Try as he might, justin simply...
Try as he might, justin simply couldn't bite as hard as his new rotors.
Miles Ridden: 2,105
Modifications: Brake rotors
Like you, I'm tired of the looming R-word, and by that I mean "recession." Enough already, we get the point and understand how hard it is these days.
With everyone singing the blues, it's hard not to get caught up in the day-to-day humdrums. But thankfully, I've got the R6 to keep me happy. And while money is tight, I've still maximized the buck when modding the Yamadog.
If you've been with me since the beginning you'll know I capped my budget at $1000, and to this point I've easily stuck to it. True, there are other rigs that turn more heads, but for under a G I've built a bike that looks good, works better and didn't break the bank.
Last month I installed a slip-on pipe and was going to maximize it with a fueling computer. But, deadlines caught up before I got it worked out, so stay tuned for that soon.
This month I decided that dropping weight was my next order of business. It just so happens that I was able to better my braking and step-up the looks while dropping the aforementioned poundage. CTS Moto's full floating Revolution Rotors changed the personality of the R6. Nothing on the market remotely resembles these rad rotors-- they're fully floating and bite harder than good old Mikey T in the third round.
Looks and performance aside, I also accomplished my goal of dropping weight to the tune of 1.64 pounds up front (.82 per side) and .52 pounds out back for a total savings of over two pounds. While that might sound nominal, cutting rotational weight has a huge effect on performance. I won't bore you with the physics of it all but shaving two pounds of rotational mass is almost like cutting six pounds of static weight.
What does that all translate into? Easy--an R6 that changes direction quicker. The drop-in weight was immediately noticeable when pushing on the bar, as the bike instantly changes direction now. I'm not saying they'll turn a Goldwing into a race bike, but the difference was measurable (not to mention they look great too).
For now, just hang tight until the next installment when I hit the dyno in search of more power.
Coming next month: Fueling computer and air filter
CTS Moto revolution rotors
front rotor kit: $699
rear rotor: $179
www.ctsmoto.com