Velocity stack participants
Pew Pew...lasers
Superstock
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 311
From: Alexandria, Va.
Hi Guys,
OK... I did what I said I would. Today I worked on the prototype. Unfortunatly... my boring bar decided to eat it self. (aluminum welded to it) I will order a new one, more suited for deep holes in aluminum. I should have it in a couple days. If all goes well... I will have a new prototype done before the end of the week.
I got about a 1 inch hole before it got messed up.
I'll keep you guys up to date on it.
OK... I did what I said I would. Today I worked on the prototype. Unfortunatly... my boring bar decided to eat it self. (aluminum welded to it) I will order a new one, more suited for deep holes in aluminum. I should have it in a couple days. If all goes well... I will have a new prototype done before the end of the week.
I got about a 1 inch hole before it got messed up.
I'll keep you guys up to date on it.
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MotoGP
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,138
From: Austin, Tx
You need to put some things in perspective. These guys are drilling a 3d item that is thoroughly outside most people's comprehension. When you hold it in your hand - its beauty is evident. Once installed - mmmmm
Shut up and get in line - at $125 a set this is the biggest whoopie for the bucks.
You're talking with short run shops. They don't get to make 5 thousand of these. They make twenty! Even when the stacks were made by EVERYBODY they were $250 a set.
This is a no-name, no-brainer best the mod you can do to a fire-breathing monster like a Superhawk. Shame on me.
She said.
Shut up and get in line - at $125 a set this is the biggest whoopie for the bucks.
You're talking with short run shops. They don't get to make 5 thousand of these. They make twenty! Even when the stacks were made by EVERYBODY they were $250 a set.
This is a no-name, no-brainer best the mod you can do to a fire-breathing monster like a Superhawk. Shame on me.
She said.
Pew Pew...lasers
Superstock
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 311
From: Alexandria, Va.
You need to put some things in perspective. These guys are drilling a 3d item that is thoroughly outside most people's comprehension. When you hold it in your hand - its beauty is evident. Once installed - mmmmm
Shut up and get in line - at $125 a set this is the biggest whoopie for the bucks.
You're talking with short run shops. They don't get to make 5 thousand of these. They make twenty! Even when the stacks were made by EVERYBODY they were $250 a set.
This is a no-name, no-brainer best the mod you can do to a fire-breathing monster like a Superhawk. Shame on me.
She said.
Shut up and get in line - at $125 a set this is the biggest whoopie for the bucks.
You're talking with short run shops. They don't get to make 5 thousand of these. They make twenty! Even when the stacks were made by EVERYBODY they were $250 a set.
This is a no-name, no-brainer best the mod you can do to a fire-breathing monster like a Superhawk. Shame on me.
She said.
i am in line as i said +1 earlier
Last edited by taskmasta; Apr 26, 2010 at 09:44 PM.
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From: altoona, pa
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Squid
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From: Pittsburgh
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SuperSport
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Eagle, ID.
As an FYI and to help Dr. Honda keep track of the number of members wanting the velocity stacks, I created another thread titled "Dr. Honda Velocity Stack Order Thread".
Just reply with the number of pairs of velocity stacks you want. This way nobody has to look through the entire thread to pull out individuals wanting to purchase these.
Just reply with the number of pairs of velocity stacks you want. This way nobody has to look through the entire thread to pull out individuals wanting to purchase these.
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SuperSport
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Delmar NY
Sounds good.
Stacks won't be "plug-n-play" because carburation will have to be adjusted. So I'm wondering who is planning to put a Flo-Commander with their stacks, I know I am to at least assist with dialing them in.
Think it is worth trying to put together a group buy along with the stacks? Not sure what the savings would be, perhaps not enough for the hassle...
Stacks won't be "plug-n-play" because carburation will have to be adjusted. So I'm wondering who is planning to put a Flo-Commander with their stacks, I know I am to at least assist with dialing them in.
Think it is worth trying to put together a group buy along with the stacks? Not sure what the savings would be, perhaps not enough for the hassle...
Out of my mind, back in 5
MotoGP
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Skurup, Sweden
What?! Do you think I need another set already? 
I'd say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...
Altough to be honest I actually migth at some point, I have now accumulated parts for almost a complete second bike... Won't be road worthy though, but pure track... Everything that's not neccersary to go fast goes in the parts bin... I wonder if I can break 150 bhp at the wheel and still improve on my current ~400 lbs?
I'd say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...Altough to be honest I actually migth at some point, I have now accumulated parts for almost a complete second bike... Won't be road worthy though, but pure track... Everything that's not neccersary to go fast goes in the parts bin... I wonder if I can break 150 bhp at the wheel and still improve on my current ~400 lbs?
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Altough to be honest I actually migth at some point, I have now accumulated parts for almost a complete second bike... Won't be road worthy though, but pure track... Everything that's not neccersary to go fast goes in the parts bin... I wonder if I can break 150 bhp at the wheel and still improve on my current ~400 lbs?
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Oh well, we have ours and that`s all that matters, right Doug
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SuperBike
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Lithia, FL
I must admit it`s quite entertaining to be watching from the sidelines.... (although, I must confess to a lingering slightly bitter taste in my mouth in relation to the lack of support, if not outright cynicism, I got the first time around. If all these peole had been on board when I first proposed it, we could have gotten them for well under $100 per set).
Oh well, we have ours and that`s all that matters, right Doug
Oh well, we have ours and that`s all that matters, right Doug
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SuperSport
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Delmar NY
Enough of your smug peanut gallery comments! I suppose we will hear next that first generation copies are better than second generation.
At least I know MY stacks will have the Tweety seal of approval
At least I know MY stacks will have the Tweety seal of approval
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From: altoona, pa
I must admit it`s quite entertaining to be watching from the sidelines.... (although, I must confess to a lingering slightly bitter taste in my mouth in relation to the lack of support, if not outright cynicism, I got the first time around. If all these peole had been on board when I first proposed it, we could have gotten them for well under $100 per set).
Oh well, we have ours and that`s all that matters, right Doug
Oh well, we have ours and that`s all that matters, right Doug
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SuperBike
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Portland, Oregon
I must admit it`s quite entertaining to be watching from the sidelines.... (although, I must confess to a lingering slightly bitter taste in my mouth in relation to the lack of support, if not outright cynicism, I got the first time around. If all these peole had been on board when I first proposed it, we could have gotten them for well under $100 per set).
Oh well, we have ours and that`s all that matters, right Doug
Oh well, we have ours and that`s all that matters, right Doug
i still am not 100% sold, even though i'll buy a set from dr.honda. i will
add to the story by actually getting back to back dyno runs and post the results.
tim
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From: Austin, Tx
When this first came up I checked with racers, trackday guys, tuners, other mechanics and enthusiasts. R1's, CBR's of all sizes, Backbirds, Gixxers - even the international forums - everybody reported huge gains at the top of the rpm spectrum. This is when mass produced stacks were still available for their bikes and the going price was $250+.
When Micky and the boys put this together it was a no-brainer at $125-130 and if IIRC that was shipped.
Run your dyno. The popcorn tastes really good from here.
When Micky and the boys put this together it was a no-brainer at $125-130 and if IIRC that was shipped.
Run your dyno. The popcorn tastes really good from here.
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