I think I recall reading that the OZ that failed in that photo had seen a large amount of use - perhaps multiple seasons in WSBK.
Remember that there's more to the story than absolute weights -...
It's probably a liability issue - user screws up a rebuild, crashes when the brakes fail, and then sues Brembo because his brakes didn't work...
It is, but it's also easy to get lost in the process unless you have clear instructions and there are plenty of steps which are easy to screw up....
Wheel comparison, weight & dimensions http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239083
The 95 may mean 95N/mm. This is the rate I run on my RSV4 and it works fine for me at ~180lbs (street/trackday use). If I understand it...
Are you running aftermarket traction control? Also, what have you done the bike's geometry and gearing? When I read your post, my immediate...
The world superbike teams said they lose ~15% of their HP at Miller due to altitude. They said mapping can be unusual because there's less...
You'll need to verify they use the same mounting style, and then verify if the eye-to-eye lengths are compatible. Aside from these details, it's...
It's unlikely to affect the spring rates, but it could affect the front and rear preload setting a little bit. When I say little bit, I'm...
I recall reading that too steep of a rake angle can cause a bike to not want to turn. The 07' GSXR1000 stock angle is what, 23.8 right? If you...
You can't solve valving problems with oil viscosity. The adjusters will only affect low velocity movements. With the stiffer springs and heavier...
Definitely look like Showa pistons.
Forgive me for resurrecting an old thread, but I want to bounce my current understanding of this topic off the forum. My impression is that...
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