| Author | Message | ||
     Vonsliek |
factory susp. upgrades . ie: pro series springs for front & rear .. worth it?? also, i weigh 173# on average .. i guess w. 1pc. alpinestars & back protector & daytona boots & Astar gloves i am a healthy 200# on bike?? w/ stock susp. any recommended settings for bumpy tracks for my weight? i run diablo corsa rubber for general .. recommended air??? we are at abt 5000ft .. anyone running full or heavily opened airbox?? will raceckit ecm handle & manage fueling enough to no be too lean at this alt. w/ racekit filter & muffler on '05 model xb12r? anyone got a full fairing they have somewhat damaged that they'd let go real cheap .. i wanna make a mould & restyle it. any one w/ spare wheels (front & rear) for a great deal?? i have LOTS of ideas .. just no cash .. so looking for sweet deals, benevolence, tattoo trades - i'll ride to USA for consummtion of deals if have to. anyone wanting tatto style desings relating to buells, i am available for trades. paul .. wannabe racer #01 | ||
| Diablobrian |
tires should be right around 30/30 for the track according to the Pirelli vendors. Your ECM should be able to handle the open airbox with the race kit on a 12. Suspension settings are a very personal thing for racers, what works for you may not be right for anyone else. You'll need to develop your own for each track. The stock suspension will work for you for a while. Buell worked with Max McCallister to develop the suspension for the XB's. I'd talk to Traxxion Dynamics about getting springs and valving designed for your weight and riding style. Suspension upgrades is the best way to spend your money to make the bike faster as a new racer. I wouldn't worry about styling the fairings just yet. On a race bike you will crash. custom fairings are not as easy to replace between races as off the shelf fairings. If you're on a budget talk to Henry Duga about a belly pan for your bike. It'll be much cheaper than a full fairing kit. Also remember to route your crank case and gas tank vents to "puke tanks" small baby bottles work pretty well for this, cut the hole in the tip a little larger, and stuff the tube(s) into the bottle. then zip tie it where ever you have room for it. | ||
| Trojan |
Remember that those tyre pressures are measured COLD. If you are using tyre warmers then they should be around 36 psi HOT. | ||
| Glitch |
i have LOTS of ideas .. just no cash .. Welcome to the club! |
