The New (to me) Red EX ("Rex")
Here are some pictures of the 89 EX I bought from my friend, Jeff Browne (WSMC#116). He is concentrating on his EX Superbike and cut me a deal on this one he built for the track himself. Details: Engine/Trans: > > · Stock engine, 30k street miles street + 10 race weekends on the track. > > · Barnett Kevlar clutch w/ hd springs > > · Split-fire spark plugs > > · Motul Synthetic blend 10W40 oil > > · Kawasaki oil filter element > > · K&N stock replacement filter element > > · Factory Jet Kit (132 main jets, needles notch 3 + 1 shim) > > · Muzzy SS exhaust pipe > > · Redline water wetter > > · AFAM replacement o-ring chain/sprocket 16/42 > > · New Battery > > Front suspension: > > · Taper roller headset bearings > > · Stainless steel brake line > > · EBC Pro-lite front rotor > > · Ferodo front pads (FDB-481SS) > > · Bel-Ray 20 wt fork oil > > · Stock fork springs w/ 5/8" preload shims > > Rear suspension: > > · GSXR rear shock, revalved > > Tires & Wheels: > > · Powder coated stock wheels w/ new bearings > > · Dunlop K591SP 120/80VB16 front 130/80VB16 rear > > Finish: > > · New Paint > > · Airtech front and rear race bodywork > > · Targa abs front fender > > · LP clear windscreen > > · Targa alum. bar ends > > · Ninja 900 bar risers
I put the stock plastic, lights, signals, etc back on it and I must say, am having a blast. It's been hard to get out to work on the yellow EX ("Yex"), but progress is being made. I'll have some more pix of Rex when I make him a little prettier.
The stiffer suspension and awesome brakes make it possible for me to go much deeper into corners before braking, and the braking is so right now, that I can trust them to do what they're supposed to do. I won't even talk about the extra power from the Muzzy and jetkit. I'm really having a blast.