Matt Gephart
New Member
I have a stock 2008 Yamaha R1 and I run Pilot Power 2CT's at the track. When I mean stock, I mean it in all aspects (minus some minor exhaust work). Stock levers, stock clipons, stock rearsets, stock brakes and lines, stock suspension (dialed in by myself) and everything in-between.
Just for reference, I'm currently turning about 2:40 per lap at road america and am on my 7th or so track day. I improve every time I go to the track and feel good pusing my limits to that 90% that everybody says should be a max.
When is the point where I should look at some upgrades? With a stock setup, is my 200lb body going to run into a plateau where I can continue to get faster but will hit a wall? I'm not a rich man, so spending my money wisely is key.
Best bang for the buck as they say.
In my mind and from what I have read, suspension might be the first thing but is this right for where I am at in my skill level? Am I pushing the limits of my stock bikes setup in suspension? If this is the way to proceed, would a simple revalve and spring upgrade be all I need or do I need more or is there too much? I don't think I need to spend too much in suspension if I'm not there yet.
At any rate, please let me know if I need to start upgrading my bike and which way am I going to best apreciate that my money has been spent wisely.
I love nesba and all your help, and once I figure it all out, I will probably spend to get it here if possible.
Thanks,
Matt
Just for reference, I'm currently turning about 2:40 per lap at road america and am on my 7th or so track day. I improve every time I go to the track and feel good pusing my limits to that 90% that everybody says should be a max.
When is the point where I should look at some upgrades? With a stock setup, is my 200lb body going to run into a plateau where I can continue to get faster but will hit a wall? I'm not a rich man, so spending my money wisely is key.
Best bang for the buck as they say.
In my mind and from what I have read, suspension might be the first thing but is this right for where I am at in my skill level? Am I pushing the limits of my stock bikes setup in suspension? If this is the way to proceed, would a simple revalve and spring upgrade be all I need or do I need more or is there too much? I don't think I need to spend too much in suspension if I'm not there yet.
At any rate, please let me know if I need to start upgrading my bike and which way am I going to best apreciate that my money has been spent wisely.
I love nesba and all your help, and once I figure it all out, I will probably spend to get it here if possible.
Thanks,
Matt