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  1. Tech-Spec and StompGrip both get my vote. When the TechSpec set (C3) got ratty, I went with StompGrip. I want to say both were priced in the $50-$60 range. I've also seen people cut neoprene sheets (like the base of a mouse pad) and attach them with 3m spray adhesive. Both were easy enough to install. I cleaned the tank with rubbing alcohol and positioned them how I liked with the alcohol still wet, squeezing them down. Once they "set" I hit them with a hair dryer for 10mins or so. It helps to have your motorcycle parked in the sun first to give the glue a warm surface to adhere to. I've seen people stick them on a dirty/cold tank only to have them end up on the ground on a hot day. Personally, I think the StopGrip has the better adhesive. TechSpec markets theirs as "reusable" but I never tried.
  2. Sure, this is the only picture I have handy on the PC. I'm sure some of you can identify where this was taken. OK, starting to drift off topic. I'm pushing 215 in gear. Thanks for the instructions, and yes, I am familiar with how my suspension adjustments work. I only have low-speed compression/rebound adjustment on the stock shock. Large suspension inputs bypass the adjuster amost entirely. I'm hoping to fix this with the aftermarket unit.
  3. I think you're right on the money. The bike does tend to understeer, especially if the throttle is only lightly rolled on. If I get greedy with the gas or apply the "hook turn" technique (depending on the type of corner) it feels like my line tightens significantly. Next time I'm in the curves, but definitely at my CSS class, I'll pull the screwdriver and notepad out while listening to what their mechanics say. I ran a zip tie on the fork leg and they are nowhere near bottoming, but too slow rebound is definitely a possibility. I think the rear is about as good as I'm going to get for stock. I may try 1/8 turn increments, but I am used to how it feels. I don't necessarily love it, but it's set where it will pack down the least. I have an Elka unit on order; no word on shipping yet. The front hasn't been adjusted since I installed the valving and bounced it for a few minutes trying to get it to "sit" at the top of the stroke at the same speed as the rear. Realistically, it's an F4i...I can't expect perfection...I have to keep telling myself that. Thanks for the insight!
  4. Large picture warning Anyone want to take a crack at mine? These are 150 mile old Q3s that I'm trying to read, all street miles. Both are pretty close, but I've been trying to get it better. The rear shock is stock, soon to be upgraded, and the forks are standard with Race-Tech gold valves for both compression and rebound. I'd love to get it dialed in before my April 19th class. Do Q3s wear this way and I'm just chasing my tail? Should I wait until it's on the track? From what I've seen on the internet, maybe a touch more (slower) rebound damping on both with a little harder on compression in the rear? Why does only on the edge exhibit the pattern...?
  5. Well, I had remnants of a can of plasti-dip lying around and figured what the heck. I used some rubbing alcohol and a scotch-brite pad to get the seat extra clean and layered it on the front. It's almost too grippy, but I like it. Surprisingly, it's only worn through on a small part of the right side after 100 miles or so. I can only assume it was thin there. For 6 or so bucks a can I can respray it when it no longer grips. I don't really care about the looks so long as the function is there.
  6. I have been wondering if a gripper seat would help with feeling "locked on the bike" during cornering. My seat is very slippery on the F4i. Although I can lock my outside leg into the tank and love my Stompgrips and rearsets, I feel like I could use some addidtional under-butt grip. I am tempted to try something like a sheet of black Con-Tact (think shelf liner) over the OEM seat cover. Aftermarket seat cover options for my bike are almost non-existent. I suppose I could take it to an upholsterer, but that would probably cost a good bit. The slidey seat does make transitions easier, though. Pulling back across with the leg requires almost no butt lift and it keeps the bike from getting upset. Any ideas?
  7. Hi Everyone, My name is Eric and I'm in Edwards, CA. I've been motorcycling for the past 13 years, just getting into the track scene in the last year or so in the beginner group. It's really addicting! I'm enrolled in the April 19 Level 1 course at the Streets of WIllow. I can't wait! I ride an '06 CBR600F4i that is definitely showing it's old-techiness at the track, but I still love the bike and will keep it until it blows up (not likely) or cartwheels itself into pieces. I have done a few purposeful upgrades to the bike, best investment so far was a front suspension re-spring/valve, but an aftermarket rear shock is in the near future. The only thing I have to sort out is the snatchy throttle when cracking it open. Here's a video of me playing around: See you at the track! ~Eric
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