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Old 12-28-2007, 12:03 AM   #1
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http://www.ohlins.com/Motorcycle/Set...9/Default.aspx
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Old 12-28-2007, 09:32 PM   #2
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Good read cakes!!
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Old 12-28-2007, 09:59 PM   #3
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I have this chart with me at the track all the time. I've used it several time with very good results.
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Old 12-29-2007, 08:31 AM   #4
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Old 02-25-2008, 08:48 PM   #5
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Should come in handy
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nice chart ralph!
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thanks for the chart!
(i dig pictures)

now to read cakes' link
(i hope it's got pics like a comic book)
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Old 02-29-2008, 02:48 PM   #8
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Old 05-28-2008, 06:42 AM   #9
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http://www.feelthetrack.com/tuning_guide.htm


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