Thanks for all the replies. About the power difference--I can only speculate. But those valve timing specs are wacky. I can't imagine how that...
That's cool. Although, your 2000 california model does have the normal cams and valve timing. It was only the 98-99 cali model that got...
Who's RW and how do I check with him? lol What I would really like to see is similar cali and 49-state bikes run on the same dyno. If the...
Right. My bike runs fine too (stock except for a slip on Akro). It's just the bit of very-likely-lost performance at the margin that irks me....
There are no specific MPH or MPG thresholds my bikes need to meet before I feel satisfied. Since you're making me think about it :wink: I...
Sure, occasionally. It's a fine streetbike as-is and since that's what I use it for it's not like the sky is falling. I'm not indifferent...
So I'm pretty sure I'm realizing my '98 is a California model and not a 49 stater. Is there anything in the VIN that could confirm it? I...
I didn't download the link, but I'm assuming it's this video? Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukAhlxl4hmM Very funny. This is a...
I initially assessed the final drive to be serviceable. I will look more closely but my gut tells me it's not a chain problem.... It doesn't...
My left foot peg vibrates more than the right. It's the only part of the bike that I notice an annoying vibration. At 6k rpm and up the left...
What about using softbags with the high mount Staintune? Are there bags that will work?
I'm 90% sure it was leaked fork oil blown back onto the brake line.
Thank you. I must have been either holding it down too long or not enough before...Or I'm just an idiot. :doh: Tip B is back online! :rockon:
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