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Lucky
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 11:13 am: |
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What would you recommend the next mod i make to my 05 xb9r? so far i have the race kit. |
Dago
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 11:16 am: |
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1 - steering damper 2 - track day(s) |
Stavross
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 11:21 am: |
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devil pod intake, decent tires, better seat |
Lucky
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 11:31 am: |
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i probably should have added where to find them to. manufacturers and so forth |
Bomber
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 11:38 am: |
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nothin you can do to your bike will make it faster than improving the rider -- it's one of the cheapest things you can do (100 to 250 cash dollars american for a track day or class), and by far the most cost effecient |
Lucky
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 11:50 am: |
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i have been checking into track time and getting the proper gear for a track day. i need boots, a leather suit, better gloves. thats gonna get quite expensive any suggestions for shops. |
Dago
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 11:52 am: |
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check the sponsors section of this web site for links on where to find the goods. Daves and American Sport Bikes are my two favorite vendors. |
Scitz
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 12:12 pm: |
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I recently bought the HeliBar handle bars from American Sport Bike and was really impressed. It made the bike feel a lot better going into the corners and the riding posistion is more comfortable. Also make sure you have the Frame Pucks or some other frame slider. |
Jaredkuper
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 12:23 pm: |
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Definitely go for the gear. Even if you aren't using it for track days (though track days are the best thing you can do) you shouldn't be without the gear anyway. |
Bomber
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 12:25 pm: |
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can't go wrong at the sponsors -- chek the XB board for specific gear the sponsors may or may not carry ofr other stuff/sources I'll hush up right after I sugges that good gear is likely a better investment than mods for your bike (most track days will accept good one piece or zip together fabric riding suits, btw) sorry man, can't help it -- seen too many folks injure themselves due to a lack of gear (me too, come to think of it ;-} ) rant done, promise |
Scitz
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 12:29 pm: |
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For the gear you should check eBay if your looking to save some money. I've been watching for a used leather suit for track day and some textile gear for the street. I have a nice leather jacket but it's black and get real hot in the summer. Gear should be your first investment. I've laid a bike down with T-shirt and Jeans, had a helmet on, and it's not fun taking care of road rash. I wear the Draggin Jeans with Kevlar inserts for daily riding and have heard good testomonials from people who have wrecked. |
Lucky
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 12:52 pm: |
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i have gear for street but not for track. had i thought in advance i could of overlapped the two. |
Metalstorm
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 01:18 pm: |
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If I were going to use the bike on a track I'd seek out a shop that specializes in suspension setup & get her dialed in just right. Hell, I have no intention of going to the track but I might just go to one of these shops just as well. |
Lucky
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 01:27 pm: |
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stavross do you have a devil pod intake? or does anyone know if the devil pod intake that stavross referred to earlier is worth getting? |
Scitz
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 02:44 pm: |
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From what I understand it's not worth getting. Read this thread. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/108365.html?1114713275 |
Jaredkuper
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 04:18 pm: |
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Many track schools allow you to rent gear. I don't have a one-peice or zip together either, so I rent mine at the track. You must usually have your own gloves (most quality street gloves should be ok) and I would recommend having your own boots. |
Biofilter
| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 04:29 pm: |
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someone here recommended www.newenoughleathers.com to me here and i got my leather jacket at almost half price. It was bran new and im very happy with it |
Lucky
| Posted on Saturday, May 07, 2005 - 05:59 am: |
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thanks to everyone for the advice. |