These bikes also have a restrictor fitted to the manifold?

[colinfaeshetland]

According to the site listed below the vtr is fitted with intake restriction, I've not looked at mine but is this true?

also which are best...BMC or KN air filter?



http://www.dynobike.com/vtr1000_tips.htm

Colin

[VTRDark]

Only the later VTR's like Kev's have restrictions on the carb inlets (left in your pic) as part of the later emissions laws. They also painted them Blue.

As for air filters the BMC road (not sport) filter is supposedly one of the best for these bikes. Or just stick to standard, there are reports of these bikes running better on the standard filters than an aftermarket. It's all down to personal choice really, and you will hear different things about each one. But with whichever filter you go for, the carbs will have to be jetted to match.

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[colinfaeshetland]

Only the later VTR's like Kev's have restrictions on the carb inlets (left in your pic) as part of the later emissions laws. They also painted them Blue.

As for air filters the BMC road (not sport) filter is supposedly one of the best for these bikes. Or just stick to standard, there are reports of these bikes running better on the standard filters than an aftermarket. It's all down to personal choice really, and you will hear different things about each one. But with whichever filter you go for, the carbs will have to be jetted to match.

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thanks carl

[Wicky]

That's an Australian site so they might have kits to make it suitable for learners limiting bikes to something like 73HP. Similar kits appear in the UK to limit the storm to 33HP!

If your motorcycle is LAMS compliant make sure you check that the engine is un-restricted or not - because there may be additional costs involved in removing the restrictions. Manufacturers have use different methods for making a particular model LAMS compliant. Always check with the dealer or manufacturer HQ in your area.

also which are best...BMC or KN air filter?

Depends on the time, money, dynojetkit, exhaust system, and dyno time you want to get it all working in harmony.

[VTRDark]

The restrictors you get over here as well http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... rs#p136337

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... rs#p188567

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[Wicky]

Honda VTR 1000 FIRESTORM Restrictor Kit 33 BHP

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-VTR-100 ... 927wt_1398