Two Wheel Fix

Two Wheel Fix (http://www.twowheelfix.com/index.php)
-   Street (http://www.twowheelfix.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9)
-   -   Very surprised at how different a sportbike is than a standard (http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=18566)

Kaneman 03-14-2011 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSGregman (Post 456609)
/offtopic

Same...

My riding tastes have changed over the years. I used to be all over the agility...and raw power of a sportbike. Now, I compromise....the M109-R has a more comfortable riding position...but has a ton of power and torque. It gives away agility...but still acquits itself well in the twisties. I honestly still am in love with the lines of that bike too.

That said, though...my mind has been daydreaming all winter of a new Kawasaki Concours 14.....in black, of course...and several motorcycle vacations this year. I figure big changes in life require big changes in riding preferences....and being out on the open road to parts unknown really REALLY appeals to me right now.

/ontopic

What did you have to do to get the ECU situation sorted with that bike? Buy a new harness altogether? Did it have a title too?

My last bike was a '95 Magna, so this is a big change. The FZ1 started being very uncomfortable to me, and I've owned 4 bikes with very similar ergonomics. Hopefully I'll be comfy on the CBR...but the seat is a bitch.

I bought a used ECU from a local motorcycle salvage place for $200. Popped it in, turned the key and still the fuel pump didn't run. I bypassed the tip (bank) sensor by connecting some wires and she fired right up. Runs like a champ now.

Clear title, in hand, not salvaged...almost too good to be true.

KSGregman 03-14-2011 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 456612)
My last bike was a '95 Magna, so this is a big change. The FZ1 started being very uncomfortable to me, and I've owned 4 bikes with very similar ergonomics. Hopefully I'll be comfy on the CBR...but the seat is a bitch.

I bought a used ECU from a local motorcycle salvage place for $200. Popped it in, turned the key and still the fuel pump didn't run. I bypassed the tip (bank) sensor by connecting some wires and she fired right up. Runs like a champ now.

Clear title, in hand, not salvaged...almost too good to be true.

So you're hooked up for $1,800 or so.....strong work! :rockwoot:

Kaneman 03-14-2011 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSGregman (Post 456618)
So you're hooked up for $1,800 or so.....strong work! :rockwoot:

I'm $2,100 into it after replacing the tires and ECM, changing the oil, coolant and brake pads, and putting some new grips on. I still need to order a fairing bolt kit ($50 from Lockhart Phillips).

But yea, she's completely road worthy for around half the price of other comparable bikes.

CasterTroy 03-14-2011 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Rex (Post 456593)
The sportbikes in my collection are the Hayabusa and the TLR.

To be fair..those aren't even in the same category as a supersport bike. And having owned both of those I can say with authority, NEITHER are anything CLOSE to the performance of a supersport 600.

My BIL owned an F4i while I had my TLR, and we rode them at the track...that's him in the background while I chased down a duck

http://www.troybaker.com/tlr/caster2.jpg

The F4i "FELT" 200 pounds lighter than the TLR. Was slimmer and had a MUCH better feel on the track.

On the ROAD the TLR and busa rode better because of their weight, but that 600 was a KNIFE on the track. Even after spending all the money I DID on my TLR, I had to work 3 times as hard to get that TLR around the track at the same pace I could that F4i
And having owned an R1 & GSXR 750 I now realize what a totally different world a TRUE sportbike is.
And like Trip said…..the same surprise overwhelmed me when I rode a TRUE supermoto bike!


OH...BTW...GREAT buy man!

pauldun170 03-14-2011 12:49 PM

Congrats on getting a good deal (tip over sensor FTW!!! :lol:)

Reminds me of moving to the CBR from the ZX-11.

I cant think of a negative thing to say about any Honda CBR600. 80's up until today.
Maybe the CCT but thats about it.

Kaneman 03-14-2011 12:52 PM

What's a CCT and what's wrong with it in regard to the CBR?

Particle Man 03-14-2011 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 456640)
What's a CCT and what's wrong with it in regard to the CBR?

Cam Chain Tensioner.

G-Rex 03-14-2011 12:54 PM

CCT = Cam Chain Tensioner.

Honda has a history of poor tensioners. Lots of people go to manual tensioners, but they require more than just *put it on and go* like the stocker.

shmike 03-14-2011 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 456640)
What's a CCT and what's wrong with it in regard to the CBR?

CCT= Cam Chain Tensioner.

Certain year CBR's were prone to failure. Installing a manual tensioner fixed the problem.

I don't remember which years were affected but a quick Google search should tell you.

Edit: Fuck you guys are fast.

Mental note: Two lines or less from now on. :lol:

Dave 03-14-2011 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaneman (Post 456640)
What's a CCT and what's wrong with it in regard to the CBR?

Cam chain tensioner. They suck on hondas, you can get a fixed one pretty cheap that cuts down on the top end rattle.

And litres aren't all that different. The power is just more abundant and shows up earlier.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:26 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.