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  1. You will need a fuel line disconnect tool: ...

    You will need a fuel line disconnect tool:
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  2. Stock titanium or aftermarket stainless steel valves?

    I'm looking into rebuilding the upper end of my spare motor and need to do valves. Do I go with the stock titanium or an aftermarket stainless steel valve. There is a good bit of difference in cost...
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    Thank you, great info!

    Thank you, great info!
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    Rods Ends

    How often are you changing the rod ends on your car? Only as they loosen? Every so many races?

    Story behind my question;

    Several years ago I had a front lower control arm rod end (unknown...
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    This is what I have been doing for years and have...

    This is what I have been doing for years and have never had an issue.
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    I've been using this chain for years. One chain...

    I've been using this chain for years. One chain lasts all year. Also use rivet style master links.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MPS1V8/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    Since the fuel pump on the bike is mount upside...

    Since the fuel pump on the bike is mount upside down on the bottom of the tank, the actual pump inlet is at the bottom (about an inch away from the mounting plate) with an inlet screen/filter that...
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    That was one of my first thoughts, but after...

    That was one of my first thoughts, but after disassembling the motorcycle fuel pump assembly i don't see how i'd be able to attach it to the pump pickup.
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    I have looked into that as well. Richard at...

    I have looked into that as well. Richard at Riltech makes a kit to do that BUT I have zero room for the surge tank.
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    That was my first thought but after disassembling...

    That was my first thought but after disassembling the fuel sender I found that the pickup screen is already at the low point. The o-ring on the pipe is where it seals into the outlet of the factory...
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    Fuel system help

    Looking into doing something different with the fuel system this off season. I can't make a full 30mins at Road America at full race pace, starts to misfire with about 2-3 laps left. Found out i'm...
  12. Thread: Shifter

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    I have been having the exact same issue for the...

    I have been having the exact same issue for the passed few seasons .... getting worse every year. Up-shifts are no problem but down shifting is difficult, especially late in the race when the heat...
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    Front sprocket lock washer

    After several gear changes this year my my front sprocket lock washer is wore out. I have checked with several Suzuki dealers but they don't list a splined washer, just a normal washer. Anyone know...
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    Thanks guys! Got ahold of Rickard @ Rilltech and...

    Thanks guys! Got ahold of Rickard @ Rilltech and he hooked me up with a Rebel Gear sprocket.

    Sent from my SM-N920R6 using Tapatalk
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    Rear Sprockets

    Can someone please point me in the right direction. I'm trying to order some new rear sprockets from Sprocket Specialist but not sure what ones to order. They need to fit a Quaife differential but...
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    Crankcase Breather

    What is everyone using for a crankcase breather? Im running an 08 GSXR and currently have a K&N style filter right off of the crankcase breather box. Problem i'm having is that after a few races,...
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    Answered my own question! 8 cell. Thanks guys.

    Answered my own question! 8 cell. Thanks guys.
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    What model Ballistic are you using?

    What model Ballistic are you using?
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    Best "bang for your buck" battery?

    Looking to shed some weight this winter. Whats everyone's preference on batteries? Weight/Performance/Price?
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    I'm not running SCCA, just some local Midwestern...

    I'm not running SCCA, just some local Midwestern Council club events. According to Google , with a compression ratio of 12.5 :1, I should run 100-110 octane.
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    I guess that leads me onto my next question. . My...

    I guess that leads me onto my next question. . My compression ratio is 12.5:1 .. how do I match the fuel I need?
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    I'm running a stocl 08 GSXR 1000 with a power...

    I'm running a stocl 08 GSXR 1000 with a power commamder. The track I run does offer Sunoco 93 for $6.95 a gallon as well as 100 octane unleaded and 110 leaded for $9.30 a per gallon
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    What fuel would you recommend running? My only...

    What fuel would you recommend running? My only choices now are 91 octane pump gas because the local stations no longer carry 93. u Went on VP'S website and there are dozens of types listed for...
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    Not to hijack the thread but has anyone looked...

    Not to hijack the thread but has anyone looked into using the race gas concentrate ( http://race-gas.com/ ) I don't run SCCA so I'm not worried about fuel regulations. Think this may be a "cost...
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    Thanks guys! That's exactly what I needed to know!

    Thanks guys! That's exactly what I needed to know!
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    Rod end washers

    Whats everyone using for rod end retaining washers? The club I race in doesn't require them but out of saftey I'd like to use some sort of protection against a complete failure. This is what Pegasus...
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    Any idea if 1lb is enough? My can is 4"dia and...

    Any idea if 1lb is enough? My can is 4"dia and 17"long.
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    Where can I get the mineral wool batting?

    Where can I get the mineral wool batting?
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    So is this more like what I want to use? ...

    So is this more like what I want to use?

    https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=3023
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    So did they suggest to stay with fiberglass...

    So did they suggest to stay with fiberglass packing?
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    Like I said, I've never done this before (so...

    Like I said, I've never done this before (so please dont blast me if this is way off) I spent some time googling and it looks like people are using steel wool pads (like you'd use to wash dishes) and...
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    Well I guess that pretty much solves it. So my...

    Well I guess that pretty much solves it. So my next question is, what's the best way to repack my muffler. I've taken it apart and 75% packing is gone. It has fiberglass packing in it now. Should I...
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    Is it OK to run without a muffler?

    Other than the noise aspect, is there any performance advantage or disadvantage to running an open exhaust?
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    Wheel bearings

    Looking at replacing the front wheel bearings. What's everyone's preferred source and brand?
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    I've done a few just for extra seat time. The car...

    I've done a few just for extra seat time. The car definitely isn't ideal for autocross.... However it was a good bit of fun.
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    Re: Taylor Race Engineering

    E-mail sent!
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    Re: Taylor Race Engineering

    Thanks. I'll get an email out to you in the next day or so
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    Taylor Race Engineering

    Anyone have a good contact there? I'm in need of some axles rebuilt or made. I have emailed them through their "contact us" section and have not received any response
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    Re: Do I need to refill my fire bottle?

    Just weighted the tank and it came in at 7.8lbs so I think I'm good. I am also going store it in doors as my garage is not heated. Thanks Firesmith.
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    Thanks everyone. How do I know what is supposed...

    Thanks everyone. How do I know what is supposed to weigh? I checked the label on the bottle but it's pretty faded and hard to read. I looked at SPA's website and couldn't find any info. It is an AFF...
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    Do I need to refill my fire bottle?

    Do I / should I refill the bottle?
  42. I have an e-mail out to Richard Thanks. I...

    I have an e-mail out to Richard



    Thanks. I will contact her once I hear from Richard.
  43. Speads

    Speads
  44. Where to go for new nose / front wing assembly

    Had an incident on the track this weekend and in need of a new front nose and wing assembly. Any recommendations for a place / person to have on made? Old one is 75% destroyed. As local to Wisconsin...
  45. I did email them also. Just waiting to hear back.

    I did email them also. Just waiting to hear back.
  46. Thanks Jay I did inspect the vacuum lines and...

    Thanks Jay

    I did inspect the vacuum lines and the auto bliper. No problems found with either of them. I call Richard and he did say to that adding a vent or can to the solenoid should help.
  47. Problems downshifting with Flatshifter Max

    I seem to be having a problem down shifting with my Flatshifter Max system. Up shifting is pretty flawless, only a miss shift here and there but lately down shifting passed 4th gear has become quite...
  48. Thanks guys! Got it taken care of with a micro...

    Thanks guys! Got it taken care of with a micro switch at the pedal, my existing rain light, and a 3 way switch on the dash.
  49. How can I install a brake light ... for use only HPDE events

    There is a local club that puts on several HPDE events and I am considering doing a few just for extra seat time. The catch is you need a working brake light. Any one have a good / easy way I could...
  50. After talking with these people (great people to...

    After talking with these people (great people to deal with by the way) I sent my cooler to them to have flushed and repaired (if needed) Took about 3 weeks all together with shipping. Once it was all...
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