The mod plan

sheepofblue · 03-29-2005, 9:51 PM

OK the budget is whipped but I can still plot for the future. My goal is less on increasing HP, rather I want to improve handling and weight. So here is my proposed mod shopping list first to last:

Steering Damper (likely Scotts)
Frame Sliders
Track Plastic
Fork work
Ohlins rear shock
Slipper Clutch
Lighter rims

Feel free to critique and recommend brands (and missing items). Also I have the pipes and power commander already installed.

ND4SPD · 03-29-2005, 9:55 PM

Braided lines

TGZ13 · 03-29-2005, 9:55 PM

Sato Clipons for the adjustability and ease to change parst if god forbid you have to

Like ND said braided lines are a much better improvement... i chose stock pads with the SS lines for a firm yet not over powerful feel

ND4SPD · 03-29-2005, 9:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TGZ13

Sato Clipons for the adjustability and ease to change parst if god forbid you have to

and rearsets

Newfie TLR · 03-29-2005, 9:56 PM

Looks like a sweet wish list Wooly Wonder. Any estimates on total??

Just as a note, I thought forks were pretty decent on the RC's!! Why are they so high on the list??

TGZ13 · 03-29-2005, 9:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

and rearsets

Yeah that too but more so the clipons... you can adjust them lots of ways which makes comfort better.

TGZ13 · 03-29-2005, 9:59 PM

Dont remember what mods the bike already has besides the pipes but if it wasn't already done do the free mods.... flapper & soft rev. They do make a difference and **** its free

sheepofblue · 03-29-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Newfie TLR

Looks like a sweet wish list Wooly Wonder. Any estimates on total??

Just as a note, I thought forks were pretty decent on the RC's!! Why are they so high on the list??

Seems everyone complains and says have DK rework them. Especially if you are heavier. Not sure on the $$ it will be incremental, I would like to do the sliders and damper by Grattan but...

Revised list:
Steering Damper (likely Scotts)
Frame Sliders
SS Brake lines
Track Plastic
Fork work
Sato clip ons
Ohlins rear shock
Slipper Clutch
Lighter rims

TGZ13 · 03-29-2005, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Revised list:
Steering Damper (likely Scotts)
Frame Sliders
SS Brake lines
Track Plastic
Fork work
Sato clip ons
Ohlins rear shock
Slipper Clutch
Lighter rims

I will take one of each... well except the clipons and lines since I have those already

sheepofblue · 03-29-2005, 10:14 PM

Ooops I also originally was thinking of going galfer wave rotors to reduce sprung/spinning weight by a few pounds (they claim four) but an informed critic said bad idea.

TGZ13 · 03-29-2005, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Ooops I also originally was thinking of going galfer wave rotors to reduce sprung/spinning weight by a few pounds (they claim four) but an informed critic said bad idea.

Can always do a 520 with different gearing

NinerPilot · 03-29-2005, 10:18 PM

Make the damper low on the list as the RC is very stable. I slapped mine on there because I had it, but I wouldnt have bought one right away... The $$$ you are talking on a slipper clutch and wheels insnt a small amount, so be prepared for that. The SP2 got lighter wheels than the SP1 from the factory.
Chris

Newfie TLR · 03-29-2005, 10:19 PM

Holy Chit Sheep, you have better than the cost of a new bike with all those mods!!!

NinerPilot · 03-29-2005, 10:19 PM

Oh, and a 520 chain conversion is a good place to start, less weight, and less rotational mass.
Chris

TGZ13 · 03-29-2005, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NinerPilot

The $$$ you are talking on a slipper clutch and wheels insnt a small amount, so be prepared for that. The SP2 got lighter wheels than the SP1 from the factory.
Chris

If I remember right I thinkk its about a grand for the slipper

sheepofblue · 03-29-2005, 10:22 PM

Didn't say I would be able to achieve the list just what i want

Interesting on the damper Niner, i have notice mine kick in on the RR and that is road use

The Ohlins down would be if I get into racing it.

TGZ13 · 03-29-2005, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Interesting on the damper Niner, i have notice mine kick in on the RR and that is road use

So far even my hamfisted throttle control hasn't had the rc break loose and try to buck me YET!!

Thing just sticks... and my suspension is far from where it needs to be right now.

Bacchus · 03-29-2005, 10:33 PM

/threadjack/ Sheep, isn't it time to rotate your avatar?

/end threadjack/

sheepofblue · 03-29-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TGZ13

So far even my hamfisted throttle control hasn't had the rc break loose and try to buck me YET!!

Thing just sticks... and my suspension is far from where it needs to be right now.

Guess it is the RR inline effect. If you romp it the front end will get light quick, or it might even try the bear dance

TGZ13 · 03-29-2005, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Guess it is the RR inline effect. If you romp it the front end will get light quick, or it might even try the bear dance

Oh the RC front will come right up even with my 220lb fat ass hanging over the tank

The rear likes to dig in and shoot the front up on command... especially with a gearing change

OSIRIS · 03-30-2005, 12:33 AM

Why not put the frame sliders at the top of the list? They're only like $50, right?

JAMI6989 · 03-30-2005, 12:53 AM

I'd put the 15/41 520 conversion (didn't see it on the mods list in his ad) at the top of the list and move the damper down the list a little. They way people are tossing their RCs lately, you should be able to sell your stock plastics, clipons, rearsets etc etc for some ok money.

Gimme 2 more weeks and my list will be minimal, just BST carbon wheels left! Mmmmmmmmm!

Baketech · 03-30-2005, 6:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

OK the budget is whipped but I can still plot for the future. My goal is less on increasing HP, rather I want to improve handling and weight. So here is my proposed mod shopping list first to last:

Steering Damper (likely Scotts)
Frame Sliders
Track Plastic
Fork work
Ohlins rear shock
Slipper Clutch
Lighter rims

The biggest thing that bike needs is a gearing change...

The track plastic is arguably a good move....after that bin the list and do 10-12 trackdays with the funds instead....

HondaGalToo · 03-30-2005, 8:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

The biggest thing that bike needs is a gearing change...

The track plastic is arguably a good move....after that bin the list and do 10-12 trackdays with the funds instead....

This makes sense to me, too. Unless the suspension is as bad as the fireblades', then upgrade it. A slipper clutch is way expensive, not sure why that's on your list?