Looking for a small increase in power to keep up

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yellowrocket01

Discussion Starter · Jan 9, 2003

Ive had my bike since 2001 and all my friends have upgraded to higher cc's. I was wondering if there was any particular root someone would take to increase the power in my 6r

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You'll never keep up. There's no replacement for displacement.

If I were you I'd work on my riding skills. Learn to take curves better than them or something. Maybe learn to be crazy on one wheel instead of 2.

Dan...comfortable enough with his manhood to ride a 600.

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bladecutter

· #3 · Jan 10, 2003

There actually IS a replacement for displacement... Its called FORCED INDUCTION. Usually applies to either a turbo or a supercharger. Nitrous also adds a nice kick, without changing the bike's regular power characteristics.

But honestly, concentrate on learning to ride better, instead of concentrating on trying to keep up. Not only will you lower your chance of riding above and beyond your abilities, but you might just enjoy the ride more than the rest of your friends.

I personally can't go faster in a straight line than my friends with the same bike I have (I weigh more), but I get them anytime the roads gets twisty.

BC.

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dj dunzie

· #4 · Jan 10, 2003

See, here's my point...

ANY MONKEY CAN DRIVE A STRAIGHT LINE...

I ride with guys on 954 Hondas, a Gix 1000, an RC51, a TL1000R, and then a bunch of guys on 600's... and three of the five fastest guys are us on 600's... I have NO problem keeping up with the big bore bikes on most roads AT ALL... in fact, three of us on the 600's probably rule most of the twisty stuff... and it's hard to be left WAY behind on the straights too unless you don't gear it right or anticipate the straights. If you're going to cruise along at 5,000 rpm, you don't stand a chance, and in which case you shouldn't be riding a 600. We're talking a fraction of a second difference in the 1/4 miles boys, and if you're a good rider, you can EASILY make up for a slight roll-on power deficit in the corners. You'll be able to go in AND come out of corners faster, NO QUESTION in my mind.

Learn to ride the bike to the best of your ability. There is no replacement for RIDING ABILITY, forget about displacement and take advantage of the things 600's do MUCH better.

"Keep yer feet on the pegs and your right hand cranked."

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the wizz

· #5 · Jan 10, 2003

I'll have to agree. I ride with people with people with liter bikes and guess what....They're not leaving me behind...I'm leaving them!!

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Andy_7676

· #6 · Jan 11, 2003

but the important thing is to ride according to your ability, dont one day decide you are going to ride faster in the twisties casue you will wind up in "panic" mode and off the side of the ride...

like the guys mentioned, just work on improving your riding technique and cornering and you will have no problem keeping up with those guys....might take years....but dont rush it....

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yellowrocket01

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jan 14, 2003

thanks for the comments, i ride as hard as i can, scraping the pegs and riding the corners. I got a perfect score in my riders safety class also i beat a hyuabusa in the quarter after i learned how to grip. Thanks for the help yall. I learned that theres nothing better than a 600 to get you going and keep you going, thanks for the support and help.

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iowazx6r

· #8 · Jan 14, 2003

Beat a 'busa? Was he spinning his tire the whole time?

Dan...comfortable enough with his manhood to ride a 600.

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