In the ensuing months, Motorcyclist magazine will be doing a profile on my yellow VFR and probably listing all the modifications that I did to the bike. About the only thing that I DID NOT do was to install the Dynamo Humm big bore kit. But with a K&N filter kit and a Two Brothers Carbon can the bike is putting out 97 Hp at the rear wheel which is plenty enough fo two up. If you have a stock bike and are looking to make some improvements and what to spend your dolars carefully then I have two reccomendations for you: A Power Comander; it won't up the Hp much but the low speed abruptness that the stock bike will all go away and stop and go traffic will no long be a problem. The second is a set of Galfer Wave rotors and possibly their steel braided lines which can still use the linked brake system if you want. Once you get these you will know why all hte new liter bikes are finally getting around to them as they are terrific.
Harv, first off, welcome aboard, and congrats on getting your bike in a mag. (Show us the pics!)
Secondly, you may want to do a search here on the site for "Torocharger". A member here named Toro1 designed and installed his own supercharger for his 5th gen VFR, and is getting around 150hp. (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/fing02.gif)
Harv80466, Jan 8 2008, 12:26 AMIn the ensuing months, Motorcyclist magazine will be doing a profile on my yellow VFR and probably listing all the modifications that I did to the bike.
I hope it is more than a bolt-on beauty queen, what with guys here making their own exhaust systems, bodywork and superchargers... (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/goofy.gif)
Harv80466, Jan 8 2008, 08:26 AM.....If you have a stock bike and are looking to make some improvements and what to spend your dolars carefully then I have two reccomendations for you: A Power Comander; it won't up the Hp much but the low speed abruptness that the stock bike will all go away and stop and go traffic will no long be a problem. The second is a set of Galfer Wave rotors and possibly their steel braided lines which can still use the linked brake system if you want. Once you get these you will know why all hte new liter bikes are finally getting around to them as they are terrific.
I wouldn't say all the new litre bikes are getting around to installing wave rotors for performance reasons. Most folks install them for looks. Personally, I would never put them on a litre bike. I'll do that when I see them on 90% of bikes on SBK and MotoGP grids, which I know I won't.
Throttlestop, Jan 7 2008, 05:28 PMI wouldn't say all the new litre bikes are getting around to installing wave rotors for performance reasons. Most folks install them for looks. Personally, I would never put them on a litre bike. I'll do that when I see them on 90% of bikes on SBK and MotoGP grids, which I know I won't.
MotoGP is using carbon rotors, except in the rain, AFAIK, and I imagine SBK are all using cast iron, probably similar to the alloys used for automotive applications. With cast iron you often see drilled holes or shallow slots, but you're right, no large slots or waved ODs. I've got Galfer Wave rotors (stainless) on my 'Priller (the stockers commonly warp), but I'm not real sure it makes a big difference. They look dangerous, though, so that's good for something.
fallzboater, Jan 7 2008, 06:53 PMOoh, those look HOT! (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/rolleyes.gif)
Groooooaan!
Just put some Wave Rotors on, EBC Prolites. Why, cuz that is what EDR said is the best perfomane vs value. Dont need track day rotors. I hope they will work better with EBC pads than the stockers did with factory.
Wave rotors, from what I understand, disipate heat more effectivly than standard rotors. I read a tech paper from Hayes regarding Disc brake design, I wish I could remember more of it, or find it. the waves, slots and gaps in a rotor allow the super hot gases developed under braking to dissapate. With out the gaps, the brakes will fade, cook the pads lossing friction, and the rotors will warp. The Hayes Bicycle discs, were also designed to expand on the radius as they heated up.
Fallzboater -- Just got done watching Futurama on Comedy central. Bender rocks!
Harv80466, Jan 7 2008, 05:26 PMIn the ensuing months, Motorcyclist magazine will be doing a profile on my yellow VFR and probably listing all the modifications that I did to the bike. About the only thing that I DID NOT do was to install the Dynamo Humm big bore kit. But with a K&N filter kit and a Two Brothers Carbon can the bike is putting out 97 Hp at the rear wheel which is plenty enough fo two up. If you have a stock bike and are looking to make some improvements and what to spend your dolars carefully then I have two reccomendations for you: A Power Comander; it won't up the Hp much but the low speed abruptness that the stock bike will all go away and stop and go traffic will no long be a problem. The second is a set of Galfer Wave rotors and possibly their steel braided lines which can still use the linked brake system if you want. Once you get these you will know why all hte new liter bikes are finally getting around to them as they are terrific.
Welcome to this corner of the nuthouse.
Your article promises to be interesting.
However, you must realize that nothing here is real if there are not accompanying pictures.
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I am surprised that nobody else has told you this yet.
Harv80466, Jan 7 2008, 04:26 PMIn the ensuing months, Motorcyclist magazine will be doing a profile on my yellow VFR and probably listing all the modifications that I did to the bike. About the only thing that I DID NOT do was to install the Dynamo Humm big bore kit. But with a K&N filter kit and a Two Brothers Carbon can the bike is putting out 97 Hp at the rear wheel which is plenty enough fo two up. If you have a stock bike and are looking to make some improvements and what to spend your dolars carefully then I have two reccomendations for you: A Power Comander; it won't up the Hp much but the low speed abruptness that the stock bike will all go away and stop and go traffic will no long be a problem. The second is a set of Galfer Wave rotors and possibly their steel braided lines which can still use the linked brake system if you want. Once you get these you will know why all hte new liter bikes are finally getting around to them as they are terrific.
Welcome to the forum! It good to see another modder is out there! (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/beer.gif)
Personally, I'd rather have stainless brakelines before wave rotors, but to each their own. I can't wait to read your about your bike in Motorcyclist. It's always a treat to read about VFRs in the bike mags. (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/fing02.gif)
Welcome Harv and looking forward to seeing your bike in Motorcyclist, as I have a subscription.
Can you fine fellers tell me the advantages of having the steel braided brake lines vs. stockers? I have considered getting them a few times and definitely want a power commander.
Blackballed, Jan 10 2008, 07:06 PMCan you fine fellers tell me the advantages of having the steel braided brake lines vs. stockers?
Besides the bling, the braided lines have a Teflon inner tube that expands less under pressure than the stock fiber-reinforced rubber lines. This doesn't give you more braking power, but does give you a firmer (more direct) feel and less travel at the lever. The braided stainless is just a protective cover. The better ones also have a clear or colored vinyl sleeve over the stainless to protect other parts from abrasion.
Good for front brakes, less important for rear brake or clutch. Good excuse to completely flush and bleed your hydraulics, too. If your '98 hasn't been done, it's due.
Blackballed, Jan 11 2008, 04:06 AMWelcome Harv and looking forward to seeing your bike in Motorcyclist, as I have a subscription.
Can you fine fellers tell me the advantages of having the steel braided brake lines vs. stockers? I have considered getting them a few times and definitely want a power commander.
For me, it was all about the bling................ (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/fing02.gif)
Blackballed, Jan 10 2008, 07:06 PMCan you fine fellers tell me the advantages of having the steel braided brake lines vs. stockers?
Good for front brakes, less important for rear brake or clutch. Good excuse to completely flush and bleed your hydraulics, too. If your '98 hasn't been done, it's due.
Did my fluids last spring as I didn't think the previous owner had in 4500 miles he owned it. They were looking a little brown. I flushed the cooling system too: man, there was a lot of gunk in the resorvoir tank. (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/fing02.gif)
I guess I don't need the steel brake lines, I think their pretty sensitive/touchy already.
Blackballed, Jan 11 2008, 04:06 AMWelcome Harv and looking forward to seeing your bike in Motorcyclist, as I have a subscription.
Can you fine fellers tell me the advantages of having the steel braided brake lines vs. stockers? I have considered getting them a few times and definitely want a power commander.
For me, it was all about the bling................ (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/fing02.gif)
