my thread and look at the bullshit you wrote when I posted about buying some Ohlins for my bike

There is a huge difference between you talking about buying an entire set of ohlins forks for your BUELL STREET BIKE than me trying to get my suspension set up properly on my RACE BIKE.

Not to mention I will have my forks reworked and this shock purchased for a total cost that is less than HALF of what you were considering spending on those forks...

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Originally Posted by zortness

What do you have done to the front? I think the front suspension helps a lot more with bike stability and cornerspeed confidence, but the rear lets you get on the gas harder coming out of the corners.

Either way, definitely a good investment. I'll trade you my year old ohlins rear for that one =)

The forks are the next order of business this winter. They need new oil and seals and bushings anyways, so I will do that and at the same time do a revalving and respringing at the very least. It will be a financial decision at that point. Revalve and respring is most likely. Maybe play with the oil weight a bit to get the desired characteristics.

marko138 · 11-25-2008, 02:16 PM

Poser.

ceo012384 · 12-01-2008, 12:19 PM

Now I just have to install it, and sit on my ass for 5 months until I can try it out!

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11-25-2008, 12:26 AM	#23
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	appologies. I know what your trying to go for and only wish i could do the same right now. fortunatly i've still got time on my side. Either way, you still havent told us how much of a steal you got this for. we talking pennies to the dollar or what?

11-25-2008, 01:07 AM	#24
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Suspension is at the top of my list as far as where my money's going into my bike...

11-25-2008, 01:28 AM	#25
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	When I bought my 79 GS1000, it came with rear shocks that had adjustable damping. The first bike to have it. Wow. I could set them for cornering or touring. In the late 80's, they started to wear out. I approached Works Performance. Their top of the line shocks were around $300. About a third of the value of the bike. I thought about it for a while and bought them. They transformed the bike. They were taller than the original shocks, plus the originals had sagged. Now I have to be on tip-toe at stops. But on most curvy roads, I can hang with modern bikes. Which pisses them off to no end. Priceless.