Power power more power!


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Deathdiesel

New Member
Hey guys was out riding today and got a dangerous feeling. Thinking I just plainly want more power tbh..There are NO good twisties around here and its driving me effing nuts, so I guess im looking for ways to get more power from our bikes atm(without cracking open the internals/voiding major waranties), until I can find some good fun safe twisties.

The current mods I know are:
1. Exhaust
2. Tune(PCV, Juice Box..etc)
3. Air Box Mod/performance filter
4. V Stacks(upcoming possibly)
5. Weight Reduction(not what im looking for)
6. ??

Thats all I can think of off the top of my head. Any other ideas guys?
 
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MichaelInVenice

Lot of Class, Mostly Low
Elite Member
I'd say be realistic.

Yes, you can spend a couple of thousand bucks and get a 10% boost in power, maybe 15% if you put all the right pieces together in all the right ways. And after all that, you'll still find yourself complaining that it isn't enough.

Or you can buy a bike that gives you what you really want.

You'll find the latter to be a lot cheaper and more satisfying in the end.
 
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Wooster

New Member
Try listening to some Motley Crew "Kick Start My Heart" on your iPod while riding. I'm almost positive I gained 5 HP when that song came on.
 
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Detrich

New Member
Just shift at higher RPM's? 10k, 12k?
 
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Spunky99

New Member
Cheap ass older crotch rocket in 1 liter size?

 
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Deathdiesel

New Member
MichaelInVenice said:
I'd say be realistic.

Yes, you can spend a couple of thousand bucks and get a 10% boost in power, maybe 15% if you put all the right pieces together in all the right ways. And after all that, you'll still find yourself complaining that it isn't enough.

Or you can buy a bike that gives you what you really want.

You'll find the latter to be a lot cheaper and more satisfying in the end.
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Thats what im worried about with this bike. Dont get me wrong, im a new rider on the street still, and have a lot to learn, but im worried ill end up losing all the money I put into the bike, and wasting my time. Then again I guess it is kind of a "personal" investment as im getting used to the bike.

Maybe I was just expecting more power. Ive always heard crotch rockets are just retarded fast.

Spunky99 said:
Cheap ass older crotch rocket in 1 liter size?

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Idk, kind of difficult, im a shortish guy, not very heavy. And im already kind of stuck with the brand new bike, if I sold it now id be talking about a 1000$ loss minimum.
 
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nismos14

I'm movin on
Elite Member
Buying a used SS is not gonna cost that much. Sell yours take the loss and get an SS if you really want more power. Many SS's are lighter than our bikes, and you can most certainly lower the majority of bikes out there.
 
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BKP

New Member
Move to the southeast...

You won't get more power, but you'll find all the twisties you can handle...
 
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DakinechicK

Active Member
I'd say if you are just starting out, you have all the horsepower that you need. The 6r has enough if you are riding her correctly! Enjoy the bike while you have it and don't worry about more power. When you are good and ready to handle the power that a SS has, then you'll probably be able to get one. (It should be a WHILE before that happens is what I'm saying).

Enjoy the 6r right now! She's a fun bike!!
 
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DakinechicK

Active Member
Deathdiesel said:
Thats what im worried about with this bike. Dont get me wrong, im a new rider on the street still, and have a lot to learn, but im worried ill end up losing all the money I put into the bike, and wasting my time. Then again I guess it is kind of a "personal" investment as im getting used to the bike.
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This is what having a bike is all about. Enjoying and modding your ride while you have it! Have fun with it... it's yours to do what you want! I've had, lets see, 4 bikes now - all modded. If your worried about modding your bike to enjoy it in your way and then at some point trading it to upgrade (yes, losing money probably) then you'll never enjoy your bike to the fullest. We all spend hundreds, maybe even thousands of dollars modding our bikes to end up trading or selling them for something else at some point. That's the fun of motorcycling!! Well, that and the actual riding! :D
 
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MNGreg

waiting out winter
Elite Member
BKP said:
Move to the southeast...

You won't get more power, but you'll find all the twisties you can handle...
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Except, as Marthy likes to say, not Florida. No corners there other than intersections!? ;)


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BKP

New Member
MNGreg said:
Except, as Marthy likes to say, not Florida. No corners there other than intersections!? ;)


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Absolutely right... I stand corrected:

"Move to the southeast, and you'll find all the twisties you can handle (with the exception of Florida)".
 
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Perdurable

Teeker!!!
Elite Member
I am still waiting for marthy to turbo charge his bike haha

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MNGreg

waiting out winter
Elite Member
DakinechicK said:
I'd say if you are just starting out, you have all the horsepower that you need. The 6r has enough if you are riding her correctly! Enjoy the bike while you have it and don't worry about more power. When you are good and ready to handle the power that a SS has, then you'll probably be able to get one. (It should be a WHILE before that happens is what I'm saying).

Enjoy the 6r right now! She's a fun bike!!
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Agreed on this. As a new rider the 6R has plenty of power, you just have to find it. As stated ride around more in the middle or upper parts of the power band. The manuals stated shift points are insane. I tried it when first starting and you have NO power, someone told me to change
On here. Now for commuting I change at 5k, for fun riding it is around 6-8k sometimes even up to 10. Has will go down faster but that would be same any bike.

I am a big guy ( 6'3@287, down from 315 at start of season, still working hard to lose more) but this bike can still haul a$$ and I get a good jolt and rush from the acceleration. I can get up to freeway speeds before 1/2 the entrance ramp is done. If the 6R can haul me this easily (i know there are a few on the forum heavier than me also that love the power) it should have plenty of power for those who are lighter. I understand the hp bug, as I have found myself drooling over the ninja 1000, gsx1250f and FZ1; gives the girl a year or two to realy master the throttle control etc.. Become a pro at everything on this bike maybe before moving to a bike that is less forgiving of mistakes. I think msf says odds of evident highest in 6 months, them I think 2 years, then goes down.




DakinechicK said:
This is what having a bike is all about. Enjoying and modding your ride while you have it! Have fun with it... it's yours to do what you want! I've had, lets see, 4 bikes now - all modded. If your worried about modding your bike to enjoy it in your way and then at some point trading it to upgrade (yes, losing money probably) then you'll never enjoy your bike to the fullest. We all spend hundreds, maybe even thousands of dollars modding our bikes to end up trading or selling them for something else at some point. That's the fun of motorcycling!! Well, that and the actual riding! :D
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I think I read somewhere, that owning a mc is actually a never ending money pit. But just like a house, you wont get back what you put in. Example, they say only get back like 80-85% of the cost of a new kitchen.. You have to do what makes you happy with what you got.

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