The Exhaust... The first major component changed was the exhaust. the factory exhaust is a 4-1-2 with a large collector and catalyst located under the bike, it is quite heavy and includes a number of things (like the motorized exhaust servo and air injection) that we won't be needing anymore. After researching the systems available against my requirements/desires I decided on the Akrapovic Racing Line 4-2-1 system in titanium. this system weighs about 27lbs less than stock, with much higher flow rates and more highly tuned back pressures. changing from a 4-2 to a 4-1 was going to substantially change the look of the motorcycle and I was initially cautious about how it would look. Installation was pretty straight forward after getting all of the stock equipment off of the bike. Akrapovic is a high end system and it really showed in the build quality and easy of installation. these guys are clearly welding gods LOL. Since adding this system was going to allow for a lot more engine breathing I was going to have to address fueling as well, that will be the next update - installing the Power Commander, autotune, and initial ECU changes. Here's some pictures of the exhaust installation: Prepping for surgery(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/10222/prepping-for-surgery) Stock exhaust system(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/10220/stock-exhaust-system) Front of engine(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/10219/front-of-engine) The new Akrapovic headers(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/10221/the-new-akrapovic-headers) Titanium end can(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/10224/titanium-end-can) New headers installed - front(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/10223/new-headers-installed---front) New headers installed(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/10225/new-headers-installed) Initial fitting(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/10226/initial-fitting) End can installation(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/10227/end-can-installation) Installed - right side(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/10228/installed---right-side) Installed - left side(https://adv-traveler.com/136/photos/506/untitled/10229/installed---left-side)
As originally mentioned in a thread a long time ago, I decided to modify my '11 Kawasaki Ninja 1000. Beginning in the late fall of 2013 and continuing through spring of 2014 I replaced/modified/enhanced quite a bit :-). This was a terrific project that I had a lot of fun doing and I thought it might be fun to do a thread that lays out all of the modifications that were done, why they were done, what the end result was, and include some pictures. To start with here is the current measured performance and the list of major parts and modifications that were done. Performance- -HP (at the wheel): 147HP @ 11,500RPM; +100HP from 6,300RPM to cutoff -Torque: 85.5lb-ft @ 7,900RPM; +74lb-ft from 4,300RPM to 10,200RPM -Top Speed: redline limited, hits the limiter at GPS indicated 161MPH (on track) -0-60MPH: kind of a worthless stat on a litre bike as controlling wheelies and wheelspin artificially constrains performance at a hard launch (it'll still do it in less than 2.5 secs). 60-80MPH roll-on (passing speeds) is probably a better real-world metric...top gear 60-80 <2.5 secs. -Economy: believe it or not, it's better. I have the fueling mapped to have a leaner cruise when at low RPM and small throttle openings. On a recent trip I had no problem getting 45MPG or more cruising at 75-80MPH; on the track it's not as good :-). Modifications- Suspension: -(rear) Ohlins adjustable shock with remote, Ohlins track spring, custom valved and sprung to spec -(front) Traxxion Dynamics AK-20 Cartridges, Omni springs, custom valving, TD compression and rebound adjusters, pre-set sag, sprung to spec, Maxima Racing Fork Oil Brakes: -(rear) EBC HH pads, custom HEL stainless lines -(front) ZX10R master cylinder, Vesrah pads, custom Hel stainless lines, racing fluid Exhaust: -Akrapovic titanium 4-2-1 full system Engine: -PowerCommander V with Autotune module -Ivans Performance ECU, custom ecu load, Ivans airbox modification -Fuel Cutoff Eliminator and Servo Eliminator Driveline: -Barnett Kevlar Clutch plates, HD springs -RK 525 GXW Series Heavy Duty X'ring Chain -Sunstar 41T rear sprocket, 16T front sprocket Tires: -Bridgestone S20 Evo Hypersport -Dunlop RoadSmart2 Misc: -Lots and lots of little things from fluids to fasteners to nuts and bolts, tail tidy, LED lights, etc.
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ryan647(https://adv-traveler.com/ryan647) owns a few Hawk GT's from back in the day so I figured it was time to start a Hawk GT thread here. So this is the #tech thread about the #hawkgt. Tires for the Hawk: Dunlop Q3 Front | Buy Dunlop Sportmax Q3 Tires - RevZilla(https://adv-traveler.com/136/links/9929/dunlop-q3-front---buy-dunlop-sportmax-q3-tires---revzilla) Dunlop Q3 Rear | Buy Dunlop Sportmax Q3 Tires - RevZilla(https://adv-traveler.com/136/links/9930/dunlop-q3-rear---buy-dunlop-sportmax-q3-tires---revzilla)
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After some discussion on another thread, the idea has arisen that a set of three or four 125 mm by 8 mm by 1.25 pitch bolts - the barrels of WHICH WERE TURNED TO EXACT DIAMETER of the tranny/engine locator pins - would make the using of the "long bolt method" of tranny/engine alignment much easier as it would maintain the exactly correct orientation when time comes to slide the tranny forward and re-engage the engine. Unfortunately this idea arose about two days after I finished my spline
hi, I am finaly "there". Has anyone tips /pics /things to be carefull about on replacing this? Thank you, Roy
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The question comes up fairly often as to what gear I take with me. I'll put together a detailed article on the subject but in the mean time, this is a thread to capture any trick gear items that you might take along. My mini-compressor is probably the coolest thing I carry: Aerostich Mini Compressor :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear(https://adv-traveler.com/136/links/9561/aerostich-mini-compressor----aerostich-riderwearhouse-motorcycle-jackets--suits--clothing----gear) For John St John(https://adv-traveler.com/268) :)
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