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    Making a Gen 8 track worthy

    I don't know that there is one. If I'm honest, I'd not really considered upgrading to USD forks. The cartridge option for the stock forks seemed...
    Post by: XRedJar, Jan 8, 2020 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    How many miles on your 8th Gen?

    3600 miles on a 2015. Picked it up new in the spring 2018.
    Post by: XRedJar, Nov 26, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Making a Gen 8 track worthy

    I've got the AK20 cartridges on mine and it is a massive upgrade. Cost me about $1450, but well worth it.
    Post by: XRedJar, Aug 20, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Upgrading base model non-adjustable fork

    Sweet spot found: Settings as delivered to me were: Preload: 6 turns in Rebound: 2 turns in Compression: 1 1/2 turns in My adjustments:...
    Post by: XRedJar, May 7, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Tires... Continued

    I'm no Rossi, but I do like to get busy in the twisties. I wanted something I know would stick, but hopefully last around 5k miles without...
    Post by: XRedJar, May 7, 2019 in forum: Gear & Accessories
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    Rpm question

    Modern oils do still thicken when cold, but I think to your point is it's not like it used to be 20 - 30 years ago. The flipside is that...
    Post by: XRedJar, Apr 30, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    180 or 190 width rear tire?

    Typically, trying to fit a 190 on the stock rim sized for a 180 will pinch it and screw up the profile. Some have done it and like it, but not...
    Post by: XRedJar, Apr 30, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Upgrading base model non-adjustable fork

    Thanks Ducnut!! I'm going to add the turn of preload back in. From there I'll try 1 1/2 turns in on rebound. That is the mid point between...
    Post by: XRedJar, Apr 4, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Upgrading base model non-adjustable fork

    So I finally got my forks back, and have had it in for coolant, brake, clutch fluid flush, and got some Dunlop Q3+s put on. Yesterday, the...
    Post by: XRedJar, Apr 4, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Upgrading base model non-adjustable fork

    So the good folks at Traxxion are done with my forks, and are being shipped back to my local guy. With any luck, in a couple days I'll have it...
    Post by: XRedJar, Mar 21, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Upgrading base model non-adjustable fork

    Thanks, and I've only heard good things about Traxxion. Either later this year or this time next year I'll be upgrading the rear shock as well,...
    Post by: XRedJar, Mar 5, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Upgrading base model non-adjustable fork

    Thanks for the replies and suggestions!! Going to go with the AK-20s. They are probably the best fit for what I want. Will have new caps,...
    Post by: XRedJar, Mar 4, 2019 in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Upgrading base model non-adjustable fork

    I guess I should have looked before I leaped when I got the base model VFR. I had figured it would not be problematic to upgrade the...
    Thread by: XRedJar, Mar 1, 2019, 12 replies, in forum: 8th Generation 2014-Present
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    Fuel Stabilizer (yea or nay?)

    Hey Bubba. Was not throwing rocks your way, you just brought up some good talking points. My intent was more "rules of thumb", not picking nits...
    Post by: XRedJar, Feb 27, 2019 in forum: General VFR Discussions