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Offline C_Henry

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Set up basics , some questions
« on: August 11, 2016, 10:01:46 PM »
I'm trying to learn the proper ins and outs of a real street type set up. Could someone here help me out with a few questions I have?
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Re: Set up basics , some questions
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2016, 12:18:15 PM »


I'm trying to learn the proper ins and outs of a real street type set up.

Could someone here help me out with a few questions I have?



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Re: Set up basics , some questions
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2016, 01:43:22 PM »
Fast compression slow rebound on the rear
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Re: Set up basics , some questions
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2016, 05:15:09 PM »
Whats the deal with short necking , deraked triple trees , ect ? 
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Re: Set up basics , some questions
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2016, 11:28:08 AM »
Learn to ride the bike before you start spending huge money on mods
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Re: Set up basics , some questions
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2016, 01:08:10 PM »
Learn to ride the bike before you start spending huge money on mods

I understand what your saying. Just curious if these mods could help down the road . I've been et racing 13 years .
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Re: Set up basics , some questions
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2016, 08:12:46 PM »
Unless your running big power you won't see a big difference with those mods.
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Re: Set up basics , some questions
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2016, 04:50:31 AM »
Unless your running big power you won't see a big difference with those mods.

No , no big power here . I guess I'll cut my forks a bit and a rear shock and practice.  Thanks! :thumb:
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Re: Set up basics , some questions
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2016, 10:23:24 AM »
Adjust your stock shock and strap the front for now. There is nothing that can replace seat time
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Re: Set up basics , some questions
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2016, 12:04:32 PM »
Adjust your stock shock and strap the front for now. There is nothing that can replace seat time

Yep , that's what I've been doing on a 1397. I'm thinking this 1507 is gonna need something a bit better though
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