bigdaddybane Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Took off the reflectors front and back. She looks so much better with such a simple mod. http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g356/CafeFighter/Mobile%20Uploads/20160601_141500_zpsxhdy9tmx.jpg Sorry but I gotta ask why would you remove reflectors ... they are quite helpful especially when riding at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member panchobullet Posted June 2, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 2, 2016 Made another vid with some friends I took a ride couple nights ago (hope vid is not blocked for all of you but it will for some due music I used) You've never seen me cause I'm too damn fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member motomeek Posted June 2, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 2, 2016 Made another vid with some friends I took a ride couple nights ago (hope vid is not blocked for all of you but it will for some due music I used) Sorry buddy, but it's blocked completely. Instagram: @meekmade | You don't need to flat foot a bike to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted June 2, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted June 2, 2016 got some more goodies for the bike still waiting on my massive OEM parts order to ship 5 ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rowdy Posted June 2, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 2, 2016 got some more goodies for the bike still waiting on my massive OEM parts order to ship I love my CRG LS's! 1 Why can't left turners see us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Maybe not for my bike but used with my bike, just sprung for these http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/72709/i/tcx-x-square-sport-wp-boots?SITEID=Google+SEARCH+NON-BRAND+Product+Level+Ads+-+Google+Shopping+Campaign&P_ID=1330995731&adpos=1o5&creative=93111300173&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAjwsr-6BRCLvrj785rbhTsSJADjUxakFGzF6_VImHNW38KzbPuA_6rS10DeblITQUPgOXapdRoCPzHw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakedbiker Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Took off the reflectors front and back. She looks so much better with such a simple mod. http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g356/CafeFighter/Mobile%20Uploads/20160601_141500_zpsxhdy9tmx.jpg Sorry but I gotta ask why would you remove reflectors ... they are quite helpful especially when riding at night. I just like the look of it that way. Plus I'm not really going to ride at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliesv Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Made another vid with some friends I took a ride couple nights ago (hope vid is not blocked for all of you but it will for some due music I used) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliesv Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 got some more goodies for the bike still waiting on my massive OEM parts order to ship I love my CRG LS's! Yup! I agree 100%! These things are bad ass! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChicagoAJ Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I'll finally have some time after work to install my R6 throttle tube and matching grip. Hope everything goes smoothly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted June 3, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted June 3, 2016 I'll finally have some time after work to install my R6 throttle tube and matching grip. Hope everything goes smoothly. Good luck 1 ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rowdy Posted June 4, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 4, 2016 I'll finally have some time after work to install my R6 throttle tube and matching grip. Hope everything goes smoothly. I did the R6 throttle tube swap a few weeks ago when I swapped out my grips to Pro-Grip 719s. I actually used the Motion-Pro version which, from what I've read, are not as much of a change as the OEM R6 tube would be, and, to be honest, I don't notice much difference, but it's definitely not a negative. It works flawlessly and I still have smooth throttle control over the entire range, which requires a little less wrap. I've read that actual R6 owners sometimes swap to get a little more range, but I'm sure it's just a personal preference and I'm happy with the way it is now. 1 Why can't left turners see us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChicagoAJ Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I'll finally have some time after work to install my R6 throttle tube and matching grip. Hope everything goes smoothly. Good luck Swapping the tube and grip took maybe 25 minutes total with 80% of the time trying to get the stock grip glue to let go. The only difference I notice is not having to give it much input when starting from a stop (which I could've just adjusted to begin with). I'm not all that impressed with the range needed to open it up completely, however. Seems like the stock tube was maybe 90-100 degrees and this tube is 75-80. I've used friend's 600RR with a 1/3 turn tube, maybe 40-45 degrees to open completely. That tube is awesome, that's what I was hoping for. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted June 4, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted June 4, 2016 recieved the "updated" woodcraft frame sliders, my new astars gp plus r jacket, and smx plus boots Took a look in disgust at my disassembled bike and checkdd for tracking on my factory shipment 2 ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rowdy Posted June 4, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 4, 2016 Good luck Swapping the tube and grip took maybe 25 minutes total with 80% of the time trying to get the stock grip glue to let go. The only difference I notice is not having to give it much input when starting from a stop (which I could've just adjusted to begin with). I'm not all that impressed with the range needed to open it up completely, however. Seems like the stock tube was maybe 90-100 degrees and this tube is 75-80. I've used friend's 600RR with a 1/3 turn tube, maybe 40-45 degrees to open completely. That tube is awesome, that's what I was hoping for. With the amount of torque and engine braking our bike has, I'm not sure a 40-45 degrees to open would be a good thing. Parking lot maneuvers might require a level of finesse and subtle motion control that I'm not sure I could master (and maybe don't want to). O_o Why can't left turners see us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChicagoAJ Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Swapping the tube and grip took maybe 25 minutes total with 80% of the time trying to get the stock grip glue to let go. The only difference I notice is not having to give it much input when starting from a stop (which I could've just adjusted to begin with). I'm not all that impressed with the range needed to open it up completely, however. Seems like the stock tube was maybe 90-100 degrees and this tube is 75-80. I've used friend's 600RR with a 1/3 turn tube, maybe 40-45 degrees to open completely. That tube is awesome, that's what I was hoping for. With the amount of torque and engine braking our bike has, I'm not sure a 40-45 degrees to open would be a good thing. Parking lot maneuvers might require a level of finesse and subtle motion control that I'm not sure I could master (and maybe don't want to). O_o Ehh, just slip the clutch for super low speed maneuvers. After about a 40 mile ride, the biggest difference I noticed was that blipping the throttle for downshifts seemed to always hit the sweet spot whereas stock I would always end up just a little short of the rev range I should've been in before dropping the clutch. So that's really nice. It also feels like the throttle is a little harder to twist than stock, but I don't see why that would be. The bike should've definitely come stock like this but it's not the huge difference some people here made it out to be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rowdy Posted June 4, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 4, 2016 With the amount of torque and engine braking our bike has, I'm not sure a 40-45 degrees to open would be a good thing. Parking lot maneuvers might require a level of finesse and subtle motion control that I'm not sure I could master (and maybe don't want to). O_o Ehh, just slip the clutch for super low speed maneuvers. After about a 40 mile ride, the biggest difference I noticed was that blipping the throttle for downshifts seemed to always hit the sweet spot whereas stock I would always end up just a little short of the rev range I should've been in before dropping the clutch. So that's really nice. It also feels like the throttle is a little harder to twist than stock, but I don't see why that would be. The bike should've definitely come stock like this but it's not the huge difference some people here made it out to be. Actually, after looking at mine (the Motion-Pro version), it's probably close the 45 degrees, and seems fine, so I take back what I said. Why can't left turners see us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted June 4, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted June 4, 2016 Ehh, just slip the clutch for super low speed maneuvers. After about a 40 mile ride, the biggest difference I noticed was that blipping the throttle for downshifts seemed to always hit the sweet spot whereas stock I would always end up just a little short of the rev range I should've been in before dropping the clutch. So that's really nice. It also feels like the throttle is a little harder to twist than stock, but I don't see why that would be. The bike should've definitely come stock like this but it's not the huge difference some people here made it out to be. Actually, after looking at mine (the Motion-Pro version), it's probably close the 45 degrees, and seems fine, so I take back what I said. The motion pro R6 throttle sleeve has an 80° throw from closed to full throttle stock fz throttle sleeve is 120-130° throw ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliesv Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I used this one: Yamaha 2C0262400000 Grip Assembly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005C59NO2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KgLuxb6HWBY98 HUGE difference in throttle response and position. The only negative I've noticed so far is it takes more force to turn it, more wrist fatigue. But it's something I'm used to now. Very much worth it in my book. Throttle on demand pretty much now, instead of anticipating when the stock throttle is going to kick in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChicagoAJ Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Ehh, just slip the clutch for super low speed maneuvers. After about a 40 mile ride, the biggest difference I noticed was that blipping the throttle for downshifts seemed to always hit the sweet spot whereas stock I would always end up just a little short of the rev range I should've been in before dropping the clutch. So that's really nice. It also feels like the throttle is a little harder to twist than stock, but I don't see why that would be. The bike should've definitely come stock like this but it's not the huge difference some people here made it out to be. Actually, after looking at mine (the Motion-Pro version), it's probably close the 45 degrees, and seems fine, so I take back what I said. I thought the MP tube was between the stock and R6 tube. I don't think it's 45 degrees from nothing to fully pinned. The stock tube is like a 1/3 turn, the motion pro is 1/5, and the R6 tube is 1/6 throw making it the shortest twist from closed to fully open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChicagoAJ Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I used this one: Yamaha 2C0262400000 Grip Assembly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005C59NO2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KgLuxb6HWBY98 HUGE difference in throttle response and position. The only negative I've noticed so far is it takes more force to turn it, more wrist fatigue. But it's something I'm used to now. Very much worth it in my book. Throttle on demand pretty much now, instead of anticipating when the stock throttle is going to kick in. That's what I got, I got mine from PartsFish.com for 19.xx and the matching grip for 10.xx, I believe. Same part number. Definitely not a huge difference, but I do agree with the extra wrist muscle needed to turn it. It's definitely more stiff than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliesv Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I used this one: Yamaha 2C0262400000 Grip Assembly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005C59NO2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KgLuxb6HWBY98 HUGE difference in throttle response and position. The only negative I've noticed so far is it takes more force to turn it, more wrist fatigue. But it's something I'm used to now. Very much worth it in my book. Throttle on demand pretty much now, instead of anticipating when the stock throttle is going to kick in. That's what I got, I got mine from PartsFish.com for 19.xx and the matching grip for 10.xx, I believe. Same part number. Definitely not a huge difference, but I do agree with the extra wrist muscle needed to turn it. It's definitely more stiff than stock. I don't understand how it's not a huge difference for you. In order to go wot on stock, I'd have to twist, then twist again. The r6 throttle I only have to twist once. And changing gears with no clutch mimics my r1 more now. A quick blip and a gear change. The stock had so much extra slack in it till it engaged, it was kinda sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyinaustin Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 got her to 1K miles last night before it rained! http://i.imgur.com/FMjHy4u.jpg 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rowdy Posted June 4, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 4, 2016 @sorkyah and @ChicagoAJ Yea, sorry, you guys are right. I don't know why I was thinking 45 degrees. The Motion Pro R6 I have is a little less than a quarter turn so 80 degrees or 1/5 turn sounds much closer. Why can't left turners see us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChicagoAJ Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 That's what I got, I got mine from PartsFish.com for 19.xx and the matching grip for 10.xx, I believe. Same part number. Definitely not a huge difference, but I do agree with the extra wrist muscle needed to turn it. It's definitely more stiff than stock. I don't understand how it's not a huge difference for you. In order to go wot on stock, I'd have to twist, then twist again. The r6 throttle I only have to twist once. And changing gears with no clutch mimics my r1 more now. A quick blip and a gear change. The stock had so much extra slack in it till it engaged, it was kinda sad. No question it's better than stock. But I was expecting more due to it being so hyped on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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