2017 GSX-R1000 S2B: Episode 9 (P2) – Front End Lowering

The classroom theory is over, and it’s time to sling wrenches! In Episode 9 (Part 1,) Brock discussed the procedure to prepare Gixzilla for stock wheelbase drag strip use and the theory behind the preparation. In E9.P2 Brock applies this theory to the task of lowering the front end, but runs into some problems. Check out the (somewhat controversial) decisions that must be made between going as quickly as possible in the ¼ mile vs. doing what should not be done to circumvent a conflict with the OEM front fork tube design. The #stupidfast world is full of compromises… do the best you can and move on. Brock also addresses the use of a front end lowering kit and tie down strap vs. front end lowering only. We hope you enjoy ‘2017 GSX-R1000 S2B: Episode 9 (Part 2) - Dragstrip Prep – Front End Lowering’. The details : Bike: Brock’s Performance “Gixzilla” 2017 GSX-R1000L7 Standard model (not the ‘R’ version) purchased from Fun For All Motorsports in Elizabethtown, KY Exhaust: Brock’s Performance CT Meg ™ full titanium exhaust with carbon fiber tip: https://brocksperformance.com/ct-mega... Traction control: Motion Track Traction Control Standard (TC=OFF during testing) Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS): Power Mode=A (max power selected during testing) Fuel used during the test: 89 Octane Shell Rear tire: Stock Bridgestone Battlax RS10 190/55/ZR17 – 35 PSI Nitrogen Motor oil: Alisyn Pro Drive 21 Less than 0W (full synthetic) Additive: Petron Plus 4-Cycle Lube Air filter: Sprint Filter P08 F1-85 (see this link for detailed information: https://goo.gl/zgBcZG ) PAIR: Blocked using Brock’s PAIR Valve Block Off Plates: https://brocksperformance.com/pair-bl... Power Commander: PCV with Brock’s Performance Track Map 1 or Zero Map, per video requirements ECU: Modified, per video requirements (see this link for detailed information: https://goo.gl/TLKbvk ) FlashTune Quick Shifter / Auto Blipper Retrofit Kit GSX-R1000 (2017) (See this link for detailed information: https://goo.gl/KTcL6x ) 5th gear pulls Brock’s Radial Mount Front End Lowering Kit: https://brocksperformance.com/radial-... Dynojet Model 250I dyno using DynoWare RT, Power Core C3 and WinPEP 8 dyno control - displaying the SAE scale (unless noted otherwise in the video) Brock’s Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2017) Info page: http://blog.brocksperformance.com/suz... 0:10 – Video Introduction 0:45 – Slotted Brake Lever… It’s ALL in the Details! 2:40 – Removing Mirrors / Hardware Advice 4:05 – Bodywork Removal Time-Lapse 4:51 – Ran Into a Snag… Fork Taper Issues 6:45 – Other Examples of Fork Tube Tapering 8:20 – Clamping On a Taper… Yay or Nay? 9:12 – Loosening Clamp Bolts Time-Lapse 10:00 – Using a Scissor Jack to Support Bike 11:30 – Lowering Jack to Adjust Fork Height 12:40 – Setting Fork Tube Height Evenly 14:15 – Fine Adjustments Using Rubber Mallet 15:19 – Tightening Bottom Clamp / Cycling Suspension 17:40 – What Front End Straps Actually Do 18:50 – Preventing the ‘Slide Hammer Effect’ 21:03 – How the Front End Lowering Kit Works 22:50 – Do You Leave the Strap On All the Time? 23:48 – Using OEM Manual / Final Bolt Torque 25:11 – Video Conclusion / What’s Next? Visit http://www.BrocksPerformance.com for additional information. ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Please watch: "No More Nanny Bike! Brock Frees the Gen 3 Hayabusa with the Super Stock Box"    • No More Nanny Bike! Brock Frees the Gen 3 ...   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~