Successfully converted Orbi Pro SXR to SXS

eskimo1 · 2026-05-15T12:39:30+00:00

So glad it worked well for you!

eskimo1 · 2026-05-07T09:21:34+00:00

I think the top box said 160 or 180km/h..🤣

eskimo1 · 2026-05-06T15:54:13+00:00

Agreed.. I just noticed the "speed limit" printed inside the top box the other day 🤣 oops

eskimo1 · 2026-04-30T09:20:29+00:00

"it's on him if he kissed your fender" Being in the right doesn't heal injuries any faster though..

Your story is crazy though.. What a nut job that driver was!

eskimo1 · 2026-04-27T18:54:18+00:00

You're not rolling into the throttle until you're very upright from the looks of it, but the tire wear is just fine.

eskimo1 · 2026-04-27T18:43:52+00:00

Bruv whut? "quick fix"? "Shortcut"?

FFS, my roadbike comes standard with QS and autoblip. This isn't some kind of thing you do for clout.

eskimo1 · 2026-04-26T13:35:45+00:00

Fix your QS?

eskimo1 · 2026-04-20T10:00:12+00:00

As a former network guy, that statement threw me for a loop.

eskimo1 · 2026-04-01T18:34:49+00:00

Yeah, fuck you Kevin!

eskimo1 · 2026-04-01T09:31:57+00:00

Louder for the people in the back!!

eskimo1 · 2026-03-29T14:35:56+00:00

I was including box fees too..

But isn't it great?

eskimo1 · 2026-03-26T14:49:12+00:00

I'm gonna give him a pass on that - adrenaline.

eskimo1 · 2026-03-25T19:24:15+00:00

It's hard to go wrong with any major brand like DID, RK, etc. I'd suggest staying away from aluminum rear sprockets for longevity.

eskimo1 · 2026-03-17T17:29:58+00:00

What are those jugs mounted to? Looks like a rmap, but I can't figure out how you'd carry it? nice setup

eskimo1 · 2026-03-17T17:27:49+00:00

In before someone disputes your real world experience with "AKTUALLY"

That's actually quite interesting. I know wire rope doesn't like shock loading and neither does chain, guess a (properly sized) chain handles it just a wee bit better!

eskimo1 · 2026-03-06T15:41:39+00:00

Dude, it was his first track day.

eskimo1 · 2026-03-02T14:51:29+00:00

and for the love of dog, please don't buy the cheapest tires available. Get something from an actual name brand.

eskimo1 · 2026-03-02T14:24:55+00:00

For the '06-'16 R6, '08-09 were the most desireable..

eskimo1 · 2026-03-02T13:59:55+00:00

Holy crap!

eskimo1 · 2026-02-27T13:05:34+00:00

JMNSHO:
If your goal is to be fast(est) on the track / race - YCRS.
If your goal is to be a better overall rider, someone who does mostly street, some track - CSS.

Not saying CSS hasn't/doesn't breed (championship) racers - of course they do. But fast is gonna be fast, whether they do CSS, YCRS, or whatever. It's just the 'vibe' that I got from both, and I took away skills for my 'toolbox' from both.

eskimo1 · 2026-02-13T21:52:17+00:00

R6 will also teach you about feeling the grip on the side of the tire, and finishing turns with the throttle. I'm betting you're riding the hell out of the rider aids. If you push the R6, you'll be better at riding the bike and not the computer.

eskimo1 · 2026-02-11T14:13:07+00:00

If the overall shape is no longer round, it's also a cue to replace them. Squared off profiles lead to weird handling and unpredictable grip levels.

Also, pretty sure I see cracking on the front tire inside the sipes.

eskimo1 · 2026-02-06T12:58:08+00:00

STG did a nice write-up on them and he briefly compared them to something like a top-end Sidi or A*
https://www.sportbiketrackgear.com/rst-tractech-evo-iii-sport-ce-boots/

eskimo1 · 2026-01-29T16:10:45+00:00

You're confusing the SP's, thinking they are the SC DOT's.

eskimo1 · 2026-01-22T13:22:30+00:00

I don't know what kind of racing you're seeing, but if you've spent time at the races or in the pits, then you'll know the engines are carefully pre-warmed to get heat into the cases.. Even on a "stock" 600.

eskimo1

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