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[C. Dolan]

I think the difference in range will be minimal.

The dual disks in the front are full floaters, so drag while not in use may be the same or less than

the OEM single disk setup.

 Could run higher tire pressure if concerned about rolling resistance, and drop to 30 psi when railing.

[C. Dolan]

May 5, 2014: A few more parts added :

[dubster]

looks like a real big upgrade

[C. Dolan]

Finally got the spokes made to lace the fat rear rim.

Since I had to go to new spokes, I went with 8 gauge instead of the OEM 9 gauge.

Because of the almost straight spokes and only 32 of, was the easiest wheel I had ever laced and trued.

Most of the time was just screwing on nipples evenly and ball park torque.

The wobble was so slight, that it could have been ridden as - is.

The actual truing and tightening only took a few minutes and had under .005 inch TIR.

Close enough for a wire wheel., I quit while I was ahead.

[C. Dolan]

Seeing the 160 tire on the 4.25 rim for the 1st time today, will go to a 150.

It was just touching the belt and the sides were too steep to be fully used.

I had originally chose the 160 tire / 4.25 " rim based on going from a 140 / 3.5 " combo.

I think earlier versions of the S model may have run 130 tires.

The 150 tire / 4.25 " rim will clear the belt and give the side angle I'm looking for.

Will post tire / wheel on bike pics this coming week.

[C. Dolan]

More  pics.

May run bike at Palomar this weekend.

[Doug S]

That front end makes me drool! Not only is it beautiful, I can only imagine how much stiffer those forks are, and how powerful those giant dual disks are. No more brake steer for you, that's for sure!

I think I'll keep my SR stock, though. Maybe someday there will be room in the budget, but not right now.

[C. Dolan]

Updated pic with different Ohlins front end, wire wheel using Ducati Paul Smart hub, Buchannan rim, and radial Brembo brakes.