New guy

Jengel451
03-22-2009, 12:47 PM
Hey all, first post. Just picked up an 09 R1, i'm a twin guy and this is first I-4 I've bought in probably 15 years. I'm an ex racer wanna be and am a track instructor at present. After getting my hip replaced a few months ago, i've decided to treat myself ;-) Anywho, i've been looking around on a couple R1 sites, and haven't been able to get much information, basically most sites are kinda put together kaotic and search is just a PITA....either that or i'm getting lazy. I have a few questions that hopefully someone can help with. Suspension: haven't had time, or able to get someone over here to help with Sag etc. So looking to see if anyone has a similar setup. (asking if I need to change springs, damping "seems" ok but i'm not pushing it hard at all) 6'4, 220 lbs without gear. Airbox: Anything other than the filter restricting flow? Exhaust: Yeah, those things gotta get replaced. Chain/Sprockets: Probably going to leave "as is" I do about 400+ miles a weekend on the track, and i'm not racing. Tires: On the fence if it's worth burning the OEM's off, or just put sticky black hoops on instead.

r1phil
03-22-2009, 04:49 PM
welcome to the forum...bump for info...09 owners.....