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I bit the bullet this afternoon and ordered the elka shock and 20 mm piston kit for the forks.

ZX-6RR track bike. R1 street bike that occasionally gets taken on the track.

For my last bike, I bought my Penske from Traxxion Dynamics in the US for less than $750 all in. I believe Sharrard will service them, but I take the point that Elka seems to have a lot more local support. Yes, I am familiar with John (he built the forks on my last bike) and spoke to him...

What exactly is wrong with penske? What makes the elka better?

Since packing it up a couple of weeks ago, I have finished safety wiring my bike, added an annitori quick shifter, changed brake pads and fork fluid. On the shopping list: - penske shock - kit ecu or reflash

Where does one get a honing wheel like this?

Its not supposed to be a race tire... imo they are quick enough for their intended customer *edited* when used for a "reasonable" mileage - i.e. probably a lot less than 1400 miles!

These guys claim to have done 1,400 track miles without warmers on the superbike pros. http://canyonchasers.net/reviews/tires/pirelli-redstripe.php I have 5 days on a set (no warmers) and there is still tons of meat and grip is still acceptable for track riding. I did notice a bit of...

On the topic of brakes, what process do you follow for prepping rotors for a new pad compound? I'm switching over from vesrah street compound to performance friction 07 compound over the winter.

Or the first time you launch on boost* 1.7 60 ft times on street tires? yes pls! *assuming your transmission stays together :)

*found it*

Another vote for a subie. Sure, they are a bit thirsty, but you get amazing traction in the winter and they are very reliable (EJ series motors are commonly used in aircraft applications). In my experience, they seem to have better corrosion resistance than other japanese cars as well.

Designed for securing motorcycles upright for transporting, maintenance, and storage. It will clear sportbike disc brakes. $20, available for pick up near lakeshore and leslie.

That notion is indeed ridiculous. The idea of them having to pay a higher premium on their theft insurance, however, is not if a statistically significant link between theft rates with bikes parked in condos can be established.

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear that he is doing well.

Cool video! Nice job out there.

Any pics of the blue/orange zx6RR (#2) with red/black leathers? :) I know someone who was friends with the rider who crashed and she said he ended up breaking some bones :(

Dundas and Carlaw is considered part of scarborough now? This I did not know... I like dealing with Tony @ Bluestreak for tires. Fast shipping and great prices.

Fawaz, that's true and I apologize for suggesting that she might have received more value out the track day than taking the course. The access to such amazing control riders is just one of the things that makes your track days so good.

I've seen better - I took my friend to a racer 5 lapping/track school day and she asked scott rupert for a couple of tips. He ended up providing her 1 on 1 coaching for the entire day for free. I think she got better value from that track day than anyone who actually paid for the course lol...