This only applies to new bikes, but I always thought it would be cool if dealerships did the following when you bought a bike:
Set sag
If sag cannot be set because the stock springs don't have enough range for the rider, swap out the fork/shock springs to match rider weight
That would make too much sense, though. It would cost a little more, but at least people would get the most from their new bike right away.
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Very nicely done. I agree that a nice big NACA duct would break up the slab-sidedness of the 916, too. They only had a NAC-let™ near the belly pan.
You're not that old, are you? :blush:
Can you release it quickly enough if necessary? Or, does it really just add some friction to fight the throttle return spring? The nub may beat your or the tank in the wind. You need some test rides!
Oh, and don't let BR see that picture in the background of him railing the Dragon. You know about that ego of his, right?