Does anybody else like Motorcycles around here?

[Big Cam]

There's always...AFTERMARKET!

http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/akrapovic-g...tem-p-1045.html

http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/akrapovic-g...ust-p-1044.html

Couldn't deeplink the pics so I gave you links to the page with the pics and info.

Ya, or I could spend that extra $1450 on a different bike that comes the way I want.

[CloneCommanderDelta7]

Ya, or I could spend that extra $1450 on a different bike that comes the way I want.

Hey, I'm not telling you to buy, I like the bike myself. An aftermarket muffler often will increase performance and sound, I mean, the CRF450X could do with an upgrade as well.

[Big Cam]

Hey, I'm not telling you to buy, I like the bike myself. An aftermarket muffler often will increase performance and sound, I mean, the CRF450X could do with an upgrade as well.

Oh I know, that's just my view on it, whoch is why i'm not much of a fan of Harley's, so much is "expected" to be purchased as an add-on, when the bike should have been done right for the price you pay.

[Captain Green Hair]

Hey, I'm not telling you to buy, I like the bike myself. An aftermarket muffler often will increase performance and sound, I mean, the CRF450X could do with an upgrade as well.

Everybody should have aftermarket pipes, mine would sound like a muted coffee grinder otherwise.

[CloneCommanderDelta7]

Everybody should have aftermarket pipes, mine would sound like a muted coffee grinder otherwise.

I wish I had one. An aftermarket pipe would do wonders on the CRF100F or any of the minibikes if you had the money or if you wanted to make it into a competition bike. Then there's the suspension to worry about as the main thing that needs upgrading.

1. new aftermarket pipe

2. suspension upgrades

BTW, I'm going to race someday, once I get everything to qualify. I aim (I know its hard, really but) to make it to the internationals one day, look out for me. It may take years, or months.

Edited November 18, 2009 by CloneCommanderDelta7

[Big Cam]

I wish I had one. An aftermarket pipe would do wonders on the CRF100F or any of the minibikes if you had the money or if you wanted to make it into a competition bike. Then there's the suspension to worry about as the main thing that needs upgrading.

1. new aftermarket pipe

2. suspension upgrades

BTW, I'm going to race someday, once I get everything to qualify. I aim (I know its hard, really but) to make it to the internationals one day, look out for me. It may take years, or months.

Send me 5 autographs now, so I have them in the future

I do like aftermarket parts, I was just complaining how Harleys come with so little and then they sells thousands of dollars in accesories to make it look like say a Star Motorcycle that came with all the chrome bits.

I actually want to get the 09 R6 exhaust for my bike, since it's a shorty exhaust and louder!

[CloneCommanderDelta7]

No, Big Cam

To business though. The new Yamaha Super Tenere 2010. All wrapped up like an Egyptian mummy, maybe its like that to preserve it from the dust. C'mon its supposed to be dirt bike people!

http://cmgonline.com/images/stories/bikes/...8/g450x_rsf.jpg

The new BMW G450X 2010, scheduled for release in January 2010.

I think I like the older decals better.

[Captain Green Hair]

Do keep in mind that when you install performance parts you need to change the settings on your engine.

I.e. when you install dragpipes you need a bigger fuel injection needle.

[Milan]

Do keep in mind that when you install performance parts you need to change the settings on your engine.

I.e. when you install dragpipes you need a bigger fuel injection needle.

And maybe more important, when you change anything that increase power, you should install better brakes, at least on smaller bikes!

Safety is always priority!

[Big Cam]

Do keep in mind that when you install performance parts you need to change the settings on your engine.

I.e. when you install dragpipes you need a bigger fuel injection needle.

I know. That's the main reason I've been holding off on getting the shorty exhaust for my bike. It practically slips right on with only minor modifications, but I have to re-map the ECU, and I don't fell like doing that just yet. So mainly cosmetic changes for now.

[CloneCommanderDelta7]

I know. That's the main reason I've been holding off on getting the shorty exhaust for my bike. It practically slips right on with only minor modifications, but I have to re-map the ECU, and I don't fell like doing that just yet. So mainly cosmetic changes for now.

I don't know what you're talking about. Mainly because I would probably only buy a slip-on exhaust so if some enviro guys come knocking about noise then you just say "Wait a minute" and hopefully you don't cause a mess in your hurry.

But in dirt bikes (I'm thinking you're on about road bikes) small changes don't matter much unless you are a pro, performance parts aren't going to make you a better rider, now are they?

To news...

The new RM-Z450 has taken the world by storm, with its fuel injection and overall better chasis, it has really surprised riders out there. But it was only motocrossers...

Until now! The RMX-Z450 is here with a headlight and bashplate, plus some other enduro things. It isn't approved for registration in Australia so in some European maybe some USA states (I'm confused so don't blame me) it probably will be the same.

Wait a minute, we haven't seen the 450s little brother yet. Lighter riders won't like that at all. But wait there because the little 250 is putting along the assembly line. Here she is, with a brand new colour scheme that is great with black bits on the side plates and front number board, plus the lovely looking seat just makes you want to sit in it, not because its comfy but the sense of just riding on it. Better stand up though, the whoops may bump you.

[MetroiD]

I don't know what you're talking about. Mainly because I would probably only buy a slip-on exhaust so if some enviro guys come knocking about noise then you just say "Wait a minute" and hopefully you don't cause a mess in your hurry.

But in dirt bikes (I'm thinking you're on about road bikes) small changes don't matter much unless you are a pro, performance parts aren't going to make you a better rider, now are they?

Small changes matter in any bike mate, and remapping the ECU is a definite necessity if you put on an aftermarket slip-on. Otherwise your bike just won't be running properly...

And as to news - have you guys checked out the brand new

? I think we're entering a new era of naked/streetfighter bikes - I've alway enjoyed the Zed's reworked modernistic design, but this is simply awesome :)

[CloneCommanderDelta7]

Small changes matter in any bike mate, and remapping the ECU is a definite necessity if you put on an aftermarket slip-on. Otherwise your bike just won't be running properly...

And as to news - have you guys checked out the brand new

? I think we're entering a new era of naked/streetfighter bikes - I've alway enjoyed the Zed's reworked modernistic design, but this is simply awesome :)

Cool, but I think the KTM Adventure 990 is better, than the 'R' version of itself. The 'R' version features worse suspension so for general duties the normal one is better. What do you guys think, KTM Adventure 990 or BMW 1200GS?

Would deeplink pics but too late for that, just search for the official sites on google, etc, and if you can't do that than why are you on EB?

[Big Cam]

I don't know what you're talking about. Mainly because I would probably only buy a slip-on exhaust so if some enviro guys come knocking about noise then you just say "Wait a minute" and hopefully you don't cause a mess in your hurry.

But in dirt bikes (I'm thinking you're on about road bikes) small changes don't matter much unless you are a pro, performance parts aren't going to make you a better rider, now are they?

No but your bike will perform better, making it easier for you to be a better rider. Everything is no so cut and dry. I question your knowledge on motorcycles only being 13 and probably not having alot of tuning experience. On motorcycles every little bit helps and makes a big difference. In a car, if you add a different exhaust, you'll get a different sound and maybe 2hp, big deal. On a bike, if you add a new exhaust, you'll need to remap the ECU but once you do, you can actually gain some power, and on a bike that weighs a couple hundred pounds, a few extra horsepower can be a big deal.

[Captain Green Hair]

No but your bike will perform better, making it easier for you to be a better rider. Everything is no so cut and dry. I question your knowledge on motorcycles only being 13 and probably not having alot of tuning experience. On motorcycles every little bit helps and makes a big difference. In a car, if you add a different exhaust, you'll get a different sound and maybe 2hp, big deal. On a bike, if you add a new exhaust, you'll need to remap the ECU but once you do, you can actually gain some power, and on a bike that weighs a couple hundred pounds, a few extra horsepower can be a big deal.

I fully agree. I managed to squeeze out 6HP more and you can really notice the difference.

It's leaking oil now though, that kinda sucks.

[Big Cam]

I fully agree. I managed to squeeze out 6HP more and you can really notice the difference.

It's leaking oil now though, that kinda sucks.

Uh oh, shouldn't be too hard to spot the problem area though, hopefully it's just a bad gasket, that'd be your cheapest fix.

I see the MC tag went to never never land with brickhelf, it's a sad day. BS was the world to LEGO photography.

[CloneCommanderDelta7]

No but your bike will perform better, making it easier for you to be a better rider. Everything is no so cut and dry. I question your knowledge on motorcycles only being 13 and probably not having alot of tuning experience. On motorcycles every little bit helps and makes a big difference. In a car, if you add a different exhaust, you'll get a different sound and maybe 2hp, big deal. On a bike, if you add a new exhaust, you'll need to remap the ECU but once you do, you can actually gain some power, and on a bike that weighs a couple hundred pounds, a few extra horsepower can be a big deal.

And it gives your bike a diet too.

By the way, is the ECU the fuel injection, because carburettors are still the main thing.

Edited November 27, 2009 by CloneCommanderDelta7

[MetroiD]

I see the MC tag went to never never land with brickhelf, it's a sad day. BS was the world to LEGO photography.

Hopefully that'll be back soon... In the meantime, I need to get my bikes back up... darn!

[L-space]

And it gives your bike a diet too.

By the way, is the ECU the fuel injection, because carburettors are still the main thing.

The ECU is the Electronic Control Unit for the fuel injection. It delivers the right amount of fuel to the right cilinder at the right time. Its settings are normally set for a combination of exhaust and air intake. That is why it is important to 're-map' the ECU after changing one of the components.

Yes, it is important; modern day fuel-injectors are sensitive, way more than carburators.

[Captain Green Hair]

The ECU is the Electronic Control Unit for the fuel injection. It delivers the right amount of fuel to the right cilinder at the right time. Its settings are normally set for a combination of exhaust and air intake. That is why it is important to 're-map' the ECU after changing one of the components.

Yes, it is important; modern day fuel-injectors are sensitive, way more than carburators.

I hate those crap things, i'll have a carb any day!

Your Harley is probably fuel injected too if i'm not mistaken?

At the factory they have set them to spray too little, did you get yours tuned yet?

[L-space]

I hate those crap things, i'll have a carb any day!

Your Harley is probably fuel injected too if i'm not mistaken?

At the factory they have set them to spray too little, did you get yours tuned yet?

A carb you can tweek with a screwdriver, so that's an advantage. But remapping the ECU is simple as hooking it to a computer and press enter.

I got one yeah, with modern day fuel emission standards you need one. I didn't get mine done yet. Still looking for the perfect exhausts and a Kuryakyn hypercharger.

[Captain Green Hair]

A carb you can tweek with a screwdriver, so that's an advantage. But remapping the ECU is simple as hooking it to a computer and press enter.

I got one yeah, with modern day fuel emission standards you need one. I didn't get mine done yet. Still looking for the perfect exhausts and a Kuryakyn hypercharger.

Speed it up buddy, would be fun to do some riding when we get better weather again!

[L-space]

Speed it up buddy, would be fun to do some riding when we get better weather again!

I'd like to.

But my wallet won't allow it, you can't buy them of dust and forgotten washed little papers.

[Captain Green Hair]

I'd like to.

But my wallet won't allow it, you can't buy them of dust and forgotten washed little papers.

Ven lego kun je alles maken!

Yeah i know the problem, luckily mine already had the dragpipes when i bought it.

[Big Cam]

The ECU is the Electronic Control Unit for the fuel injection. It delivers the right amount of fuel to the right cilinder at the right time. Its settings are normally set for a combination of exhaust and air intake. That is why it is important to 're-map' the ECU after changing one of the components.

Yes, it is important; modern day fuel-injectors are sensitive, way more than carburators.

Although it's already been answered, the ECU is basically the brain or central computer of any modern vehilce. Cars have them, adn it is necessary for Fuel Injection since it's such a precise measurement.

Carb bikes are simple and that will always be appealing for those of us who remember them, but in the near future I can see carb's going away completely, even on dirt bikes, it's simply evolution.

My first 3 bikes were all carb's thouigh, so they have a special place in my heart. But I can never go back, the convinience of FI is just too great.

On a happy note, my poor bike has been up on stands for almost two months and I had not taken the battery out yet or added any fuel stabalizer, so I finally went to start it up, and she came to life right away. I was kind of shocked, I expected my battery to be dead. Luckily it wasn't, so I got some seafoam in the tank, started her up adn let it all get mixed and now this weekend I'm going to take the battery out and throw it on the tender. Then i just need to patiently wait for summer.