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

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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 :-D

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