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Since the ‘22 thread looks like it is closing (without any fights, a first!) I’ll pick it up here.
Coming from a ‘15 PaniR track only bike and a year of ‘21 Hypermotard track/street perspective.
Getting the break in miles done then it will mostly be track only, will list out the build with pics later, but similar to the road @Alkhater was going down, exhaust, Ohlins, etc.
Top 3 revelations on my first 100 mile usual route;
1) Forgot about the heat! Manageable by moving my butt a lot but haven’t felt THAT for a few years. Was in a summer textile suit, will be negligible at the track in leathers.
2) Undertail Akra without db killers is an ear drum buster below 6k! Outrageously sexy but will dump the AirPods for real foam tomorrow.
3) I have never used first gear so much on any other bike. Super tall and the ECU felt like there was an anti-stall blip that would happen if it thought my throttle to clutch ratio was off when leaving a dead stop, pretty slick. Didn’t read about that as a feature but sure felt like it multiple times.
Came back from a Cali Superbike thing at Pitt and was impressed mostly with the ergo of the S1000RR. So much more comfortable than my 1199 which made achieving a solid body position a lot easier. All the media reports said the V4 was in the same direction and that is dead on, felt immediately at home.
Looking forward to participating in the V4 forum with real world experience.
One question, Gear Position Sensor and Quickshift Sensor are the only recommended spare parts that can foul a weekend? Want to stock up on a few common parts.
Coming from a ‘15 PaniR track only bike and a year of ‘21 Hypermotard track/street perspective.
Getting the break in miles done then it will mostly be track only, will list out the build with pics later, but similar to the road @Alkhater was going down, exhaust, Ohlins, etc.
Top 3 revelations on my first 100 mile usual route;
1) Forgot about the heat! Manageable by moving my butt a lot but haven’t felt THAT for a few years. Was in a summer textile suit, will be negligible at the track in leathers.
2) Undertail Akra without db killers is an ear drum buster below 6k! Outrageously sexy but will dump the AirPods for real foam tomorrow.
3) I have never used first gear so much on any other bike. Super tall and the ECU felt like there was an anti-stall blip that would happen if it thought my throttle to clutch ratio was off when leaving a dead stop, pretty slick. Didn’t read about that as a feature but sure felt like it multiple times.
Came back from a Cali Superbike thing at Pitt and was impressed mostly with the ergo of the S1000RR. So much more comfortable than my 1199 which made achieving a solid body position a lot easier. All the media reports said the V4 was in the same direction and that is dead on, felt immediately at home.
Looking forward to participating in the V4 forum with real world experience.
One question, Gear Position Sensor and Quickshift Sensor are the only recommended spare parts that can foul a weekend? Want to stock up on a few common parts.
