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DryRob
WSB Pack Hound
Posts: 925
Main bike:
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- SV650s
Power problems
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23 November 2012, 06:24:34 pm »
Now I know this isn't a Fazer but I seem to be lacking mid ranger power, I've tried everything do you think I need a new engine?
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Skippernick
GP Hero
Posts: 2,083
Main bike:
FZS600 02-03
Re: Power problems
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23 November 2012, 07:53:43 pm »
A good old honda i see.
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Farjo
Consultor de administración
GP Hero
Posts: 14,645
Admin alumni
Main bike:
FZS600 02-03
Re: Power problems
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23 November 2012, 08:31:44 pm »
A popular mod is to replace the front sprocket with a smaller one. This will give you more low down grunt. The downside is that the top speed comes down a bit, but really who needs to go at 28mph!
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eddie
FOC-U Lost Boy.
GP Hero
Posts: 5,622
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FZS 1000 Gen1
Re: Power problems
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24 November 2012, 10:23:08 am »
pmsl
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Robbie8666
GP Hero
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Re: Power problems
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28 November 2012, 12:01:00 pm »
I'd try new rubber before swapping the engine?
do your mates find they lack mid range power or is it only when your riding it?
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JZS 600
GP Hero
Posts: 1,267
Main bike:
FZS600 02-03
- VFR 1200 FD
Re: Power problems
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28 November 2012, 05:16:32 pm »
If you went 2 teeth bigger on the back sprocket you would shorten the wheel base and make it more responsive at the detriment of stability over poor surfaces
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DryRob
WSB Pack Hound
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Re: Power problems
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28 November 2012, 05:22:17 pm »
I was thinking some slicks and a stiffer suspension setup might give me faster cornering speed
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JZS 600
GP Hero
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FZS600 02-03
- VFR 1200 FD
Re: Power problems
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28 November 2012, 05:23:46 pm »
120 psi on the back and 110 on the front works well on slicks
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