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: No, MY first ride on the RC


hdeez
04-01-2010, 09:53 PM
Hey boys, I have been posting some on the SP2 board about mods for the bike, but my first post here. I finally got out for a good ride this afternoon with my brother (Monster 1000) and had a blast. My last bike was a 996, and I feel that the RC with the satos n PC3 I got on it is a tad bit faster. A few things Im definitely going to change is the gearing and probably add a 5mm spacer to the rear shock tower. I have to tinker with the suspension this weekend and set the sag n all, but I dont see the turn in improving that much without a little more height in the rear. Its nice and solid at speed in the turn, but at slower speeds needs more input than I would like to get her down.

Anyway, just wanted to formally introduce myself and thank you guys for the great insight. Enjoy the riding season and be safe!

Sam

garysol1
04-01-2010, 10:17 PM
I just went from the stock 190/50 to the 190/55 and turn in effort was drastically reduced so much so that I almost crossed the yellow line when I turned into the first fast left hander....

SubSailor
04-01-2010, 10:57 PM
I agree.
The difference between a 190/50 and 190/55 is night and day.
Raise the rear a few millimeters and it'll be a different bike.