Booked in to YPE

The Blade is heading in to YPE on 8th/9th Feb to have the Akra full system fitted, the PC fitted and mapped. This will add to the flapper mod & the BMC filter.
I'm gony be scared to ride the thing once I get it back

So there's that, cosmetics I have fitted my Fabbri DB, headlight protectors (dark), Phillips Extreme Bulbs, flush indicators & resisters, reservior covers, HRC rear cowel and once I get the bike back I'll be buying an R&G tail tidy & crash protectors.

You haven't got R&Gs on it yet? Tsk!

Should be fast as feck!

Kept meaning to get R&G's but never got round to it, plus I think the fairing needs cut so need to find someone to fit, I'm not too handy that way lol

Should be, probably too fast

Cutting fairings is a doddle. All you need to do is use a hole saw, cutting from the painted side, gently. I did a how to donkeys ago, but dunno if it's on this forum.

Ah... here.

Just keep procrastinating but will get the job done before the bike season starts properly

Thanks Taz, ideal.

K, after spending so much will we now get a picture of your bike?

Add a radiator guard too mate, it'll save you mega bucks if a stone makes a beeline for your radiator.

Building the suspense

Ye, keep meaning to take some pics just never had a second

Good shout about the rad guard, going to see whats on offer at the bike show in March. Just amn't sure whther I'll keep the bike after this summer or get a new one.

Kaiser wrote:Building the suspense

I dropped my blade off at YPE yesterday, he's working on it today so will see what happens. He suggested leaving the BMC off & seeing what he gets before taking my dosh for the filter. He suggested that through experience he only really see's a max of 2hp if any diff at all.

Kaiser wrote:I dropped my blade off at YPE yesterday, he's working on it today so will see what happens. He suggested leaving the BMC off & seeing what he gets before taking my dosh for the filter. He suggested that through experience he only really see's a max of 2hp if any diff at all.

Its not the topend power your looking for, nice smooth lines is what your after.
Keep us posted, how you get on.

I'll see what the results are and how I feel on the bike. I don't want to get to the satage that I have too much power, it's fast enough, "for me" as it was, a little extra I can live with

He is going to sort the throttle response, I always felt it was a little jurking when engaging.

Can't wait 170hp at the wheel would be ample

Bloody hell! "170bhp would be ample"?

I was chuffed to get over 123 on a heavier bike. I really am seriously out of touch aren't I?

Look forward to seeing your results Kaiser... and pics!

Maybe that's optimistic but would think it would be between 165-170hp. ish ??

Ye, FBF is just itching for a pic

I am itching to find out, almost want to phone him now

For me the bike was fast enough as it was, a little more should be fine but I'm not going to start chasing a few HP.

Still had confidence issues with that blooming front when I was out last, although it was wet.

Didn't you want to watch it on the dyno? I hung around for mine because I was keen to watch (and hear) it on the dyno having it's neck properly wrung.

I can only dream what another 50% of power would be like.

I really wanted to but I'm pushed at work just now so had to just drop & leave, just waiting on a call today or tomorrow.

Did want to hear it on the dyno screaming !!!

Kaiser wrote:Maybe that's optimistic but would think it would be between 165-170hp. ish ??

eerrr i think thats a touch on the highside.
Most of the blades are between 150 and 155.

One i remember had 165, that had a full arrow wsb system (dont ask how much that was).

Another one fitted with hrc cams and ecu, blueprinted, that had 185.

That will do me - what are they statndard ?

Top speed 1/4-mile acceleration PowerTorqueWeightSeat heightFuel capacityAverage fuel consumptionTank range Insurance group

174mph

10.8 secs

170bhp

84.5ftlb

176kg

820mm

18 litres

44mpg

135 miles

17

Engine sizeEngine specificationFrameFront suspension adjustmentRear suspension adjustmentFront brakesRear brakeFront tyre sizeRear tyre size

998cc

16v transverse four, 6 gears

Aluminium twin spar

Preload, compression, rebound

Preload, compression, rebound

Twin 320mm discs

220mm disc

120/60 x 17

180/55 x 17

What do you calculate as the power loss from crank to wheel ?

Here's a graph with figures /detauils on the exhaust I have fitted which will then be mapped :

http://www.akrapovic.com/motorcycle-exhaust/products/honda/model/cbr-1000-rr-2006/racing-25/

So even say 160hp at the wheel sounds nice to me

Kaiser wrote:What do you calculate as the power loss from crank to wheel ?

Generally considered to be between 10bhp and 15bhp I think.

Interestingly lubing my chain gained me 1bhp and Willie reckoned it would have been 2bhp if not for having a Scottoiler fitted.

Well, I'll just need to see how it comes back.

Not heard from him yet so would assume it will be tomorrow now

Wish I were there to capture a little vid like you did

Kaiser wrote:Wish I were there to capture a little vid like you did

I wish I'd thought to use my proper camera and get better quality. Was great fun though.

You know Kaiser, your posts aren't half tall these days.