Budget Race Build

[big_sur]

Looking good! There's definitely a lot of improvement to be found in the brakes.

 

[unicorn_violence]

Looking good! There's definitely a lot of improvement to be found in the brakes.

thanks man! ya i'm excited to see how the upgrades are going to feel when on the track. its brakes and hand controls that i'll be updating.

 

[big_sur]

What'd you order?

 

[unicorn_violence]

What'd you order?

i got the powerparts 300mm wave rotor from ktm performance
cl race brake pads from ktm performance
fork sliders form ktm performance
g2 quick turn throttle from mnnthbx
driven halo clip ons from hard racing
china adjustable shorty levers
new renthal grips
new brake fluid

blaaam!

i might also get abs bypass lines, but i wanna see how the changes feel first.

 

[tecknojoe]

powerparts 300mm wave rotor
cl race brake pads
g2 quick turn throttle
driven halo clip ons

I'm glad to see you bought some high quality shit. You'll be happy when you have your first crash, and we swap out your Driven clip on bar for a spare in under 10 minutes. Ask me how I know this

 

[big_sur]

i got the powerparts 300mm wave rotor from ktm performance
cl race brake pads from ktm performance
fork sliders form ktm performance
g2 quick turn throttle from mnnthbx
driven halo clip ons from hard racing
china adjustable shorty levers
new renthal grips
new brake fluid

blaaam!

i might also get abs bypass lines, but i wanna see how the changes feel first.

Damn, you went shopping, nice work!

I'd go ahead and get the lines. It's a lot of work to take the ABS stuff out, but I did that and pads at the same time and it was a massive improvement. The rotor helped with feel but pads\lines was a bigger overall change. You probably rip out 8ft of brake line getting rid of ABS.

 

[green_bread]

^ solid advice from big_sur, there.

 

[unicorn_violence]

Damn, you went shopping, nice work!

I'd go ahead and get the lines. It's a lot of work to take the ABS stuff out, but I did that and pads at the same time and it was a massive improvement. The rotor helped with feel but pads\lines was a bigger overall change. You probably rip out 8ft of brake line getting rid of ABS.

i was thinking on it, but i'm still worried about locking up the front given my lack of experience. i will say though that i don't think ive ever felt the front brake abs kick on during racing

 

[big_sur]

IMO ABS hurts more than helps on the track. The only times I went off track on my Super Duke were because I forgot to turn off the ABS and it kicked in and increased my stopping distance dramatically.

 

[unicorn_violence]

IMO ABS hurts more than helps on the track. The only times I went off track on my Super Duke were because I forgot to turn off the ABS and it kicked in and increased my stopping distance dramatically.

dang. well i might just have to grow some cojones and go for it then! i'm definitely trying to achieve two finger braking so that might be the best way.

 

[unicorn_violence]

so i started installing the new parts today. istarted with putting on the driven clip ons from hard racing. at the same time i installed a g2 throttle from mnnthbx. the difference is huge and i cant wait to see how it feels on the track. i also pre drilled my other bars for when the inevitable happens and i need to replace the bars quickly.

i just got my bike back from getting some decals done from a fellow racer. as you can tell by the pics, it's pink! unfortunately my mother got diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time very recently. i wanted to do something to honor her, so i decided to deck out the bike in pink and ribbons. it turned out great, and put a huge smile on her face, so i think its a win!

 

[unicorn_violence]

then i also installed the powerparts rotor and cl brake pads from ktm performance. the install was pretty easy. now its playing the waiting game untill the new levers come from china. then i'll be doing a full brake fluid flush and seat the new pads (both of those i have never done before) once thats done i will hopefully do some testing at the track before next race weekend.

i did get a chance to ride around the block with the new clipons, and i'm not sure if i have them too close to the body of the bike, or if its something im just not use to yet. the angle is definitely way different from the stock bars, but im sure its a good thing

 

[SneakyOwl]

Hmm, that angle can't possibly be very good on your wrists. Tried it on the track yet?

 

[unicorn_violence]

Hmm, that angle can't possibly be very good on your wrists. Tried it on the track yet?

Haha ya i tested it on the track and the angles were definitely a little too extreme. i adjusted them and they felt a lot better during the races.