What you need to do to change your SXV550 into a killer machine

[irie]

I've road-raced my SXV550 in the UK ...

1. Get the engine de-restricted and ignition remapped by someone who knows what they're doing with an AXONE.

2. Fit a Sil Motor race exhaust.

3. Buy some custom ear plugs - you'll need them.

4. Change the rear 46t sprocket to a 44t or lower.

5. Fit a CRF450 slipper clutch - Sigma (which I have) or STM. I used a CRF450 OEM clutch pack. Works flawlessly.

6. Get the suspension shortened and set up for racing.

7. Fit a GPR steering damper.

8. Get rid of the Dunlop D208RR rubber - it's crap, and a very nasty profile. I use Pirelli Supercorsa Pro SC1 front and SC2 rear. Works fine.

hth

(I don't come here often ...)

[NeoGeniX]

Pics!!! And how did you finish in your races? And welcome to the forums :)

[duc slayer]

steering damper :plus: she starts to shimmy around 70-75mph and shimmy's pretty well around 90mph

[Dr. Thrillride]

well can you come back and tell us more about your racing experience on the bike? No shit on the tires, hey.


I've road-raced my SXV550 in the UK ...

1. Get the engine de-restricted and ignition remapped by someone who knows what they're doing with an AXONE.

2. Fit a Sil Motor race exhaust.

3. Buy some custom ear plugs - you'll need them.

4. Change the rear 46t sprocket to a 44t or lower.

5. Fit a CRF450 slipper clutch - Sigma (which I have) or STM. I used a CRF450 OEM clutch pack. Works flawlessly.

6. Get the suspension shortened and set up for racing.

7. Fit a GPR steering damper.

8. Get rid of the Dunlop D208RR rubber - it's crap, and a very nasty profile. I use Pirelli Supercorsa Pro SC1 front and SC2 rear. Works fine.

hth

(I don't come here often ...)

[FORZA]

Opening the throttle is usually enough!!!!!!!!

Dave.

[the_meek]

What's up with the tyres? They are the softest rubber i've ever had the pleasure of sticking my thumb nail in.
I haven't actually riden my bike yet, only been able to stare at it in the shop!

[Alice Racing]

If you need a steering damper on a supermoto bike, the suspension/geometry is very very wrong.

[LuKe450]

I have never been a fan of steering dampers for road or dirt.

I find my SXV is very stable on the road bumpy or not. I'd always look at suspension set up i.e. race sag spring ratios etc etc before anything else...

[duc slayer]

I think it would be helpfull at higher speeds, that's the only place a noticed anything. I say above 80-85 mph

[Super Dave]

steering damper :plus: she starts to shimmy around 70-75mph and shimmy's pretty well around 90mph

Front tire pressure probally to high. My current Supermoto starts dancing around @ 75 mph when front tire pressure is above 30psi. Drop down to 26 and should dissappear.

[duc slayer]

thanks, what are you running in the rear tire. Actually is anyone out there running nitrogen in there tires?

[Super Dave]

thanks, what are you running in the rear tire. Actually is anyone out there running nitrogen in there tires?

I run the same Fr and Rr both about 26psi or 25psi. I've had a lot of success running these pressures on the street . For the track I drop down 2 - 4 psi depending on the temperature.