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Paul G · Feb 5, 2023

.... this place is hilarious

Paul G · Feb 5, 2023

Steven31371 said:
I do actually pay attention and not undercut anyone if it’s gunna be too close, and you get a sense of the riders ability your passing and how close you can make it without getting them out of sorts.

Most of the people in group B brake so early that if you on them already you can brake late enough to get COMFORTABLY around them without upsetting their line.

Don’t mischaracterize it, I have fun, but I’m not rude or unsafe to other people.

The general rule on a trackday unless you are in the fast group is pass under acceleration not brakes, why? Because the level is usually not that good across the board and dive bombing will sooner or later end in tears for someone. I focus on what I want to get out of the day and avoid getting involved in manly bunfights. Once I find a place in the line up I like which is either with a bit of clear track in front or following a better rider I tend to stay in that space.

Jolly Roger V4 · Feb 5, 2023

I love this stuff. Bollocks swinging, Willy measuring, Hot damn Lattes and track days people.

Jolly Roger V4 · Feb 5, 2023

BTW, met KEV242 at the track today. Nice guy. No Big Bob Bollocks measuring. Fun Times....

Kev242 · Feb 5, 2023

Good to meet you Jolly….at my garage they were like “some dude called Jolly Rancher came by to see you” swiftly followed by a lot of Grinder jokes…too funny.

Hope to try and keep up with you next time in March or April

Vbreeze · Feb 6, 2023

RickD996 said:
I'd rather tuck the front, than highside my ass to oblivion!

That's so weird, I'd rather not crash. ;P
Here's to your latte!

Still catching up on the following 5 pages of golden wisdom, & enlightened experiences.

Olenikolai · Feb 6, 2023

Paul G said:
-20 = -20

16-36 = 25-45 adding (+81/4) on both sides

16–36+( 81/4) = 25-45+(81/4)
this is in the form of (a-b)^2 = (a^2 - 2.a.b + b^2)

{4 - (9/2) } ^2 = {5 - (9/2) } ^2
Taking root on both sides, we get:

{4 - (9/2) } = {5 - (9/2) }
Adding +9/2 on both sides,
we get:

4 = 5

OR

2+2 = 5

Just to be the nerd here, sqrt((4-9/2)^2) ≠ (4-9/2)
sqrt((4-9/2)^2) = sqrt((0.5)^2) = 0.5
(4-9/2) = -0.5

0.5+9/2 = 0.5+9/2
5=5

Paul G · Feb 6, 2023

haha!

Steven31371 · Feb 6, 2023

Got around to weighing the bike today

Fluctuating between 398 and 399 pound.

With a full tank of gas, GB RACING crash protection stuff that’s at least 3 pounds, and extended Pierobon Swingarm that add at least 3 pounds, and the bigger H20 radiator that has to add at least 6 pounds, and the MonkeyGripps tank grip that probably 2 pounds. So even with what’s arguably an extra 14 pounds that the SuperLegera V4 didn’t have on it my bike weighs 3 or 4 pounds more than the wet weight of an SLV4 with the bigger engine in my bike.

Steven31371 · Apr 21, 2023

So these are a pretty cool piece of kit.

https://www.sportbiketrackgear.com/...ide-mount-adjustable-angle-clip-on-riser-kit/

Especially for some of us old timers or bigger guys.

I got them in the 75mm rise version.

I like the way they adjust versus how the IMA adjust, the Woodcraft look like a lighter weight and more eloquent solution.

Also the thing I like about the Woodcraft stuff is that the clipons and damper brackets etc, everything that has to mount to the shock have bolts on two sides of the clamp instead of one, so you can try other fitments or change them out without taking the front end of the bike apart to do so.

I also put the headlight and taillight blanks from Vulture bike on the bike and removed the headlight and tail light, so no more taping stuff up for track days, and it should save some more weight too.

I kept the turn signals and Fulcrum tail tidy to quickly put the license plate back on, and will get a small LED track spec brake/rain light for the rear end to keep the bike barely street legal for daytime riding though.

BP PanigaleV4S · Apr 21, 2023

Do they clear the nose fairing?

Steven31371 · Apr 21, 2023

bp_SFV4 said:
Do they clear the nose fairing?

The clipons just arrived today, will install them tonight and let you know, but my thoughts are that because the bars are side mounted and a bit further rearward than the standard clipon bar mounts that are in front of the shock it should give enough extra clearance to fit.

The side mount bars are MADE for bikes with tight clearances. So it should give more space for the riser, and you can change bar angle a bit with their truck little eccentric too for clearance.

Steven31371 · Apr 28, 2023

I finally accepted that I’m an old .... and out 35 mm riser clipons on the bike, made by Woodcraft…turned out to be a huge pita to do, had to replace all the brake lines and tubing with longer ones.

At Chuckwalla today and about to go out and see how they feel.

Steven31371 · Apr 28, 2023

bp_SFV4 said:
Do they clear the nose fairing?

Yes but see above, need longer brake lines etc to make them work.

BP PanigaleV4S · Apr 28, 2023

Did your guy just make a brake master to ABS cable or did you delete the ABS?

BP PanigaleV4S · Apr 28, 2023

I painted my tank cover with 2K matte black and clear coated it with 2K matte as well. I’m amazed with how good the finish turned out with those 2K rattle cans. I’m really considering doing the actual tank in matte black.

BP PanigaleV4S · Apr 28, 2023

Pic added.

Steven31371 · Apr 28, 2023

That looks good man ;-)

We kept the ABS and will for now.

Steven31371 · Apr 28, 2023

1st impressions of the new clipons A+

Not for everyone but makes me much more comfortable on the bike.

baggerman · Apr 28, 2023

Steven what's the condition of the crest etc?

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