My VTR (2012 edition)
05-06-2012, 03:49 PM
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My VTR (2012 edition)
New since last year:
- carbon fibre hugger
- stickers removed
- Braketech Axis Cobra rotors (stock size) with Vesrah SRJL pads
- high-mount position for Akrapovic cans
- HRC ignition
- modded airbox (4.5mm shim under filter, hole cut into plasctic shround underneath to allow air entry)
- re-timed cams (more overlap)
- new DLC-coated tappets
- Krankvent sump vent (applie partial vacuum to sump for reduced pumping loss)
- Thurn Motorsports billet brake pedal
- Proton flush-mount turn signals
- carbon frame covers
- Ohlins steering damper
- black stickers on fork lowers
- removed "third eye" and replace it with mesh
and surely a few other things I am forgetting.....
I will be getting it on the dyno shortly but the changes made to powertrain since last year have really awakened the engine.... I am very, very happy with the bike
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05-07-2012, 05:45 AM
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Thanks guys. I am happy with the looks, but mroe importanly, ecstatic with the way it runs.
I must admit that I was somewhat disillusioned last spring and the early part of the summer (immediately post-rebuild) as the engine, while it pulled nicely, didn`t live up to my expectations (was putting out 122 bhp and 77 lb-ft at rear wheel then). However, with the cams re-timed (from 107/110 lc for intake and exhaust respectively to 104/108), dlc tappets, HRC ignition and few airbox mods this spring the thing now hauls in a serious way. I can honestly say I am truly satisfied with every aspect of the bike.
cheers
I must admit that I was somewhat disillusioned last spring and the early part of the summer (immediately post-rebuild) as the engine, while it pulled nicely, didn`t live up to my expectations (was putting out 122 bhp and 77 lb-ft at rear wheel then). However, with the cams re-timed (from 107/110 lc for intake and exhaust respectively to 104/108), dlc tappets, HRC ignition and few airbox mods this spring the thing now hauls in a serious way. I can honestly say I am truly satisfied with every aspect of the bike.
cheers
05-07-2012, 05:47 AM
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not sure tbh, it has always done that (with the Sargent seat). It annoys me and I have spent a bit of time trying to fix it, perhaps now with everything else done I can get around to fixing it for good (or perhaps I`ll just go riding).....
05-07-2012, 03:14 PM
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05-07-2012, 05:05 PM
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Yeah, not that big of a deal. I'd probably just take off the seat cover if it bugged me enough.
alot of time and effort into your Firestorm Mikstr. With the way Quebec does insurance and plates on bikes, I can see why you made the VTR the way you wanted it, instead of just getting something else.
Beautiful machine.
05-07-2012, 05:36 PM
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That is one reason for the bike's evolution, the other (more important) is my long-held desire to mod the hell out of a vehicle and make it the best I could for my use. I am oh so close (or right there) now.....
05-07-2012, 06:30 PM
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The VTR is still blacklisted with most insurance companies in Ontario... Shitty that its in the same class with modern 1000cc supersports.
Insurance companies are brutal here.
GSXR1000, 160hp...
VTR1000F, 100hp, if we're lucky, lol... (yours doesn't fall into that category! )
Insurance companies are brutal here.
GSXR1000, 160hp...
VTR1000F, 100hp, if we're lucky, lol... (yours doesn't fall into that category!
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05-21-2012, 06:04 PM
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Thanks for the kind words.
I fixed a few things since the pics were taken, namely got the seat cowling to sit properly and finished the blacking out of the fork lowers (the silver lines present in the pics are now gone). Exhaust hangers are equipped with blue titanium bolts, with anodized blue aluminum spacers holding them off the subframe......
True to myself, I have also been working away on the less obvious stuff (airbox mods....), the grin-producing elements (and happy to report my work is bearing fruit).....
I fixed a few things since the pics were taken, namely got the seat cowling to sit properly and finished the blacking out of the fork lowers (the silver lines present in the pics are now gone). Exhaust hangers are equipped with blue titanium bolts, with anodized blue aluminum spacers holding them off the subframe......
True to myself, I have also been working away on the less obvious stuff (airbox mods....), the grin-producing elements (and happy to report my work is bearing fruit).....
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05-21-2012, 06:12 PM
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Since I'm sure U guys still get chilly up there - do U have heated grips? If not, Y?
I was spoiled by riding old R-type Beemers b4 the VTR & love the heated grips - I have Hot Grips.
Awesome Moto as well
Lastly. I love Montreal - I rode up there (not w/ VTR - the ECU crapped out just b4 that trip) for '10 F1 race.
I was spoiled by riding old R-type Beemers b4 the VTR & love the heated grips - I have Hot Grips.
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Lastly. I love Montreal - I rode up there (not w/ VTR - the ECU crapped out just b4 that trip) for '10 F1 race.
05-21-2012, 06:25 PM
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It was 80 degrees here today (great for riding). I don't have heated grips although I have wired up a hook-up for heated gloves should the need arise. Also being a snowmobiler, I have a good supply of quality gloves and they usually suffice when the mercury dips.
05-21-2012, 06:37 PM
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"Since I'm sure U guys still get chilly up there"
lol... You do know that as soon as you cross into Canada, the temperature instantly drops.
It was like 85` here yesterday. Canada is crazy for temperature swings... I'll give you that!
Mikstr, other than regular maintenance items, ever had anything crap out on your VTR? Ever gotten stranded? Any wrecks with it?
lol... You do know that as soon as you cross into Canada, the temperature instantly drops.
It was like 85` here yesterday. Canada is crazy for temperature swings... I'll give you that!
Mikstr, other than regular maintenance items, ever had anything crap out on your VTR? Ever gotten stranded? Any wrecks with it?
05-21-2012, 06:46 PM
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I had a rear wheel bearing crap out once on my PVM rear wheel (had to have my gf come pick up w150km from home with a rented truck....). It took out the sprocket carrier on the way out. I had another machined and all has been well since. Other than that, a ripped fuel petcock diaphragm had the bike surging and cutting out (not a welcome event when on the 401!!!!!). Thankfully I made it home but suffice to say it was an eventful trip.
Other than that, nothing (I have ridden well over 100,000 miles with it). Of course, I have done preventive maintenance/replacement of items such the R/R and CCTs over the years precisely to prevent falling prey to such misfortune.
I have to add that I had the engine totally rebuilt 18 months ago, not because it needed it (mechanic said the internals were pristine) but because I was looking for a bump in power and had accumulated a bunch of speed parts over time and they were itching to go in (lol).....
My ownership experience has been wholly pleasant.
Other than that, nothing (I have ridden well over 100,000 miles with it). Of course, I have done preventive maintenance/replacement of items such the R/R and CCTs over the years precisely to prevent falling prey to such misfortune.
I have to add that I had the engine totally rebuilt 18 months ago, not because it needed it (mechanic said the internals were pristine) but because I was looking for a bump in power and had accumulated a bunch of speed parts over time and they were itching to go in (lol).....
My ownership experience has been wholly pleasant.
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