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Old 05-09-2006, 12:58 AM
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SV getting ready for prime time
First trackdays are on the 19th and 20th.

The bike -
showa usd forks, new headstock bearings done
gsxr clipons and controls done
new pads, rotors, and ss lines for tokico 6-pot brakes done
1/5 turn throttle done
ohlins shock done
Pirelli SuperCorsa Pro SC2's done
New miniature battery done
Water wetter done
Motul 300V 5-40 racing oil done (at least I think it's oil, it's kind of green!)
Safety wire done
Woodcraft rearsets done
Put deceptively ugly, beat-to-**** tank and stock tail section back on... done!

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wrist surgery - done
gain 3 hp at 7 lbs per by working out at the gym and losing 21 lbs. done
learn how to ride fast..... well, I'm working on it.

Abtech, are you going to either of those track days?
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Old 05-09-2006, 1:10 AM
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Green oil....and it smells so good...like victory!
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Old 05-09-2006, 1:39 AM
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21 pounds! Congratulations.
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Old 05-09-2006, 4:35 AM
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Re: SV getting ready for prime time
Awesome!
But where are the bike pics...
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Re: SV getting ready for prime time
Awesome! Good job on the weight loss, too! Aw, and I won't be there to take the new and improved bike for a spin.
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Old 05-09-2006, 8:12 AM
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Who is running the trackdays? I may try to make one of them.
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Re: SV getting ready for prime time
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Who is running the trackdays? I may try to make one of them.
This is the one on the 19th I'll be at, too. C.O.R.E. is putting on the event the following day...

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edit: It looks like STT is running the C.O.R.E. event for them.

edit2: CBR...looks like you're ready to roll! See you on the 19th.
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Old 05-09-2006, 9:10 AM
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Re: SV getting ready for prime time
Sounds like a fun bike dood. Wish I could be out there w/ ya! I'm sending my forks out today!!!

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Impressive mod list top to bottom.
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Re: SV getting ready for prime time
Congrats on getting the bike together and the weight loss. Very cool.

I'm not quite prepared for the 19th
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Old 05-09-2006, 1:45 PM
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Awesome!
But where are the bike pics...
It looks remarkably similar to the avatar, Bake!.. But the big fork tubes and brake rotors are definitely a change. Where's the pics of the VFR800RR??

I worked so hard on that bike that I was surprised to find I am starting to care about how it looks...I took the lower inner fender off to make it easier to get to the exhaust, and left it off because I can see the shock better now.. does that make me a shallow person? I might browse around for a less alarming-looking tank, too.

By the way, the issue of clipon interference with the tank is gone now.

HG2 and Phobe, thanks for the encouragement on the weight.. there's still a few HP left "in reserve," if you know what I mean.
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I lost 1 horsepower.

Had a fitness evaluation tonight and found out that in 6 months I've lost 4 pounds of fat and gained 10 pounds of lean body mass. I've been watching my weight creep up slowly and I was worried that I was getting fatter, so it's a huge relief. But I'll be slower.
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Got a much better looking tank for $100, so I'll post some pics when I get back from COTU.

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I'll be there on the 19th, with my SV650 and the RC51 just in case I don't have the SV650 running right.

I think my wife is coming to take photo's.

Oh my SV is red with yellow plates full race bodywork has R6 air intake on the front. (don't ask it was cheap)
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Cool, I'll get to meet a couple more .orgers.

The RC51 is ready (as it will get), but might be last minute getting the race hawk together.
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It looks remarkably similar to the avatar, Bake!.. But the big fork tubes and brake rotors are definitely a change. Where's the pics of the VFR800RR??
Unfortunately they had to be substituted with pics of the rebuilt 929 that some idiot threw down the road...
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I hope Abtech can join us-Looks like CBRVFR will be a tough one to catch.
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Old 05-12-2006, 12:00 AM
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Not that hard, actually..

I'll be going out with new suspension, new tires, new brakes, etc.etc. I'll be taking it SLOW for a while. Not that fond of hospital food.

I'm hoping to get the sag set before I go out.. Red Rider, can you help with that?
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I'm hoping to get the sag set before I go out.. Red Rider, can you help with that?
A little late in replying (so what else is new)...be glad to help.
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A little late in replying (so what else is new)...be glad to help.
At least you didn't already reply to the same post twice
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I hope Abtech can join us-Looks like CBRVFR will be a tough one to catch.
I had hoped to make a last minute run, but I had surgery on my right hand earlier this month and it doesn't look like it will be healed enough to make the cut by Friday. I don't want to have to do it again and take a chance on missing Fireblades.org Days @ Grattan next month.

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Bummer...heal fast. We want you at 100% for our event!
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Damn-and I thought i would at last have a chance of keeping up with you.

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