bowtiepwr
8/12/2005 5:25:00 AM
>so can we do a list of of the best mods for these two wheeled powerhouses ... like a hi flo air fillter,exhaust,gear change(front and rear cogs) what else is there other than going into the engine or adding a blower,turbo,and even N2O ?
MgA_ODEN
8/12/2005 8:17:08 AM
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ORIGINAL: bowtiepwr
>so can we do a list of of the best mods for these two wheeled powerhouses ... like a hi flo air fillter,exhaust,gear change(front and rear cogs) what else is there other than going into the engine or adding a blower,turbo,and even N2O ?
Best Mod - Power Commander
High flow air filter - BMC (Race) then do the
Flapper valve mod Exhaust - To many to pick from (get what you like)
Gear Change - Front 1 down Back 2 up , then get a
SpeedoHealer
Runnin1000
8/12/2005 11:43:55 AM
How do you like the gearing with 1 down and 2 up? I just went 1 down last night so I have not riden it yet but I was also thinking about going up 2 also.
MgA_ODEN
8/12/2005 2:24:10 PM
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ORIGINAL: Runnin1000
How do you like the gearing with 1 down and 2 up? I just went 1 down last night so I have not riden it yet but I was also thinking about going up 2 also.
I wouldn't do 2 up on the rear unless you were doing the 520 conversion .
1 down on the front is the best bang for the buck.
520 conversion
Runnin1000
8/12/2005 5:30:37 PM
Oh yeah most def. I'm gonna stick with 1 down for now and get a power commander and see how I like it at the track.
RepSolRider
8/15/2005 8:18:50 PM
When you went 1 down in the front could you really tell a seat of the pants difference?? Also how did it affect fuel mileage??? Would you do it again if you knew then what you know know?
MgA_ODEN
8/15/2005 9:29:11 PM
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ORIGINAL: RepSolRider
When you went 1 down in the front could you really tell a seat of the pants difference??
Yes
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ORIGINAL: RepSolRider
Also how did it affect fuel mileage???
Not much , my mileage sucks , I tend to keep the needle above 7grand , that's just the way I ride (in the middle of the power band)
Here is a
Gearing Spreadsheet (excel) quote:
ORIGINAL: RepSolRider
Would you do it again if you knew then what you know know?
Hell yes , I've done it to all my bikes
Anubis
8/16/2005 8:33:34 AM
I`ve replaced the brake lines for steel braided hoses, i had a bit of fade with the original items when in constant use fast riding and track, i`d recommend this mod `cos you gotta stop faster if ya wanna go faster.
Whippet Goode
9/11/2005 1:29:08 AM
If you're actually gonna ride it, this is what I'd do first:
Woodcraft frame sliders
Puig double bubble windscreen
Arata adjustable rearseats
Sargent seat
Throttlemeister
Galfer Superbike F & R brake lines + clutch line.
Next would be a shock (Elka, Ohlins or Penske) & re-valved forks would allow you to ride faster than any other mod(s) for the same money*.
Other things like exhaust/ PC III, LED turnsignals, sprocket/chain, rearseat cowl, airfilter (BMC), flapper valve, carbon fibre can come later down the line as your buget allows.
*BST carbon wheels would make a HUGE difference, but they are very expensive & the suspension (F&R) would need to be set-up with these or they'd be off the mark.
Spend as much/more of yer hard earned dosh on riding schools/trackdays to really become fast.
Cheers
RR RIDER
10/11/2005 8:11:48 PM
Im having probs once I got in there i dont know which hose to pull and plug for the flapper mod.! If any one can give me help in the right direction. Thanks in advance!
abadfish
10/12/2005 12:02:32 AM
IMHO, mod the rider rather than the bike.
Use that money to get full gear and do a track school and a few trackdays. You'd see very quickly that a stock bike in the hands of a very capable rider is no match for a mediocre rider with his bike modded out the wazoo.
Now having said that, the first mods I would do are:
- any mod that will make the bike fit you better (rather than you fit the bike) such as rearsets and clip-ons. The rational here is that comfort will inspire confidence
- Suspension, suspension, suspension! At the very least, set up the oem suspension for YOU as best you can. Chances are, you won't be successful since the oem spring rates are designed for someone in the 150lb range. Getting better suspension components will make a world of difference. Once your suspension is built for YOU, you can get the bike to do anything you want it to.
Other mods I would then do would be things to give you better feedback with the bike:
- stainless steel brake lines
- double bubble windscreen (if necessary)
- aftermarket clutch and brake levers (if necessary)
Notice I'm not mentioning anything about increasing horsepower.
Anyway, this is just my 2 abe lincolns.
