I'll start off with the why first. I was in a motorcycle accident on may 14 on my Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory which totaled the bike, caused a minor TBI, broke my left thumb, and would have severed my leg off my body had I not been wearing textile protective pants. I still have my CBR929RR that I had intended to sell for 3k-3500. Due to this accident and my long recovery I have ahead of me I have time to think about what motorcycling means to me and despite this life changing crash I still love motorcycles. Amid all this I have struggled with what I want to do next and since I can't really ride the CBR on the road any more because it hurts my back on long rides as would any replacement sport bike I think my best plan would be to take my adventurous side to the track with my 929 and get something else like possibly a FZ-07 for day rides and light touring.
Ok. So I have taken the CBR to the track but is needs a small bit of work before hand namely a fork service as iots just starting to leak and the suspension guy at my track day said I should get it re sprung and upgraded. I priced that out at 450 for a full rebuild and gold valve and spring upgrade. Also the friends of mine that have been riding it from time to time have been telling me the brakes are had to use and they hjave to pull very hard on the lever. Previously it was 2 finger stoppie capable
The bike has basic track upgrades like braided lines and EBC pads. It has a slip on and power commander as well as -1 on the front sprocket although the chain is still the original chain and has 17k miles on it. I have Q3's with plenty of tread as well.
I have some upgrades that I have been thinking about and wanted to get some feedback on.
1. with the forks being upgraded I have to ask how long will I be able to make due with the stock shock. Is it good enough that I will be able to keep it on until after I am fast enough to move to slicks or will I hit its limit earlier than that. I am not fast now but I have good lines and am intent on putting in the time to improve.
2. 520 chain conversion with -1/+2 gearing. with how old the stock chain is it might be wise to look into replacing it all after a few track days. interested in hearing thoughts on a 520 and weather to go with steel or aluminium rear sprocket.
3. Rearsets. I am looking at these both ti get higher pegs and use the GP shift so I will not have my toes pointing down wile cornering since last time I ought my boot. Thing is I am not sure I could swing the high price for named brand. Whats the thought on these 110 dollar ebay units?
4. Penske or Nitron 2 way adjustable shock. This is of course going to be the big upgrade that really changes the bike but also expensive. The real question with this is how fast will I out perform what the stock unit can give me.
5. Other things I need or am interested in are better tank grip pads, a seat back bump stop or something to help bracing on acceleration, possible master cylinder upgrade. 1/4 or 1/6 turn throttle. Race fairings when the time is right.
Very interested to hear peoples takes on this stuff.
Ok. So I have taken the CBR to the track but is needs a small bit of work before hand namely a fork service as iots just starting to leak and the suspension guy at my track day said I should get it re sprung and upgraded. I priced that out at 450 for a full rebuild and gold valve and spring upgrade. Also the friends of mine that have been riding it from time to time have been telling me the brakes are had to use and they hjave to pull very hard on the lever. Previously it was 2 finger stoppie capable
The bike has basic track upgrades like braided lines and EBC pads. It has a slip on and power commander as well as -1 on the front sprocket although the chain is still the original chain and has 17k miles on it. I have Q3's with plenty of tread as well.
I have some upgrades that I have been thinking about and wanted to get some feedback on.
1. with the forks being upgraded I have to ask how long will I be able to make due with the stock shock. Is it good enough that I will be able to keep it on until after I am fast enough to move to slicks or will I hit its limit earlier than that. I am not fast now but I have good lines and am intent on putting in the time to improve.
2. 520 chain conversion with -1/+2 gearing. with how old the stock chain is it might be wise to look into replacing it all after a few track days. interested in hearing thoughts on a 520 and weather to go with steel or aluminium rear sprocket.
3. Rearsets. I am looking at these both ti get higher pegs and use the GP shift so I will not have my toes pointing down wile cornering since last time I ought my boot. Thing is I am not sure I could swing the high price for named brand. Whats the thought on these 110 dollar ebay units?
4. Penske or Nitron 2 way adjustable shock. This is of course going to be the big upgrade that really changes the bike but also expensive. The real question with this is how fast will I out perform what the stock unit can give me.
5. Other things I need or am interested in are better tank grip pads, a seat back bump stop or something to help bracing on acceleration, possible master cylinder upgrade. 1/4 or 1/6 turn throttle. Race fairings when the time is right.
Very interested to hear peoples takes on this stuff.