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Tire Testing, the “Do’s and Don’ts ”

By |2026-07-07T15:05:18-07:00July 31st, 2026|Categories: All, Article, classroom, How-To, Tires|Tags: , , , , , , |

We are in a golden age of tires for motorcycles. Let’s get that straight first and foremost. I am so tired of hearing at track events that “….these tires are/were terrible!”. That is not only disrespectful to all the engineers and testers that developed them but also uninformed with a very poor POV/perspective underscored by a [...]

Tire Carcass Choice and Correct Suspension Setup

By |2026-07-07T14:26:03-07:00July 24th, 2026|Categories: All, Article, classroom, How-To, Tires|Tags: , , , , |

We have a stunning plethora of choices for track tires via manufacturers from Hypersport multi compounds to track day slicks that do not need warmers to race only use tires with various compounds. How do you define what carcass you need for track days or racing in 2026? In contemplating this topic and acquiring perspective, take [...]

Contact Patch: Michelins on the CBR600RR

By |2023-03-17T03:26:13-07:00March 17th, 2023|Categories: All, Suspension, Tires, Video|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Contact Patch: Michelins on the CBR600RR Tire wear IS data. A couple of riders spoon Michelins onto their Honda CBR600RR's and Dave reads the tires to properly tune their suspension. This is a Premium Video for Daves Paid Monthly or Annual subscribers. If you'd like to [...]

2 Clicks Out: 1299 Panigale S Track Suspension Setups

By |2023-02-23T17:55:37-08:00February 23rd, 2023|Categories: 2 clicks out, All, Suspension, Video|Tags: , , , |

2 Clicks Out: 1299 Panigale S Track Suspension Setups While the stock DES suspension on the 1299 Panigale S is adequate for many riders, you'd be surprised how easily you can out grow its capability. This is a Premium Video for Daves Paid Monthly or Annual [...]

2 Clicks Out: 1st Gen MT-09 (the FZ-09) Suspension Setups

By |2022-12-16T06:27:54-08:00December 16th, 2022|Categories: 2 clicks out, All, Suspension, Video|Tags: , , , , , , |

2 Clicks Out: 1st Gen MT-09 (the FZ-09) Suspension Setups The 3 cylinder engine is quite possibly the best combustion engine for the street. Thankfully Yamaha's first version of the MT-09 comes with mostly adjustable suspension (preload and rebound front and rear). This is a Premium [...]

2 Clicks Out: 2003-04 CBR600RR Suspension Setup

By |2022-11-14T15:49:47-08:00October 14th, 2022|Categories: 2 clicks out, All, Suspension, Tires, Video|Tags: , , , , |

2 Clicks Out: 2003-04 CBR600RR Suspension Setup This is a Premium Video for Daves Paid Monthly or Annual subscribers. If you'd like to view this and hundreds of other Premium videos, please subscribe here.

2 Clicks Out: Ducati S2R 1000 & S4Rs Testastretta Suspension

By |2022-11-14T15:51:44-08:00September 9th, 2022|Categories: 2 clicks out, All, Suspension, Video|Tags: , , , , , |

2 Clicks Out: Ducati S2R 1000 & S4Rs Testastretta Suspension This is a Premium Video for Daves Paid Monthly or Annual subscribers. If you'd like to view this and hundreds of other Premium videos, please subscribe here.

2 Clicks Out: The Final Speed Triple 1050 RS

By |2022-11-14T15:54:46-08:00July 29th, 2022|Categories: 2 clicks out, All, Suspension, Video|Tags: , , , , |

2 Clicks Out: The Final Speed Triple 1050 RS This is a Premium Video for Daves Paid Monthly or Annual subscribers. If you'd like to view this and hundreds of other Premium videos, please subscribe here.

2 Clicks Out: Rare Italian Motorcycle Model Suspension Setups

By |2022-11-14T15:57:18-08:00July 26th, 2022|Categories: 2 clicks out, All, Suspension, Video|Tags: , , , , , , , |

2 Clicks Out: Rare Italian Motorcycle Model Suspension Setups This is a Premium Video for Daves Paid Monthly or Annual subscribers. If you'd like to view this and hundreds of other Premium videos, please subscribe here.

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