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Post by wkboardr on May 3, 2016 4:46:12 GMT -6
So with the Carmichael bar, you did or didn't cut the ends? Our bars are very narrow from factory. My brother put the Carmichael bars on his fz09 and he cut about an inch off each end and has cable room to spare. I think the problem I had with the bars I got was they were too wide down at the clamps and had short bars with minimal room for controls. The Carmichael bar looks like the opposite I might just order one and see what it looks like before I hack it up. Sucks about the other bars. i didnt cut mine and i have woodcraft hand guards, so mine are wide! The throttle cable was too short but the clutch cable had enough extra to make it work by rerouting it. i like the wide bars, it reminds me of my supermoto. comfy and easy to control. good luck! |
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Post by wkboardr on May 3, 2016 4:48:04 GMT -6
How did the carbon fiber lower chin work for you. I fubared mines! LOL It fit perfect, although it took a little work to get the tiny bits to fit right. |
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Post by bigpopa71 on May 3, 2016 9:37:47 GMT -6
How did the carbon fiber lower chin work for you. I fubared mines! LOL It fit perfect, although it took a little work to get the tiny bits to fit right. Im going to have order his then. The one I got from the other company was not a good fit! How much did you pay |
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Post by wkboardr on May 3, 2016 9:42:07 GMT -6
It fit perfect, although it took a little work to get the tiny bits to fit right. Im going to have order his then. The one I got from the other company was not a good fit! How much did you pay If I remember correctly $87 |
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Post by RAIN H8R on May 6, 2016 6:31:39 GMT -6
I have a question in regards to the header you went with. What headers did you consider when choosing the GSXR600 akrapovic? What about a 750 header? Is it possible that the runners are different diameters and the collector size is different for a 750 engine vs the 600?
Overall, I am very impressed with the modifications. I'm interested in a picture or explanation of the air box modification.
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Post by wkboardr on May 6, 2016 21:07:45 GMT -6
I have a question in regards to the header you went with. What headers did you consider when choosing the GSXR600 akrapovic? What about a 750 header? Is it possible that the runners are different diameters and the collector size is different for a 750 engine vs the 600? Overall, I am very impressed with the modifications. I'm interested in a picture or explanation of the air box modification. It's somewhat of a story. Revzilla was selling a gsxs750, but it was mislabeled from akropovic and was actually a gsxr 600 header. It was made to fit by manipulating the pipes to clear the oil pan. Just tweaking, no bending or anything like that. The pipe fits great, the gains are awesome and the fit/ finish is top notch. I have always had great results from akropovic Hope that helps |
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Post by wkboardr on May 6, 2016 21:10:01 GMT -6
The airbox mods was done by a shop. They changed the stacks out to 600 stacks and opened the air box. I don't have any picks or specs to show of the air box at this time.
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Post by RAIN H8R on May 7, 2016 9:24:10 GMT -6
I have a question in regards to the header you went with. What headers did you consider when choosing the GSXR600 akrapovic? What about a 750 header? Is it possible that the runners are different diameters and the collector size is different for a 750 engine vs the 600? Overall, I am very impressed with the modifications. I'm interested in a picture or explanation of the air box modification. It's somewhat of a story. Revzilla was selling a gsxs750, but it was mislabeled from akropovic and was actually a gsxr 600 header. It was made to fit by manipulating the pipes to clear the oil pan. Just tweaking, no bending or anything like that. The pipe fits great, the gains are awesome and the fit/ finish is top notch. I have always had great results from akropovic Hope that helps Oh ok. I read the thread, and the link still worked surprisingly. Looks like only Arrrow has a full system for this bike :-( I was curious about the specific tubing diameters of the Akrapovic 600cc header, and the Akrapovic 750cc header. Runner diameter, collector size, merge locations, and other factors have big impacts on flow and the power increase potential. I applaud the power you have freed up! |
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Post by wkboardr on May 7, 2016 9:34:26 GMT -6
It's somewhat of a story. Revzilla was selling a gsxs750, but it was mislabeled from akropovic and was actually a gsxr 600 header. It was made to fit by manipulating the pipes to clear the oil pan. Just tweaking, no bending or anything like that. The pipe fits great, the gains are awesome and the fit/ finish is top notch. I have always had great results from akropovic Hope that helps Oh ok. I read the thread, and the link still worked surprisingly. Looks like only Arrrow has a full system for this bike :-( I was curious about the specific tubing diameters of the Akrapovic 600cc header, and the Akrapovic 750cc header. Runner diameter, collector size, merge locations, and other factors have big impacts on flow and the power increase potential. I applaud the power you have freed up! For the akropovic, I can't give you an exact number of the header because the box was mislabeled. I was told it was for a 600/750 by the Revzilla rep and I just used it. |
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Post by RAIN H8R on May 7, 2016 10:47:26 GMT -6
Oh ok. I read the thread, and the link still worked surprisingly. Looks like only Arrrow has a full system for this bike :-( I was curious about the specific tubing diameters of the Akrapovic 600cc header, and the Akrapovic 750cc header. Runner diameter, collector size, merge locations, and other factors have big impacts on flow and the power increase potential. I applaud the power you have freed up! For the akropovic, I can't give you an exact number of the header because the box was mislabeled. I was told it was for a 600/750 by the Revzilla rep and I just used it. OK, I looked it up on revzilla. As you mentioned the 600 and 750 have the same header part number from akrapovic. So my thoughts are irrelevant. |
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Post by wkboardr on May 7, 2016 11:20:09 GMT -6
Just know the 600/750 akropovic will fit and work as another option. Also keep in mind on a full system a slip on won't work with it. The header and can have bigger pipe diameter than stock
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Post by RAIN H8R on May 9, 2016 13:42:23 GMT -6
Just know the 600/750 akropovic will fit and work as another option. Also keep in mind on a full system a slip on won't work with it. The header and can have bigger pipe diameter than stock Can you be more specific? The akrapovic 600/750 has a bigger pipe and can? |
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Post by wkboardr on May 9, 2016 14:08:38 GMT -6
Just know the 600/750 akropovic will fit and work as another option. Also keep in mind on a full system a slip on won't work with it. The header and can have bigger pipe diameter than stock Can you be more specific? The akrapovic 600/750 has a bigger pipe and can? Sure, the diameter of the header/ midpipe from Akropovic is a bigger diameter than the stock header/ mid pipe, therfore a slip on made to fit the stock header/ midpipe won't fit the akropovic header/ midpipe. |
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Post by RAIN H8R on May 10, 2016 13:25:23 GMT -6
I felt like that was what you meant. I just did not want to ASSume anything
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Post by wkboardr on May 18, 2016 9:00:02 GMT -6
Just a quick update on the brakes after my trackday. I think what I thought I was missing was the initial bite that I was accustomed to on other bikes, but after 5 sessions of riding hard I realized the brakes are great and that initial bite that I wanted wasn't needed, in fact I think that with the hard braking I was better off without it. I noticed that I was going as deep or deeper that most into the braking zone. The brakes would grab and progressively grab harder the more I braked with gradual pressure increase. It was was a big increase in pressure which was surpring, but confident building.
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