R1 throttle mod with my bikes current setup cheap, cost was $14 or so to my door and the throttle is so sensitive now. No need to grap a handful of throttle.
Newb question don't flame me lol what exactly does te -1 front sprocket do? My friends were talking about this and they described it as similar to changing gearing on a car, better acceleration?
Yeah, once a year is sensible. On a race bike, changing the valve every tire is just ridiculous. I would be changing the rear valve stem every 3-5 track days. Not that its expensive or time consuming.
I have had the same valve stems on my truck for over 3 years, I check them regularly. I know that stems are prone to dry rotting. But I dont agree with changing them every tire change, not even on my truck.
My CBR has about 7000 miles on it, and have changed the rear tire 4 times due to flats, I doubt at 7000 miles my stem are rotted.
In the back-to-back JDSA and GNF weekends (or i should say "events", since the GNF actually started Thursday), i went through 10 rear tires and 4 fronts. That is a lot of valve stems. :lmao
Another good mod I just thought about would be to velcro a cell phone cover and add velcro to the bike where the keyhole is, that way you could just remove the phone and keep the phone cover to the bike and you would be able to use navigation and to see your calls.
Not sure if it can be labelled inexpensive, but the Gilles shift arm support for the K5 is a great little part that really makes a difference. Recommended for those looking for a more 'positive' shift experience. Works especially well with a QS.
Note: Installed the same part on my current 08 Blade, but not so much difference there....