My VTR
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My VTR
Had a blast at my last trackday on 7/29 over at Pocono (formula USA circuit). I converted it back to street trim, which basically means removing the sharkskinz fiberglass upper and putting the stock stuff back on .. I leave the tail and seat as it for convenience but still have a clean oem set in the basement.
Next trackday is at BeaverRun outside of Pittsburg, PA on Aug. 10th. Hope to see some SHawks there!
cheers..
Next trackday is at BeaverRun outside of Pittsburg, PA on Aug. 10th. Hope to see some SHawks there!
cheers..
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Re: My VTR
So I have a 2002 m/c on it's way from a gsxr750... I checked the online parts fiche and they have the same part numbers as the '02 gsxr1000 for the internal piston, so hopefully it will help the calipers perform as they should.
Generally I'm happy with the swap, I just need the right feel at the lever... Man they sure look sweet though :-) Thanks again to Superbling for getting this idea started!
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I'm thinking that your mastercylinder bore is too small for the calipers. The 929 setup is really only geared for 4 pistons a caliper and you've added 50% more to that. You should go looking for the master cylinder used to drive the calipers originally so that the bore is big enough to handle the amount of oil that needs to move. Also, remember that gixxers have a reputation for feeling wooden in their brakes.
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I'm thinking that your mastercylinder bore is too small for the calipers. The 929 setup is really only geared for 4 pistons a caliper and you've added 50% more to that. You should go looking for the master cylinder used to drive the calipers originally so that the bore is big enough to handle the amount of oil that needs to move. Also, remember that gixxers have a reputation for feeling wooden in their brakes.
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Re: My VTR
I'm still waiting for the correct size bango bolt to put on the OEM suzuki master cylinder (different thread pitch), so no reports yet on differences in stopping power yet..
But since I was starting to feel a little pulsating from the front brakes, I figured it was time to replace the rotors and have some EBC pro-lites waiting to go on. The directions suggest that I use NEW pads when installing new rotors, but I only have about 200 miles on the new EBC HH pads I have on now and really don't feel like dropping another bunch of change on new pads...
So is it essential?? I'm not too concerned if using my sort-of-new pads will just increase "bed in" time to the new rotors... any thoughts?
But since I was starting to feel a little pulsating from the front brakes, I figured it was time to replace the rotors and have some EBC pro-lites waiting to go on. The directions suggest that I use NEW pads when installing new rotors, but I only have about 200 miles on the new EBC HH pads I have on now and really don't feel like dropping another bunch of change on new pads...
So is it essential?? I'm not too concerned if using my sort-of-new pads will just increase "bed in" time to the new rotors... any thoughts?
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I would say it's borderline. New pads bed in within about 100miles normally so you're past the normal point where they would work well with a new set of rotors, but not that far that it would not be worth it.
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VTR Darren...what club are you riding with? I was going to sign up for the FUSA day but couldnt find anyone else that wanted to go.
Let me know what club your with and hopefully we can hook up before the end of the season.
Let me know what club your with and hopefully we can hook up before the end of the season.
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Re: My VTR
Anyhow, the frame sliders are the ones from this site: DHM brand/model
http://www.morgandesigns.com/EU/eu_acc_dhm2005.htm
I got mine from e-bay in new condition. If you look at the pics above again, I may have mounted them backwards, especially since I occasionally rub my knee against them when at the track and moving around on the bike a lot. Seems like I can just switch them to opposite sides and have it moved forward a bit.
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Think you might be up for it??
I've done trackdays with a bunch of other orgs but usually have the best experience with TPM. STT is a close second (Sportbike track time).
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Funny, I just talked to my friend today and we decided not to hit Pocono for the Saturday TPM event, too busy with ther stuff.
The 8th is a definite maybe, but I'll know for sure in a day or two. I'm waiting for a response from my riding buddy who lives in NJ.. We grew up together and now meet up at trackdays since we're at opposite ends of NY.
I run the Blue group with TPM, usually mid pack depending on who shows up. Which do you usually run?
The 8th is a definite maybe, but I'll know for sure in a day or two. I'm waiting for a response from my riding buddy who lives in NJ.. We grew up together and now meet up at trackdays since we're at opposite ends of NY.
I run the Blue group with TPM, usually mid pack depending on who shows up. Which do you usually run?
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Last time out with TPM (Summit Point) I was running red group. I could probably bump up to blue, its just fun being one of the faster guys in red group.
Let me know if you are able to swing it.
Let me know if you are able to swing it.
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You should def. move up if you're one of the faster guys out in Red, especially given their pretty strict passing rules (read-annoying!). I'll drop you a PM in the next two days either way.
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