Gen 4: SBK X Race bike build up

[SBK X]

I should have started this thread a long time ago really...nevermind.

The beast is back together again after its maiden race voyage and first class win ready for another race day.

Next up the bike is off to "MOTIONLOGICS" to test fit a set of there rearsets for me next Saturday. (I'll post pics once done)

Other than that the bike is getting all new decals soon due to some new sponsors getting on board and helping me out which has been greatly appreciated so I will make sure they get the fairing space they deserve before the new season kicks off.

So far the list of mods are as follows:

ENGINE
Leo Vince, Full Titanium, SBK, Corsa system
K and N Race filter
K and N oil filter
Power Commander V5
Driven block off plates
Gearing Superspox (track depending)

SUSPENSON/HANDLING
Ohlins re-valved steering damper
Ohlins 30mm Cartridge kit
Ohlins TTX rear shock with remote pre load adjuster
Pirelli Superbike SC2 120/70 front
Pirelli Superbike SC1 200/60 rear
90 degree valves
Stompgrip tank grip
Renthal grips

PROTECTION
Wet 4 U Racing race glass
GB Racing Engine covers
GB Racing spools and sprocket gaurd

PAINT
Nightmare designs

More mods to come...

[The Nam3less]

very nice.

did you put to resistors in to get rid of the error code with that block off plates? or did you leave to sensor on? what kind of plastics are those?

[Griffen]

Those SC1 rear tire is super soft.. I was having trouble keeping it in 1 piece.. Don't you think the power on this bike will tear up the soft rubber of the SC1?

[AussietenR]

I likey

[SBK X]

Originally Posted by The Nam3less

very nice.

did you put to resistors in to get rid of the error code with that block off plates? or did you leave to sensor on? what kind of plastics are those?

Yeah I put one of my resistors in there, no more FI light for me

Plastics are from "Wet 4 U Racing", which is an Australian company.

Over here they are one of the top local race glass manufactures (they provide all fairings for the Australian Kawasaki Superbike teams) and I'm all about using the local guys and for that they tend to help me out for promoting there products.

Makes getting fresh bits a bit quicker to, next day freight.

Originally Posted by Griffen

Those SC1 rear tire is super soft.. I was having trouble keeping it in 1 piece.. Don't you think the power on this bike will tear up the soft rubber of the SC1?

Depends are you talking SC1 in the SC's DOT tire or the slicks?

I used SC1 front and SC2 rear on the cut DOT tires but the heat ranges are different on the Superbike slicks.
Now I'm running the opposite in the slicks, SC2 front SC1 rear, that's what the recommendation is.
It seemed weird to me but is what my Pirelli rep told me to run and he knows his stuff!
I still checked the sight (me being me) and he was right.
Suss the optimum operating temps of the slicks below.
In saying that, have you run these tires? If so how'd you find them?

PS AussietenR - Thanks bud :)

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[Griffen]

Originally Posted by SBK X

Yeah I put one of my resistors in there, no more FI light for me

Plastics are from "Wet 4 U Racing", which is an Australian company.

Over here they are one of the top local race glass manufactures (they provide all fairings for the Australian Kawasaki Superbike teams) and I'm all about using the local guys and for that they tend to help me out for promoting there products.

Makes getting fresh bits a bit quicker to, next day freight.



Depends are you talking SC1 in the SC's DOT tire or the slicks?

I used SC1 front and SC2 rear on the cut DOT tires but the heat ranges are different on the Superbike slicks.
Now I'm running the opposite in the slicks, SC2 front SC1 rear, that's what the recommendation is.
It seemed weird to me but is what my Pirelli rep told me to run and he knows his stuff!
I still checked the sight (me being me) and he was right.
Suss the optimum operating temps of the slicks below.

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When i look at the pictures it's clear you schould use SC2 in Front and SC1 in the rear in hot conditions. Maybe even SC0 when really hot, but they don't seem to have a tyre that can hadle hot weather and extreme use?

The pictures between threaded and non threaded seem about the same so a set-up with SC1 in front and SC2 in the rear will only work in cold conditions. In hot conditions you schould choose for SC2 in front and SC1 or SC0 in the Rear, doesn;t matter if your running threaded or non threaded tires..

Gues i've been doing it all wrong past season..

[SBK X]

Originally Posted by Griffen

When i look at the pictures it's clear you schould use SC2 in Front and SC1 in the rear in hot conditions. Maybe even SC0 when really hot, but they don't seem to have a tyre that can hadle hot weather and extreme use?

The pictures between threaded and non threaded seem about the same so a set-up with SC1 in front and SC2 in the rear will only work in cold conditions. In hot conditions you schould choose for SC2 in front and SC1 or SC0 in the Rear, doesn;t matter if your running threaded or non threaded tires..

Gues i've been doing it all wrong past season..

Possibly...

Are you running treaded (DOT) or slicks tires?

There is a difference.

I ran SC1 front and SC2 rear in a cut tire... but in slicks I run SC2 front and SC1 rear...they are different.

[Griffen]

I'm running a cut tire. I can see that there is a difference but it doesn't matter if your running cut or uncut for your compound. For optimal grip you should run SC2 front and SC1 rear uncut or cut. (look at the pictures you posted)

I contacted a semi-pro racer today and he told me, they run SC2's in the rear because of tyre wear. A SC1 will last about 50-70 km, a SC2 will last 100-150 km. They use the SC1 rear as a qualifiing tire.

[SBK X]

Originally Posted by Griffen

I'm running a cut tire. I can see that there is a difference but it doesn't matter if your running cut or uncut for your compound. For optimal grip you should run SC2 front and SC1 rear uncut or cut. (look at the pictures you posted)

I contacted a semi-pro racer today and he told me, they run SC2's in the rear because of tyre wear. A SC1 will last about 50-70 km, a SC2 will last 100-150 km. They use the SC1 rear as a qualifiing tire.

Yep so SC2 front SC1 rear seems to be the go.

[Bevan175]

Originally Posted by Griffen

Those SC1 rear tire is super soft.. I was having trouble keeping it in 1 piece.. Don't you think the power on this bike will tear up the soft rubber of the SC1?

The SC1 is a killer tire. I raced it on my 2011 ZX10R all season. They came off polished after 14 lap sprint features.