View Poll Results: Biggest complaint of VTR
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Biggest VTR complaint?
Senior Member
SuperBike
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,015
Suspension, I am in the hills of the south, we ride kick *** curvy mountain roads and 80 to 100 miles of that always leads to a quick fuel stop and chit chat with your riding buddies. Heck my CRF450R Street Legal SuperMoto will go no more than 80 miles on a tank (no reserve) and it is never an issue when i am out riding it with the sportbikes.
Fuel capacity is fine by me. I would much rather have a well tuned Carb. bike over a FI bike any day.
Fuel capacity is fine by me. I would much rather have a well tuned Carb. bike over a FI bike any day.
Schnitzel
Squid
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 53
From: Canton, Georgia, USA
I'm going with injection, because it is already a planned project for later this year. Hoping to find some extra miles per gallon in there.
Heck, i've already started to buying some parts. Should get interesting as i do have access to a SuperFlow Dyno as bikes are my current job.
Ryan B.
Heck, i've already started to buying some parts. Should get interesting as i do have access to a SuperFlow Dyno as bikes are my current job.
Ryan B.
Senior Member
MotoGP
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,547
From: Way Out West
Fuel range is winning? Imagine you've got a bone stock VTR and you win a contest.
Your choice of;
1) A free revalve and springs for the front and a free Ohlins for the rear.
or
2) A one gallon larger fuel tank?
Your choice of;
1) A free revalve and springs for the front and a free Ohlins for the rear.
or
2) A one gallon larger fuel tank?
Post Whore Junior
MotoGP
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,825
From: Triad, NC
I'm a heavier rider (hover @ 200), so the rear is sprung pretty well for me.. especially if I have baggage.. I'm no MototGP wanna be Knee dragger... Havent been on a long trip with it, yet.. so the mileage isnt so much an issue.. The carbs spitting at me when it's cold out, or the bike is cold.. or just sputtering out at a light bothers me.. SO, with that... I will vote Fuel Injection.
Post Whore Junior
MotoGP
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,825
From: Triad, NC
I'm going with injection, because it is already a planned project for later this year. Hoping to find some extra miles per gallon in there.
Heck, i've already started to buying some parts. Should get interesting as i do have access to a SuperFlow Dyno as bikes are my current job.
Ryan B.
Heck, i've already started to buying some parts. Should get interesting as i do have access to a SuperFlow Dyno as bikes are my current job.
Ryan B.
Senior Member
SuperBike
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,572
From: Buffalo, NY
In this case I would certainly go for the suspension upgrades - would be silly not to!!! 
Better fuel range is my biggest gripe, I guess I was spoiled with my '92 Nighthawk 750, nearly 200 miles between fillups and you still had 1.1 gal in reserve at that point...
Better fuel range is my biggest gripe, I guess I was spoiled with my '92 Nighthawk 750, nearly 200 miles between fillups and you still had 1.1 gal in reserve at that point...
nOOb
Squid
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 71
From: Brooklyn, Ct
Well, looks like I'm the only one that went with weight....
-Fuel injection would be nice, although as long as you know how to tune a carb, and don't mind doing it, you should be fine. Besides, the sputtering gives it character.
-I admit I too almost went with fuel range, however I ride mostly in new england, where you can usually see a gas station from any point you are looking.
-I find the suspension pretty comfortable, I don't do too much aggresive riding, just bought this thing to enjoy it!
-I just wish the bike were slightly lighter, so I could flick it more readily if required. I don't weight very much (140), and seem to find myself wrestling with the bird sometimes, haha. The weight is the only factor in me actually considering selling my beloved bike, as my girlfriend wants to start riding with me this season and safety is first.
-Fuel injection would be nice, although as long as you know how to tune a carb, and don't mind doing it, you should be fine. Besides, the sputtering gives it character.
-I admit I too almost went with fuel range, however I ride mostly in new england, where you can usually see a gas station from any point you are looking.
-I find the suspension pretty comfortable, I don't do too much aggresive riding, just bought this thing to enjoy it!
-I just wish the bike were slightly lighter, so I could flick it more readily if required. I don't weight very much (140), and seem to find myself wrestling with the bird sometimes, haha. The weight is the only factor in me actually considering selling my beloved bike, as my girlfriend wants to start riding with me this season and safety is first.
Last edited by Dusty B; Mar 12, 2008 at 06:52 AM.
Remember stock is BAD!
SuperSport
SuperSport
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 760
From: Jacksonville FL
not suprized
Gee fuel range is winning! I am not suprized at all.
The suspension seems to become overworked quickly, but how often do you ride at 8/10th on the street.
Fuel injection - the carbs in stock form do a good job - you tune the carbs and any of the problems are gone
In all of the magazine reviews that I have read the fuel econemy seems to be the only complaint.
After living with the shawk from 2003 this is still really my only complaint.
The suspension seems to become overworked quickly, but how often do you ride at 8/10th on the street.
Fuel injection - the carbs in stock form do a good job - you tune the carbs and any of the problems are gone
In all of the magazine reviews that I have read the fuel econemy seems to be the only complaint.
After living with the shawk from 2003 this is still really my only complaint.
Member
Squid
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 36
From: Plymouth UK
Fuel tank range really is my only issue with this bike. I have no problem with well set up carbs, and the weight really isn't an issue for me. Neither is the suspension as I'm hardly a budding Casey Stoner.
But I use my bike forvcommuting as well as weekend fun rides and I'm getting a little pissed off with the light coming on at a mere 70 miles. I do get between100-110 in normal use, but even that seems pretty poor for what is not a cutting edge superbike. It seems to be a strange fault in such an otherwise great all round bike.
I still love it of course
But I use my bike forvcommuting as well as weekend fun rides and I'm getting a little pissed off with the light coming on at a mere 70 miles. I do get between100-110 in normal use, but even that seems pretty poor for what is not a cutting edge superbike. It seems to be a strange fault in such an otherwise great all round bike.
I still love it of course
Out of my mind, back in 5
MotoGP
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,109
From: Skurup, Sweden
Lack of fuel injection? Nope... I like my carbs...
Weight? Nah... it's heavier than a supersports... but not that much...and as I'm 6'3" @ 200'ish pounds I have no trouble manouvering it...
As for parts... I use em from all other Hondas so that about covers it...
As for suspension & brakes... nope no problems... I already fixed those...
So I'll go with fuelrange...
Weight? Nah... it's heavier than a supersports... but not that much...and as I'm 6'3" @ 200'ish pounds I have no trouble manouvering it...
As for parts... I use em from all other Hondas so that about covers it...
As for suspension & brakes... nope no problems... I already fixed those...
So I'll go with fuelrange...
Senior Member
SuperBike
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,689
From: South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
I never thought the weight was a problem. Steeper head angle made it feel lighter.
Never thought fuel range was a problem. We all stopped for gas at the same time.
complaints:
Too tempting to work on. Didn't get enough other stuff done around the house.
#1 complaint:
I don't have one any more!!! F@#%^
Never thought fuel range was a problem. We all stopped for gas at the same time.
complaints:
Too tempting to work on. Didn't get enough other stuff done around the house.
#1 complaint:
I don't have one any more!!! F@#%^
