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    Engine shuts down after hitting the rev limiter?

    Has anyone experienced this? At the last couple of race days when Ive changed down an extra gear to normal and hit the limiter, twice the engine has completely died. Once I turn the ignition off, then back on it starts again. I have been told that if you hit the rev limiter for longer than 3...
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    Baskerville Track Day Tasmania Australia

    Here is a little video compilation of a recent track day at our local track This session is called the up to 500cc racer class. Race rules apply It includes a lot of 125GP bikes, 250 4cyl bikes from the 90s and well as ninjas, R3s and RC390s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfw9_J7TV2U&t=32s
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    Whats your opinion on width? 140 or 150 rear tyre

    Im just about up for a new rear tyre for track use Ive been running a Bridgestone RS10 140/70 17 and at the pace Im running (fast track day, club racer) Ive found it to be very good and no issues with grip Im now tossing up whether to go for a 150/60 or stick with the 140 From what I can...
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    390 Duke top triple and clip ons

    Just fitted a duke 390 top triple clamp with clip ons as I didnt want to modify the standard clamp Works well and has that old school GP look. i'll use the duke bar mounts to mount my mobile phone and use a lap timer app and or gopro camera Had to remove the black plastic mask that fits...
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    ECU Flashing plug with wire loop? Is that normal?

    b Im just checking the plug which I think is used to Flash the ECU with the Akra map which im getting done in a couple of days and noticed a brown/blue wire loop inserted in the end? Im the second owner. Is this normal for stock or has something been done by the previous owner?
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    11.6 or 12.5 rear spring for 220 pound track rider? 15mm preload added to front 10w

    Im in the process of setting up my bike for dedicated track day work My first track day was with a stock standard bike apart from exhaust. I had a great time feeling the bike out but with stock metzeler m5 tyres standard pads and suspension, pushing the boundaries wasnt on the menu Im...
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    Brake Pads EBC HH or Brembo SC?

    Has anyone used both the EBC HH and the Brembo SC pads with the standard rotor? Interested to hear your opinion on both and which you prefer for track use
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    RC390 at auction. what to check before bidding

    Hi all Im new to this forum Iv got a ktm 950sm which I love but am looking for a rc390 as well for some track day fun :) After reading some threads on here concerning engine / headgasket problems Im now becoming a little wary. The particular bike concerned has been classed as a repairable write...
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