Race Tuning:
This program is for racers only in order to optimize the motorcycle
chassis for each track raced on. Track set up will be based on a brand/size
of tires to be used for the entire season to remove the geometry variables
created by tire construction and circumference. Cold tire pressures
will be monitored for pressure gain and temperature throughout the day
to build a database to optimize tire wear.
Prior to
any testing to hone the chassis, the rider must acquire adequate gearing
so that the motorcycle will not hit the rev limiter in 6th gear on the
fastest sections of the track. Without this no true testing can be completed.
The initial
set up will include an evaluation of the motorcycle to check for strengths
and weaknesses of the chassis in terms of geometry, spring rates and
hydraulics. Any weakness must be corrected by re-springing and re-valving
as needed, but compromise settings can be used in the interim as a band
aid for a maximum of two race weekends.
The initial
geometric set up of the chassis will be based on the tires used. Subsequently,
rider SAG and hydraulics will be used to manage the chassis to match
the rider’s idiosyncrasies of riding style. Once the chassis has
been optimized, all settings will be recorded onto the CRST race sheet.
Those sheets will be retained for the season, and when returning to
the same track the last fastest settings will be installed into the
motorcycle.