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by X2K
Fri Apr 22, 2005 7:59 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: motor question??
Replies: 2
Views: 692

motor question??

I have a stupid question about the VTR1000 Motor. If you look at the front of the bike directly through the forks at the motor. There is a silver piece that looks like it may be a breather or something, but i am unsure. I think that it is on the valve cover but i am unsure if that is the valve cover ...
by X2K
Sat Jun 12, 2004 3:36 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: v-twin stickers???
Replies: 3
Views: 1193

DD wrote:are you meaning the ones on the side of the tail piece?

ps: what does it say in small letters under the V2?
yes, and i belive that it says SUPERBIKE but not sure
by X2K
Sat Jun 12, 2004 2:52 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: v-twin stickers???
Replies: 3
Views: 1193

v-twin stickers???

I have seen a few bikes that have a V-Twin Superbike sticker on them and i was wondering if it was only on the european model? And if i could obtain one of them? anyone know?
by X2K
Sun May 30, 2004 11:57 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: popping on deceleration???
Replies: 13
Views: 3774

I figure i might as well keep the same topic open about my bike being buggered up. I am leading to belive that i may have an electrical issue. While going down the highway if i keep the throttle at the same pace, cruising at about 75-80mph it almost feels like the bike cuts out, but with the wheel ...
by X2K
Fri May 07, 2004 5:09 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: popping on deceleration???
Replies: 13
Views: 3774

Pete.L wrote:Have you done this yet?
http://www.abercon.co.uk/vtr1000/phpBB2 ... php?t=1996

I think Phil,s info is still good
Yes, and no. I have had the bike jetted and carbs adjusted. But i have not put it on a dyno yet.
by X2K
Thu May 06, 2004 11:31 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: popping on deceleration???
Replies: 13
Views: 3774

popping on deceleration???

I recently bought a 99 VTR1000, in the US. When i bought the bike it ran great. Its got a full Yosh. exhaust. I brought it back to the dealer complaining about the throttle response, it was very slow and sometimes bogged down if you gave it a quick twist. Also on deceleration it would pop and at ...
by X2K
Sun Apr 18, 2004 8:10 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: possible carb loading ??
Replies: 1
Views: 770

possible carb loading ??

I am new to owning a V-Twin so i am unsure of what is regular. I bought the bike a few weeks ago with 14k on it. Its stock except for Yosh pipes. When i bought it, it seemed fine ran well but now it seems that maybe the carbs are loading? maybe too much fuel and running too rich? When i back off the ...
by X2K
Sun Mar 28, 2004 7:18 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: few questions........
Replies: 2
Views: 926

I am located in CT.
by X2K
Sun Mar 28, 2004 5:20 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: few questions........
Replies: 2
Views: 926

few questions........

Hi all, I am looking into purchasing a 99 Superhawk 996 and I have got a few questions. I actually never considered riding one of these till i sat on one. I am 6'7" and this is the first bike that i have sat on and actually fit. I have owned a few other bikes starting with a tiny 600F3 and a Zuki ...