bought another bike...
bought another bike...
well as some of you know, i blew the motor on my track oriented hawk. after replacing the motor with a motor that previously had a CCT failure that the PO failed to mention :mad: i decided to cut my losses and go back to only having one hawk.
but then.... i decided i really wanted another VTR. although i picked up a slightly different VTR this time....
really clean 2004 Nicky Hayden edition RC51 SP2
threw her on the dyno at work with great results. 125 hp and 70 ft lbs
the best part is the amazingly flat torque curve with 60 ft lbs pretty much out of the gate. plus a really smooth power curve all the way up the rev range. i love twins!
the RC is a bike ive wanted for a long time. not as a replacment for the hawk but a different breed sorta speak. loving the bike so far! its hard to compare it to the hawk as its a totally different type of ride. deffinatley a race track pedigree in the RCs chassis. its a harsh ride at anything less than a pretty quick pace. its not the all around machine we all know and love with the hawk. its designed for one purpose and thats to haul ass around a track. im pretty stoked to own both the VTRs. i might end up selling the Duc although that has another place in my heart so im not sure yet.
its tough as ive already got all these mods going through my mind for the RC, although im gonna attempt at leaving it to just lightweight wheels, suspension, high mount exhaust and a power commander with a custom tune, plus the radial MC and SS brake lines i have. also maybe a lightened flywheel and a slipper clutch. and maybe a quick shifter, oh and change the gearing. oh and possibly...... ah shoot im already screwed....
but then.... i decided i really wanted another VTR. although i picked up a slightly different VTR this time....
really clean 2004 Nicky Hayden edition RC51 SP2
threw her on the dyno at work with great results. 125 hp and 70 ft lbs
the best part is the amazingly flat torque curve with 60 ft lbs pretty much out of the gate. plus a really smooth power curve all the way up the rev range. i love twins!
the RC is a bike ive wanted for a long time. not as a replacment for the hawk but a different breed sorta speak. loving the bike so far! its hard to compare it to the hawk as its a totally different type of ride. deffinatley a race track pedigree in the RCs chassis. its a harsh ride at anything less than a pretty quick pace. its not the all around machine we all know and love with the hawk. its designed for one purpose and thats to haul ass around a track. im pretty stoked to own both the VTRs. i might end up selling the Duc although that has another place in my heart so im not sure yet.
its tough as ive already got all these mods going through my mind for the RC, although im gonna attempt at leaving it to just lightweight wheels, suspension, high mount exhaust and a power commander with a custom tune, plus the radial MC and SS brake lines i have. also maybe a lightened flywheel and a slipper clutch. and maybe a quick shifter, oh and change the gearing. oh and possibly...... ah shoot im already screwed....
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Re: bought another bike...
Love it!!
Re: bought another bike...
The colours really suit the bike, we never got that here although have seen a few that have been imported from your side.
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2014 CRMC Post classic senior production champion. On a Suzuki Katana 1100
My bikes, Firestorm, Suzuki GSX-s1000 Katana, VFR800Fi. Projects, 1986 popup Katana, 3 XJ600’s
2014 CRMC Post classic Superbike champion.
2014 CRMC Post classic senior production champion. On a Suzuki Katana 1100
My bikes, Firestorm, Suzuki GSX-s1000 Katana, VFR800Fi. Projects, 1986 popup Katana, 3 XJ600’s
Re: bought another bike...
Pure porn. I'm not sure about lightening the flywheel, it's already a lot smaller than the Hawk/Storm. Actually I wouldn't mess with the engine apart from the flapper, as it's already a race thoroughbred but suspension is a good move.
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ohlins front and rear, carbon bodywork and fuel tank, get some ap racing brakes, the list is endless, great bike, have fun with it dude....
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Jscobey: what happened to your engine in track bike?
Regarding wheels, SP2 wheels are lighter than SP1, I would weigh them at first. Maybe you will have hard time to find any lighter :-)
Regarding wheels, SP2 wheels are lighter than SP1, I would weigh them at first. Maybe you will have hard time to find any lighter :-)
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Welcome to the party!
I would suggest suspension mods to get ride of the harshness and a custom tune to start with
There's another 10 BHP and a couple of lbs of torque to be had with a decent pipe and custom tune But to be honest, it's all about the pickup when you add the gas
Pete.l
I would suggest suspension mods to get ride of the harshness and a custom tune to start with
There's another 10 BHP and a couple of lbs of torque to be had with a decent pipe and custom tune But to be honest, it's all about the pickup when you add the gas
Pete.l
My new ride is a bit of a Howler and I love to make her Squeal
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Love the bike all ways wanted to own an sp some day hope you enjoy it
1998 black vtr (mods cbr900 fork conversion, ohlins rear shock, ohlins steering damper, prolite discs brembo master cylinder, goodridge braided lines, harris rear sets, Quick shifter,Mario Fairing, etc)
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Nice score with the bike and a healthy looking dyno chart.
Now go and enjoy it......
Now go and enjoy it......
Re: bought another bike...
Very nice enjoy
Chris.
Chris.