At my favorite mountain pass.
This place is officially known as Komori Pass, but among local riders, it’s always been called "Zaike" or "Kabuto." I came here today to savor the performance of my front forks, freshly tuned by the masters at Scuderia Okumura.
Scuderia Okumura: A Legacy of Precision Scuderia Okumura was founded in 1994 by Hiroshi Okumura, a legendary former works rider for both Yamaha and Honda. It stands as Japan’s first specialized suspension shop. Online reviews are filled with high praise, with riders often describing the results as "magic" or wishing they had done it sooner. Their signature "ME Tuning" goes beyond simple maintenance, refining the suspension to resonate with each rider's personal feel—it has become a gold standard in the industry.
The Essence of "ME Tuning" The setup: a full overhaul combined with their signature ME Tuning. The moment I moved the bike in my garage, I was struck by an eerie "lightness." It felt so effortless that I found myself re-checking the assembly and torque specs over and over, worried I’d missed something.
On the road, the feel is incredibly supple, yet it possesses a firm, responsive core. "It’s like the difference between rolling over on a hard floor versus a plush bed in a luxury hotel." The way it traces the tarmac with such smoothness and feedback is simply sublime. Absolute perfection.