Track ready again

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Track ready again

#1 Post by pstamper » Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:59 pm

New season with Circuit Of The Americas for first track weekend and excited, nervous, and scared. Transmission leak fixed and suspension all freshened up with new seals and fluids. 90 pound fork spring resulting in less preload which should improve front end feel. Will see. 60% chance of rain on and I am hoping it goes up even more by the weekend. Less traffic. Hope the new 17 tooth front sprocket will give a new view for liter bike riders.

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Re: Track ready again

#2 Post by tacky1 » Tue Mar 07, 2017 11:36 pm

Looking good Paul, Be interesting to see how the new springs work out..
1985 RZv500
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Re: Track ready again

#3 Post by pstamper » Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:22 pm

I am also. Had 80 lb spring and had a lot of preload to get them right. Rebuilt the forks my self after purchasing a Race Tech spring compression tool. Had rear shock fully serviced by the company that built it. Sag is at 30 on both till I see how it does. Will probably settle around 30 front 27 back. With 17 tooth sprocket will need to adjust braking markers a bit. The lower revs should help in a few corners also. I am thinking some of the liter guys will reconsider the last second passes at the end of the back straight. Doing the Advanced Rider Class again also.Going to work on tightening a few corners and getting my head out over my arm. Rain chances are coming down but I am still hoping for a wet Saturday.

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Re: Track ready again

#4 Post by pstamper » Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:31 am

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