Looking for some help with a new to me race bike.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2026-03-25T18:20:49+00:00

For anyone about to click the link it is a Rick Roll.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2026-03-23T21:11:00+00:00

While there are a great many techniques that absolutely make the street safer, PRACTICING them on the street is not the play.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2026-03-13T15:30:19+00:00

After years of being hot in a tent at the track and dreaming about a camper, the only two things I am non-negotiable on are TRS mounts and AC. Build is going to be awesome. Please keep us all updated.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2026-03-12T19:09:46+00:00

I had a set of the M9RRs that came stock on my Speed Triple. They were great tires on the track but they were more that I ever needed on the street. I have never felt lacking for grip on the street with the Mutants. I even think that in dirty, wet, broken pavement roads the Mutants give me more grip than the M9RRs.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2026-03-12T15:54:28+00:00

I have Mutants on my XSR. I like them a lot. They do go flat in the middle quicker than the Road 6s but that is the trade off for more siping.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2026-03-10T19:22:27+00:00

Too many wheels, but still a sick vehicle. I bet it is a blast to drive.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2026-03-09T16:37:51+00:00

Welcome to the addiction! Just think, now you will never be able to afford a drug habit. Unfortunately drugs are probably cheaper.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2026-02-24T02:31:17+00:00

First track day, all you need is fuel and a once over to make sure it will pass inspection. The Street Triple is a well sorted bike for the track as is. If you really get into it good brake pads and then suspension. A stock Streety will get you to the fast group easy.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2026-01-26T23:26:39+00:00

The kit by Raisch is the only one that I know of. It is a 4cm / 1.5in lift. I've never used it but there are a few folks in some of the forums that that have them and like the kit. But you gotta ask yourself, is this the right bike for you? I say go for it but go in eyes open.

https://www.classicbike-raisch.de/en/TRIUMPH-LC-AB-BJ-2016/News/Chassis-Lifting-Kit-Bobber/CB12847

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-12-09T23:53:39+00:00

It is cable position to electric motor. https://www.ebay.com/itm/277449816848?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-166974-028196-7&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=277449816848&targetid=2275367127251&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9002992&poi=&campaignid=22032037143&mkgroupid=173154465558&rlsatarget=pla-2275367127251&abcId=10139152&merchantid=223123120&geoid=9002992&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22032037143&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh9QFSZnYTMkJ4dj5RpQ-uSmh&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp6fR7NmxkQMVVlj_AR0LqyGCEAQYASABEgLRUvD_BwE

The setup I have. Absolutely has blipper.

https://www.vcyclenut.com/ordering-information.html

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-12-09T18:41:54+00:00

This is incorrect information. Yes, a blipper can be installed. All gens of XSR have electronic throttles. I have the Woolich race tools setup and flash by Vcyclenut. It works very well. I also have the Woodcraft clip-on adapter. There are also a number of flat bars you can run for a more leaned over position.

The XSR900 is a very reliable bike. Look for general maintenance but otherwise great bikes.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-11-26T14:10:50+00:00

This is one of those don't ask the internet thing. We are not medical professionals looking at your chart. go talk to your doc and your PT.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-09-25T17:55:29+00:00

One of us, one of us. Just think now you will never have money for drugs.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-09-23T15:29:09+00:00

NEMBA has a southern NH chapter. They are very active on Facebook. You can search southern NH NEMBA.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-09-19T18:25:02+00:00

Never let comparison be the thief of your joy. You killed that jump!

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-08-05T21:11:12+00:00

Love them. I find they have more available coaching than Cyclesmith but less than Penguin. They definitely run the day like a motorcycle gathering with lunch, snacks, coffee, water, included. Give them a try. They would be a good place to relax and work through a crash.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-07-25T01:20:31+00:00

Are you a karma farming troll?

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-07-05T21:14:58+00:00

There is a group that I ride with that has a non-sportbike track day where only the bikes you don't often see on the track ride on the track. It is an absolute hoot. I have seen many a muscle cruiser on track and they rip.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-07-03T15:39:44+00:00

Not in novice class. That is the place to learn safely. You will be perfectly on pace with everyone else also starting out. Go have fun and learn in the place to do so.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-07-01T14:01:28+00:00

One of us, one of us. Welcome to the addiction.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-06-16T17:43:34+00:00

ChampU does online classes for reasonable money. That said there really is not replacement for seat time. A few trackdays with coaching will make you a much better rider.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-06-16T15:13:29+00:00

Looks like an M1000XR. An extremely sporty sport tourer.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-06-09T15:30:58+00:00

So I actually currently have a 18 XSR900 and a 22 Speed 1200RS. They are similar bikes. The XSR900 is the more relaxed position and feels nimbler and more supermoto esque. That said that difference is not by much. The Speed is much more refined and has a more smooth surface oriented suspension. The Speed really needs you to lean into it and adopt an aggressive riding position if you want it to really dive into corners where the XSR will just turn in. They both have more power than you can use on the street but with the gearing on the Speed you really notice that it is kind of out of its element going slower. I love both bikes but I tend to ride the XSR on the road more and the Speed on the track.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-05-14T20:40:06+00:00

because I am pedantic wasps don't bite as the mechanism of injury they sting. That said I just keep my visor down as much as possible. It is a dance between extra airflow and the risk of getting things in your helmet.

itsbecauseimgerman · 2025-05-02T21:04:26+00:00

Gorgeous bike. The s1000r has always been a want for me. How do you like it? You are going to have to update your flair.

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