Big D;172202 wrote: Thanks for the input everyone! Some questions I did have on suspension since it's been brought up a few times. When I went to CSS 1, they adjusted the rebound on the front and rear to better match my weight on the bike. I noticed the difference right away, it was incredible to drag toes without the front tire bouncing and jiving.
Anyway, was this what you guys were referring to on a good suspension setup or do you think I should just throw down and get some Ohlins on it? If I can muster up the funds, I would love to. I just don't want to drown myself in too many mods too fast without a little more track time under my belt first.
I think most suggestions regarding getting a good suspension setup were more pointed towards having a suspension specialists set the sag and see what the current state of your suspension is (i.e. bounce the bike up and down, click through the compression, rebound and preload adjusters) versus upgrading to aftermarket items. Typically this basic suspension setup cost $40.
Depending on several factors (make, model and year of your bike, your weight, your riding style, the mileage on the bike prior to your last fork/shock service...) the suspension specialists may give you a few suggestions. Unless you're a big guy (230lbs plus) they'll most likely tell you to go ride and focus on learning the basics (race line, apexes, braking zones, turn in points, throttle control, body position, vision, how to set up a rider to make a safe pass...).
Once you've made your way through B and up to upper level of I group, stock suspension is more then enough (especially since you have a modern sport bike). I know guys in A group on stock suspension.
So, at this point in your riding career, I'd suggest using your resources ($$$) on seat time (track time) where you can work on mastering the skills CSS taught and NESBA will teach and reinforce. These things will help you "Ride Fast, Ride Safe".
However, if you want to spend the $$, by all means I'm not stopping you. We all have spent our fair share of $$ getting what we want for our bikes. It's the nature of this sport!
Not matter what you do, try to focus on having fun and being safe and you'll have no problems. All the other stuff like suspension goodies will work themselves out soon enough!
Cheers!