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SEBSPEED

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  1. If you decide to fix the wheel, we have a member here that specializes in it. @cruzinaz Website: https://www.nuwheel.com/ Ask for Kent Can't wait to see full completed pics!
  2. Pick whatever fully adjustable (non-linked brake) forks suit your fancy, get them on the bike, get them tuned by a good suspension shop + the rear to match, then spend $ on good braking components. Most importantly, a good radial master cylinder and ss lines. If that sounds expensive, you're right. lol But it's cheaper than buying a new bike.
  3. I ran mine without the spacer for a bit. I didn't like the excessive play and the noise of the bracket smacking back and forth. Over time, the steel locator can wear on the aluminum caliper bracket, so I made the spacer and started including them. The Extreme Creations kit does not articulate the way the oem setup does. I tried to fix that in my version to make it a little better.
  4. I wish I was able to do that at home... I put that tire on right before heading to Tennessee for a week. I was halfway into the wear bars at 800-ish miles, and the left outer edge sipes disappeared at just over 1000mi. They were very, very fun miles... 😀
  5. That wheel looks awesome! And -7lb is great!! The forged Marchesini/Brembo 1098 wheel I am using weighs 9lb. What made you decide against using the caliper bracket insert?
  6. What's your end goal? There are a ton of choices to make, depending on your goal.
  7. So... 150+ non-electronically tamed horses sound fun, until you have to replace rear tires every 1000 miles...
  8. I forgot to mention, that's an old pair of Icon gloves that have titanium knuckle plates. I was trying to get a pic with sparks coming off my knuckles & knees.
  9. Riding the best roads in the country, again
  10. Thank you Did you measure the length vs the stock side stand? It would be nice to know
  11. Interesting, thanks. Did you try fitting the CBR stand to the VFR bracket first?
  12. It was mostly empty, so not too bad. I only mounted it to use the backrest for a 2up ride, it's off again now.
  13. The suspension revisions are working well so far
  14. So, the shock felt better on my test ride, although still not quite as good as it was before. I was hoping that was due to the tires being worn, but after fitting the new S22's it still did not feel right. Turn-in was lacking and the rear was compressing too much under acceleration. This made the handling suffer especially when exiting corners. So, out with the new and in with the old... A real shame as the gloss red 1200lb spring was a better match for my red paint, but oh well.
  15. That is weird... it feels good and fresh after a rebuild though!
  16. @Mohawk what model year CBR is the stand from?
  17. Of course, no bike does. But, that doesn't mean I don't like having it.
  18. I could definitely use the spacer trick but yeah, that really only works at home. I do have a SSSA rear stand to use in the shop, so I'll give some thought to losing the centerstand and more.
  19. @TimC the tire is/was a Road Attack 3 on the wear bars. I'm replacing it today. I don't think I'll be able to use the stand once I mount up the new Bridgestone S22. It's probably worth mentioning that I am running a 190/55 rear on the 6" Ducati wheel. They are taller than the 180/55's. Not sure it would be enough difference if only running the 180. And thank you! It came off quicker than expected. I have to lose another 20 to hit my goal.
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