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11-25-2008, 09:46 AM
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Where to next?
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Location: OK to the C
Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT
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Be careful with the airbox mod. I know more people who have had trouble with it than not. I haven't done it yet for that reason, but I did find a spare airbox on Ebay to cut up and play with when I get ready. The TRE is a good mod, as is the PAIR valve removal. If you want to really have a scary ride, change around the sprockets. I tried a -1 in the front and the thing likes to wheelie even more now than it did before. Also, re: the 520 conversion. Think long and hard about that one. Personally, I wouldn't run a 520 conversion on a liter bike. I've seen the carnage that results. It's not pretty. Think *new motor*.
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11-25-2008, 09:50 AM
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Ride Like an Asshole
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11-25-2008, 09:58 AM
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Where to next?
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Easy. 520 chainsets typically are recommended for 750cc and down motorcycles by the major chain manufacturers. If you put a 520 chain on a liter bike, there's a chance it will never give you trouble. There's also the chance that it will give, sending the chain hurtling through your crankcase at speed. Believe me when I say that holes that big are not repairable with JB Weld.
Sure, racer guys use 520s. However, they also change out their chain and sprockets every race or two. It's up to you of course, but I've always been of the opinion the weight savings in the chain/sprocket area wasn't enough to make it a chance I was willing to take.
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11-25-2008, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SoCal
Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure
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I've been running 520 chain and sprockets on my Tuono for two years now. It wears out a lot quicker than 525 chain and sprockets but otherwise, I like it a lot better. Faster acceleration.
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11-25-2008, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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The absolute MEANEST bike I've ever heard is the Buell XBRR. Insanely loud and sounded like it was fueled by inhaling children.
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11-25-2008, 12:48 PM
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if the pair mod is anything like the rc, its worth doing
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11-25-2008, 02:48 PM
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Perpetual trouble
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11-25-2008, 03:11 PM
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Belt drive FTW.
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11-25-2008, 03:13 PM
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