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We've had them and they work well. Will raced the Elka and when he got it right, he really liked it. Don't know who supports them, Will sent it back to the factory to be changed. Dave at GP Suspension is good, we've used him. Not sure if he works on the Elkas or not, you might try him---(503) 723-7793. LOL, I like the "when he got it right, he really liked it" I did a lil research and found out that only Lindemann and MAx at traxxion work on elkas. Well I hope this works out for me because I think Im getting one

I know that you guys have them on the instructor bikes but how are they in comparison to ohlins and penske. Im in the market and was considering them...whats your feedback and who is the go to guy/girl in regards to valving on them and whatnot. Any info would be greatly appreciated

Thor, Thanks for your reply, but I think that you may have misunderstood my post, although I completely agree with you on what you said. My question is that I was trying to understand how geometry relates to tire wear. I do trail brake sometimes and usually try to go in slow and out faster, however my geometry is set up as follows. -9mm in the front and +14mm in the rear. I also am wondering if my front isnt wearing out to the end if my compression setting may contribute to this. I dont care about running off my chicken strips, but just wanted to know the relationships between the two if any. Thanks again

anyone? any thoughts?

I was wondering about what tire wear can tell a person in general about set-up/ riding style? I have noticed that when I first started riding (in the canyons) I used to wear out my fronts a lost more than I would my rears. I also would have no chicken strips on the front and maybe a 0.5-1cm on the rear. I wasnt trail braking into turns and I had a 98 F3(bone stock suspension and set-up) that was very soft on the front end. I have since been on a 01 GSXR 6 and have noticed that I never run out of room on my front tire, but I can wear out the rear to the end. I sometimes trail brake into turns but generally try and scrub off speed way before that. My bikes set up was given to me with the front dropped 9mm and the rear raised 14mm(not sure if thats good or bad, just rode it the way it is and have never had a problem). Front and rear suspension has been revalved, not sure about the spring rates. Sorry but I was trying to give as much background info as I could. I have used supercorsas on both sets, so I dont think that it is a change in tire profile issue, although I have been running Bridgestones BT-002s currently. As far as body position, I try and not drag knee unless it just happens. I dont ever really have a problem with excessive lean angle, never drag hard parts and try to hang off a decent amount concentrating mostly on getting my upper body off the tank. One thing that I noticed is that I never really get my upper body low over my tank and sit kind of upright, possibly due to old habits from the F3's riding position. Im wondering if I should be concerned with the wear and if it indicates that I am doing something wrong or if my bike might be set up incorrectly? Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I hope Im not asking a really stupid question and realize that I should just shut it and ride the thing situation.... sean