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down to the pavement, so a Baker
Drivetrain Grudgebox has beefed up the
stock transmission - perfect for aggressive
take offs and long distance high speeds -
along with a compensator sprocket for
improved function and durability.
"To transition all this power to the back
wheel, we chose the Barnett Scorpion
hydraulic lockup clutch kit and basket for
optimum anti-slippage and added a pair of
Performance Machine Assault race weight
wheels to enhance agility and reduce
weight - on average they are 5 lbs lighter
than our traditional wheels.
"At the front and rear we have used PM
brakes, of course - the super strong PM race
weight Speedstar rotors and 4-piston radial
mount brake calipers to manage the 180+
horsepower.
"Substantial weight was also reduced using
stronger and lighter carbon fiber bodywork
by Hofmann Designs to replace the stock
plastic fairing, front fender, rear fender, side
panels and saddlebags. The traditional
running boards have been swapped out for
a set of our new bolt-on race weight midcontrols
for an aggressive riding position,
smoother braking and quick shifting. A
Dynojet Quick Shifter was added for
seamless clutchless shifting.
"The suspension has been fully upgraded
with a pair of Progressive Suspension 990
Series remote reservoir shocks matched up
with a monotube damping kit in the forks.
The fork lowers were replaced with a set of
Performance Machine billet units.
"Trac Dynamics [Valencia, California]
supplied the lightweight billet swingarm to
manage the added horsepower - itself
shaving off an additional 13 lbs over stock.
To complete the package, we chose a
Saddlemen seat, Dakota Digital gauges,
paint buy Colorzone and a collection of
Performance Machine billet engine cases
and accessories.
"Before you ask if it 'goes', the answer is an
unequivocal 'oh yes' … with 200 hp at just
10 lbs of boost it pulls all the way into the
next county, and then pulls some more!"
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