(02-27-2018, 04:32 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: As a random note, does anybody have any experience swapping fork springs and fluid? I'm looking at going with a set of Sonic Springs sprung for my weight and 15wt fork oil. If I can do it myself it seems to be a reasonable upgrade for $100. Then I'll have to sort out the rear which is pretty much sprung for children.
That's what I did on my GS500 to make it a much better track bike, plus a rear spring/shock from a katana. It was a little more work than I wanted to do, figuring out how to suspend the bike without a lift, making sure the preload spacers were right for my weight, and measuring the right amount of fluid to put back in, but definitely worth it. I lowsided the bike once at Jefferson circuit due to a combination of no remaining suspension travel and likely poor body position, but the bike was so much more responsive and predictable with correct springs. And it hurt the streetability zero.
The only other advice I can share for a trackday is buy a gallon of water, not chilled, and drink at least that much during the day, and wear earplugs.
Nice video! Soon you'll be able to keep up with any 600 if you focus on your body position and consistent lines.
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