Recent content by Reynolds

I've run oxygenated race fuels without remapping (Kawasaki ZX-6R) and did feel a positive difference in power delivery. But I didn't see significant changes to my lap times so I quit paying the premium. I believe it would have been worthwhile if I had remapped to take advantage of the revised...

I've used a lot of non-powered tire changing tools but this is the first one that really made tire swaps as easy as a shop grade tool. It packs down into a tote bag so it's easy to store and transport. I like it so much I'll wear a Rabaconda tee-shirt at my next track day. LOL.

Fed up with $100+ a set a few times a year, I bought one of these: https://us.rabaconda.com/products/street-bike-tire-changer It's almost as easy as using the shop tire machines back in my days working for dealerships. Get a cheap static balancer and you're done. To hell with paying a shop $50...

Why did you put the 701 pegs on a Superduke?

Agreed. For road use I also run about 2 psi higher than the pressures listed. Because potholes...

Any tires other than slicks are for beginners. Making the change from a high end DOT race tire to slicks for the first time is an amazing experience. The corner speeds that were once the ragged edge become cruising speeds. Traction at full lean feels like it's being provided by magic. They're...

I have a gen 3 KTM Super Duke as well as the 701. When I ride the Vitpilen I get to rough it up a bit, really let it rev and enjoy how nimble it is. Riding the Super Duke is only faster on the straights where the least fun (and on the road the greatest risk) happen. For daily sport rides on the...

The few manufacturing quality problems with the Vitpilen are well known now: tank replacement, clutch slave, dash o-ring seal, plateholder alignment on swingarm. Once these are addressed the KTM LC4 at the heart of this little gem is known for reliability and few people have had other issues...

Because you're overheating your rear tire?

317g

Lurker here. Just joined to validate your research after finding the actual Bridgestone track pressure recommendations. which align with your results.