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Cycle News 2002 11 13

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Dave Watson's FRAME: Watson Racing WHEELBASE: 106-112 inches ENGINE: Honda CBR900 (sleeved to 797cc) RODS: Carillo PISTONS: J&E CAMS: Stock VALVES: Stock/Orient Express springs EXHAUST: Watson Racing MUFFLER: None '7~LUTCH: Falicon basket/stock Honda plates INTAKE: Hilborn fuel injection AIRBOX: None AIR FILTERS: Uni-filter IGNITION: Dyna 4000 SPARK PLUGS: NGK FUEL: Nitromethane/propylene oxide LUBRICANTS: Spectro FRONT SUSPENSION: Factory Connection REAR SUSPENSION: Factory Connection FOOTPEGS: A & P Machine CHAIN: DID SPROCKETS: Sprocket Specialties FRONT BRAKE: Honda RIMS: Sun HUBS: Rad FRONT TIRE: Michelin REAR TIRE: IRC/custom chain TRIPLE CLAMP: Innovative HANDLEBAR: Answer CONTROLS: ARC Levers THROTTLE: Kawasaki KLX300 GRIPS: Scott CABLES: Kawasaki KLX300 FUEL TANK: Watson Racing PLASTIC: Honda GRAPHICS: Factory Effex SEAT: Honda/Factory Effex cover HARDWARE: A&P Machine (titanium) COMMENTS: David Watson - "My 800cc bike weighs about 330 pounds, and my 540cc bike weighs 324. They have the same frame and suspension settings; the 800 just hits harder when you drop the throttle. It's definitely an ~dvantage having two motorcycles that feel the same ergonomically." IB1J

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