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Re: the lightened flywheel, the folks at BCM recommended that I forego one of the 8 oz. flywheels like a Nichols and have mine lightened to about 2 lbs. I think the stock one is 4+ lbs. I found the lightened flywheel to be a good, streetable compormise and much less expensive. I think it cost me approx. $85. I'd ridden a '95 CR with the Nichols flywheel and it felt like I had lost that nice flywheel momentum that is so good for the street. FWIW.

bruce19

lighter wheels!....best bang for the buck!

Lighter wheels, and suspension upgrade.

Tom

If you are a torque junky and have the dough, a 944 kit with Keihin Carbs is really a hoot. I put them on my Monster with Mag wheels, lightened clutch basket, lightened fly wheel. Was pulling out yesterday on a country rode next to where I live and some bikes were coming up the road in the opposite direction. I shifted into second gear rolled on the throttle lifting the front wheel effortlessly. What fun to feel to feel power like that. I know its expensive to buy it all, but worth it if you like the feel of that sort of thing.

Mike

For the street I'd go for suspension mods. The CR has non-adjustable forks so upgrades are limited to springs & fork oil changes. Or...you could find a set of used Ohlins SBK forks. They will fit with some minor mods. Or a used set of adjustable Showas from an SP or Monster and you can revalve and change springs for your weight.

Lots of options for the rear shock depending on how much $$ you want to spend. You can get a Showa and have it revalved and sprung for your weight for around $400 or go for a new Ohlins or Penske for $800 or so.

Lighter wheels are a great upgrade but more bang for the buck on the track than the street, imo and pretty big $$ as well. You'll notice the improvement in suspension mods on you 1st ride. Really takes out the harshness and adds control in all situations. Much better ride.

Then you can have some fun with the motor like flat slides or hi comp pistons or a 944 kit...