Barber trackday with Nesba on the 2004 R1

R1one
03-28-2004, 11:34 PM
I think i bought not only the best looking bike around but the best liter bike ever, period. The R1 pulls really hard above 8rpm and with the R1 you don't have to go down gear as much to get close to your lead rider! had a run with a Ducati 998 and ive been tailgating the bike the whole session.(learning the difference) During the sessions i notice that the R1 pulls harder to the front gaining on him. saw him contantly changing his gears while i stayed on a gear longer then his.... my only small issue was entering tight turns with me constantly turning alittle wide .....The R1 enjoys fast sweeping curve. A raise fork will definately eliminate that problem :) Is it just me but i think the front fork is soft for the track. The rear was awesome.

pep-02R1
03-29-2004, 05:35 AM
Ya, the frount is made for the street. Not the track. After changing my frount springs the bike was great on the track. Its all suspention set up. The rear, I had changed the spring too and didnt notice much of a differance. The guys at hyperpro are great. Thats who i always use. They are always helping me out over the phone.