Midwest Suspension Support?

[Eric Kelcher]

There might be a new Penske support set up in the works.

I can confirm this, we received the support program details yesterday.

Penske will be offering contingency in ASRA Thunderbike and SuperStock and CCS events that coincide with ASRA pro races in Ex Middleweight Supersport and Am Middleweight Supersport and GT Lights. Full details will be posted shortly.

[khanson]

On a 600 only run the 180 if you have the option.

180 accelerates noticably faster and turns easier.

190....what you gain in sidegrip doesn't counter the acceleration....plus the tire is heavier.

[Super Dave]

Personally, I liked the 180 even on my GSXR750.

[red900]

On a 600 only run the 180 if you have the option.

180 accelerates noticably faster and turns easier.

190....what you gain in sidegrip doesn't counter the acceleration....plus the tire is heavier.

Kevin, then why does M4 use the 190 on there suzuki 600's? 

I have used the 190 rear on my 600 for the last two years. I get much more sidegrip, enough that i have be careful not to plow the front turning the gas to soon...  Noticable difference in my opinion.

[benprobst]

Kevin, then why does M4 use the 190 on there suzuki 600's? 

I have used the 190 rear on my 600 for the last two years. I get much more sidegrip, enough that i have be careful not to plow the front turning the gas to soon...  Noticable difference in my opinion.

Because they are on Pirelli's and need all the help they can get with side grip?

[Burt Munro]

You're development is coming along quite nicely Master Ben!   

[zoner]

If you had GP do the work, give Dave a call and explain whats going on with the bike. They know what valving/spring combination you have and should be able to answer any questions you have.

[Super Dave]

Because they are on Pirelli's and need all the help they can get with side grip?

Safety First used Michelin through 2007, but they also used Pirelli during most of 2008.  Kevin's experiences would be based on their set up.  I think Bobby did pretty darn good.

[Sklossmonster]

In my experience covering races between Jeff Wood and Robert Jensen,both on 600s, they both chose to run different size rear tires.  Both racers were well ahead of the rest of the pack, and both racers chose to run different widths of tires.

The truth is, different riders, different bikes, different tires, different set ups, yet both racers ended up with similar lap times and nearly identical results.

Anyone who says one size is better than another size isn't really considering all the facts.

[MegRyan]

Well the deal is done and the press release will be out in the next few days but Mark Stiles and Scotty Ryan bought Trackside Suspension. It will now be called Trackside Suspension and Engineering. The website is not up and running yet but that will be shortly. We will be at all the BHF and HPT races and trackdays along with Road America.

[Super Dave]

Well the deal is done and the press release will be out in the next few days but Mark Stiles and Scotty Ryan bought Trackside Suspension. It will now be called Trackside Suspension and Engineering. The website is not up and running yet but that will be shortly. We will be at all the BHF and HPT races and trackdays along with Road America.

Thanks for the final word, Meghan.  Been worth the wait!

[MegRyan]

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