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Going into racing I thought my bike was decently setup. Penske double out back, springs and emulators up front rear-sets and clip-ons and the lights torn off, plus an accassato MC and exhaust. At the last race weekend I was suggested to change to a 46 sprocket and it was something small that made a big difference on the track. It got me thinking that there could be some other little things that I could do to the bike that may make a big difference in it's performance. I know that setup can be secretive but maybe there are some things people could share to help a new racer out. The bike is an 07.
Here are some specifics that came to mind. Where on the swing arm is the best position for the rear wheel? Front, middle, back?
Is a lightweight battery worth it? Who is using which batteries?
Anyone running dunlops use other than 23/33 hot off warmers for pressure with good results?
Is there anything else easy to drop weight from the bike?
Are the cartridge inserts worth 1400? 3 is giving me a lot of bouncy issues. Is there are cheaper effective option to the cartridges?
What will a SS motor build really do for me? How much do they run? What's the rebuild time after building a motor (how long does a built SV SS motor last).
How do you tell how much gas is enough for a race without running out?
I know other people go faster on less. But, I'm just trying to optimize what I got now. If there are some simple things that I can do to help me go faster and have a better ride I'd love to hear it.