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I went back to stock and I’m going to try it Monday. I’m sure that may work better for my speed and weight.
Any thoughts ?
Thanks
So I’ll try it Monday and see how it feels.
As I had noted going to the Keefer setup to me felt a bit to stiff for my skill level and weight.
Thanks again!
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What I have on the bike:
* Ohlins RXF forks and TTX Flow shock set by BUD RACING
* Cycra plastic kit with Slater skins airbox cover and TwinAir PF kit.
* Rekluse TorqDrive Manual
* full Akrapovic exhaust
* Free feeling map
* ODI CFT Podium handlebar with X-Trig ROCS and PHDS system
* both front and rear braking batfly rotors with CORE MOTO front line from Moto Stuff
* ARC DC-8 clutch system + G2 Quick Turn Throttle Tube
It is just amazing how much different/better the bike feels with Twin Air + SS cover. The difference is really small when comparing stock vs. cycra cover (which is slightly larger), but when the TA+SS is used, the bike is much more responsive. it is much louder (much much louder compared to stock), but I don't mind it. The only thing I don't like is the possibility for debris to enter the intake when changing the filter/washing the bike.
The free feeling map is a must for me. The stock map has too much engine brake and I just can't ride with it. I may not be the best at testing/developing a new map, but the free feeling map is a big winner for me and I urge everyone to try it. It helps me with better corner speed because I have more roll through rut with this map compared to stock which requires me to use/blip the throttle earlier in the corner.
Ohlins. I had it setup by BUD RACING in Europe. Amazing. The stock stuff is great, but Ohlins, especially the rear, is just unreal. I would say the shock is made for my style/speed. On regular things, the forks are not that much better compared to stock (when the price is considered), but on critical situation and overjumping, that is when they show their true potentail.
Rekluse + ARC -> win win. I will never ever have a bike without this combination. As for the G2 Quick Turn Throttle Tube, I really like it. The bike acts like it has more power and my elbow doesn't drop as much, but wouldn't recommend to those that don't have good throttle control. The difference is really noticable compared to stock. Also, the tube is slightly thicker, which is something I had to get used to.
ODI+X-Trig -> have to say that I'm not really impresed with the handlebars, but probably due to wrong bend. As for the X-Trig, for me, it is just the bling thing.
Brake system -> much better on 21 than on '20, but still has a somewhat of a spungy feel. It is much better with steel line, but I'm a fan of very stiff brake so the search for perfect brake system continues.
Cycra powerflow plastics - the side and radiator panels are slightly thinner compared to stock. Had the PF kit on previous gen YZF, this is a much better quality kit than the previous one. I would recommend using at least the side panels, which cover the battery more.
The only thing I will still do to my bike is change the OEM battery with GET.
If anyone is thinging about using the Cylinder Works 270cc kit. Had a chance to ride the '20 model with the kit. It is like a small 450, just amazing how different the bike feels. Said to myself to install the kit on the next service.
Hopefully this review helps. As for questions:
*Twin Air - how do you deal with possibility for debris to enter the intake when changing the filter/washing the bike.
*Anyone has a map with even less engine brake?
*What about brake system mods? Anyone tried some with '21 model?
*Do you have problems with left Fox Instinct boot and left exhaust header protector? Sometimes my boot gets stucked on the header protector.
*Thinking of 49T rear sprocket. Do you prefer 49 or 50T on tighter tracks?
Also re the fox instinct boots I don’t notice it catching on mine.
This was my ghettomod solution for it. See the black steel plate, not pretty but it beats ruining expensive boots every other week.
My local for example has a 5th gear downhill that gets really big holes at the bottom, they start before I even get off the gas. As I brake through these bumps i start to get some major harshness from the fork and then the headshake starts. I tried going through the bumps slower and it helped.
Do you guys think I need stiffer spring in front? I weigh 170, 5'11", all I have done is go 1 click softer on fork comp, have not set sag. I'm worried it will make the front end too high, already feels like it rides high unless Im on the brakes pretty hard.
Im thinkin maybe if I get a lower bar it will help, stocker seems high. Im a rear hole guy if it matters. Preffered the lowest twinwall available on my YZ 2 strokes.
Pit Row
So 2 months after my deposit, my bike finally came. Pic is nothing special, since most of you guys already have yours and know what they look like lol. Either way, I'm very excited to be back on a YZF. Hopefully weather holds up Sunday and I can get a good day on it. I'll post up my thoughts, once I get a chance. Probably going to install the No Toil kit tomorrow since there is no dirt lingering anywhere etc.
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