CurveRider
contributing rider
Some of the mods to my 801 during break-in which accommodate my riding style are: Pirelli Rosso IV tires that warm fast with Velcro-like edge grip, Rubber air duct deletion from the air box, Shorai Lithium Iron (not Ion) battery--5 pounds lighter and fits perfectly, Finrir bar-end mirrors, Ixil muffler, Blackened radiator covers, 15 tooth damped countershaft sprocket and Coober LM fuel module. I just installed the Coober (not very difficult) and 15T sprocket and a test ride produced joy! The 801 definitely pulls harder and runs smoother through mid-range. I'm somewhat obsessive about weight and the selective removal of unwanted parts has saved 15 pounds for a wet weight of about 406. Suspension testing is underway along with final exhaust configuration research. I suspect I'm preaching to the choir when I say the 801 is an exceptional ride...I am V-E-R-Y pleased with mine! Cheers from the Smoky Mountains, TN.
