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barboo

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Brammo Empulse R at the track
« on: May 30, 2014, 08:11:36 AM »
Took my Brammo to the track over the weekend. Had a blast. Sharing the pix.













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Re: Brammo Empulse R at the track
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2014, 08:53:22 AM »
Are those the stock pegs? Looks like you need some rear sets..
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Re: Brammo Empulse R at the track
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2014, 10:08:40 AM »
Are those the stock pegs? Looks like you need some rear sets..
Yep. I had to exaggerate my BP to get around corners so the shift/brake extensions didn't drag around. They still touched here and there - especially off camber turns. Looking into getting some rear sets.
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Re: Brammo Empulse R at the track
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2014, 01:10:41 PM »
Nice pictures!!
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Re: Brammo Empulse R at the track
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2014, 10:24:25 PM »
Are those the stock pegs? Looks like you need some rear sets..
Yep. I had to exaggerate my BP to get around corners so the shift/brake extensions didn't drag around. They still touched here and there - especially off camber turns. Looking into getting some rear sets.

Lookin' good!  8)  The rear sets will definitely help, and the BP is also key.  Here's a great shot of Shelina taking it to the next level from her experience on the Harley XR1200s...



If you were going to stick with the stock setup, I would look into adjusting the brake lever and shifter up as high as possible and then think about either increasing the preload, running a stiffer spring in the rear, or just upgrading to an Ohlins TTX that has some built-in ride height adjustment.  This will keep the bike "on it's nose" and turning a bit sharper as well as getting the rear better supported for additional cornering clearance.  Do that + the rear sets, and you've got a killer combo for lap dropping lap times. 

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Re: Brammo Empulse R at the track
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2014, 04:56:41 AM »
If you were going to stick with the stock setup, I would look into adjusting the brake lever and shifter up as high as possible and then think about either increasing the preload, running a stiffer spring in the rear, or just upgrading to an Ohlins TTX that has some built-in ride height adjustment.  This will keep the bike "on it's nose" and turning a bit sharper as well as getting the rear better supported for additional cornering clearance.  Do that + the rear sets, and you've got a killer combo for lap dropping lap times.
Thanks Brian! Appreciate the info. I ordered a TTX36 a couple of weeks ago that's enroute and I'm looking to plop it in + reset-up suspension before Grattan.
1973 Honda CL350 (For Fun)
1999 BMW K1200RS (Daily ride)
2007 Aprilia Tuono R (Street)
2005 Suzuki GSXR 600 (Wife's Track)
2012 BMW S1000RR (Race / Track)
2013 Brammo Empulse R (Race / Track / Street)