First time out on the SM set-up. WOW - I'm in love!

[tha.steev.oh]

Torched a few Aprilia SXV 5.5's and danced with a Husky SM 510 too. Check out some pics.

[slow600]

looks like fun. are you running a stock front caliper? does your bike have any off-throttle urge issues on the track?

[tha.steev.oh]

slow600:
Yeah, I was still running the stock set-up in those pics. I've since boiled them up and installing my new setup today actually. I'm running a 18mm Brembo radial master, Russell steel braided lines, and a 4-piston Brembo caliper. I'll post some pics when its buttoned up. I suggest upgrading your brakes if you're running the stockers. I didn't change it due to budget but it is a necessity if you are planning to push it.

-It took a while to get used to the closed-throttle power-stroke pulses/surges (especially mid-corner...). Totally normal and something you have to deal with. I think mine may be more pronounced because I'm running a flywheel weight too. The best thing to do is to hold a slight bit of "maintenance throttle" to keep it just above idle. Takes some practice but I don't notice any shuddering anymore. I'm keeping new big Huskies and KTM's off so I must be doing something right with the old dinosaur.

Keep smokin'!
steev.oh

[jonny500]

the first photo, with the other orange/red bike,  aprilia? Looks like you are gona pass him. you look far more comfortable and lower/faster than him in the corner.

[tha.steev.oh]

Yeah, that's my buddy on his 2008 SXV 550. I made quick work of him several times that day. We were even on the straights and no-contest in the twists. He's still pissed a 20year-old design beat his state of the art Italian stallion

[jonny500]

so is it the bike or the rider lol. how would it be if you swaped bikes

[slow600]

got any pics of the new brake set up? i bought an axial mount brembo for mine but found out its too wide to use.

[tha.steev.oh]

- I would beat him on his bike too (but I wouldn't tell him that). 
- The brakes are still in progress. It looks like I have fitting issues with the caliper so it might take a bit to get pics.
- I made a thick steel bracket with rubber washers for the Brembo m/c's separate reservoir so that it doesn't completely shake off on those bars... Mounted it to the handguard support. Not sure if I like the idea of my tank sitting up high but don't have the choice.

slow600: too wide? is it hitting your spokes? If so, mine too. May laithe off the back of the caliper a bit...

[dirtjunkie85]

dude sweet set up. i love hearing about two strokes smoking the new fangled fourstokes. its hilarious that all the R&D money that are dumped into that aprilla is trumped by that 20 year old design haha

[tha.steev.oh]

- Oh, I love rubbing that in. He just mumbles something about a wonky TPS and I ask what side of the carb that's located... 
- My old girl gets a lot of attention at the track - I love it!

steev.oh

[franciskx]

tha.steev.oh ,muy buenas las fotos,,pero la kx es mejor moto...¿donde es ese circuito?

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