well, after a bunch of reading, and figuring out what i wanna do with my "track day career" (continue with just track days, casual racing for fun, or some SERIOUS racing for parts and money), i've decided what i'm going to do with the suspension.
since i'm currently at the upper end of level 2 (intermediate) and don't have any real desire to spend the money to race and all that, my ultimate goal is to simply put up respectable times in level 4 (advanced) group at track days. at this point, i'm realizing how inferior the stock R6 shock is, and how much it costs to upgrade. so, in order to save money a bit, i've come up with a plan that agrees with both my plans, and my wallet.
i'm going to upgrade the rear suspension, and keep the stock forks for a while - just get them retuned now i'm LOADS quicker than the last time i had them touched. i'll also do a refresh with HIGH END oil considering it's got about 9k miles on her and i've never touched the front end.
anyhow, what i'm looking for, is suggestions on rear possibilities. should i simply buy a new one sprung for me? buy used, respring if wrong? revalve/respring my stock one? JUST respring my stock one? i'm open to almost anything... however i AM on a budget as this is one of the things that i CAN'T get a hookup on with my current "connections."
anyhow, looking for some input from the suspension gurus, and racers/fast guys.
oh, and if you whore this thread, i'll report it, and it'll get deleted. suspension is serious business, and this forum NEEDS a serious thread for a change. :fact
GO!!!!!
since i'm currently at the upper end of level 2 (intermediate) and don't have any real desire to spend the money to race and all that, my ultimate goal is to simply put up respectable times in level 4 (advanced) group at track days. at this point, i'm realizing how inferior the stock R6 shock is, and how much it costs to upgrade. so, in order to save money a bit, i've come up with a plan that agrees with both my plans, and my wallet.
i'm going to upgrade the rear suspension, and keep the stock forks for a while - just get them retuned now i'm LOADS quicker than the last time i had them touched. i'll also do a refresh with HIGH END oil considering it's got about 9k miles on her and i've never touched the front end.
anyhow, what i'm looking for, is suggestions on rear possibilities. should i simply buy a new one sprung for me? buy used, respring if wrong? revalve/respring my stock one? JUST respring my stock one? i'm open to almost anything... however i AM on a budget as this is one of the things that i CAN'T get a hookup on with my current "connections."
anyhow, looking for some input from the suspension gurus, and racers/fast guys.
oh, and if you whore this thread, i'll report it, and it'll get deleted. suspension is serious business, and this forum NEEDS a serious thread for a change. :fact
GO!!!!!