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Accessories:
ALARM SYSTEM, TANK PROTECTOR, CRUISE CONTROL,DIGITAL CLOCK, MODIFIED PASSENGER SEAT,GEEZA COVER,COBRA LOCK, SHERLOCK ANTI-THEFT ENGRAVING I AM PLANNING TO INSTALL TWO BROTHER MUFFLERS
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Modifications:
NO MAJOR FOR THE MOMENT.
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Problems:
MY SERIAL NUMBER ON BIKE IS 00041 BUT SOMEBODY HAS TAKEN THIS NUMBER IN ITS ENTRY.SURELY AN ERROR.
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Comments:
THIS IS MY FIFT RACER BIKER AFTER KAWA,YAM YZF 750 AND VFR AND THIS ONE IS THE BEST BIKE I HAD.THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THE SMALL TANK.
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Accessories:
Corbin Seat Staintune Exhaust Pro Grips Race Tech Gold Valve and 1.0 Fork Spring Gen Mar Risers
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Modifications:
Rubber hose on passenger pegs
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Problems:
Water Pump seal
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Comments:
Mirrors stalks too short. Corbin Seat is real improvement. Traded for a Suzuki Bandit 1200. Really wanted a sport touring twin and this bike is too sport commited. If I wanted a SPORT twin; Suzuki seems to have 2 better answers?
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Accessories:
Magnetic Tank Bag Radar Detector Avatal Motorcycle Alarm with proximity sensor and remote pageing Two Brothers Steel Braided Brake Lines
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Modifications:
Removed rear baffel,(very easy to do <$40 runs great with no jet kit) if you find some one good with a cutting torch. Removed reflectors, repositioned licence plate. Replace brake fluid with DOT5 silicone based fluid. I have the Dunlop tires and will need a new rear tire at apx 5500mi. Michilen 90X Rear tire at 4400Mi Installed 90X front at 8400 mi didn't like it I've got a TX15 lasted 90000 mi Avon Azaro rear tire at 15,500 mi I like it.
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Problems:
No problems, Gas milage started out at about 33Mpg avg and now at 4150 mi Gas milage has increased to 39.52 MPG per last fill up. It just takes a while to loosen this bike up. **** Update 06/05/97 154.7 miles on 3.73 Gal = 41.47 MPG the low fuel light didn't appear till 137 Mi. sounds too good to be true so I'll recheck it. Update 6/9/97 low fuel light at 137Mi fill up 3.330 gal = 41.14 mi. Update 8/5/97 Fuel milage has leveled off at 38-39 MPG Raised needles 1 notch, improved power 7MPG lost.
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Comments:
Great bike! I'm in Love!
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Accessories:
SS brake lines
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Modifications:
Front suspension re-built by Lindemann Engineering; new springs, valves, and oil. Handles great now. Removed the usuall fender, smog, etc.
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Comments:
Love those second gear wheelies!
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Accessories:
BAGLUX TANK COVER;ALPHA BAG SCOTTOILER RENTEC GRAB RAIL,FRANK THOMAS THROW OVERS
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Modifications:
JUST PUT BIKE AWAY FOR WINTER WHILST ITS AWAY IV"E KNOW GOT A CHANCE TO BY ME NEW BITES LIKE EXHAUSTS DONT KNOW WHAT ONES YET SUCH A CHOICE ALSO I LOVE THE TWO BROTHERS LOWER FAIRING KIT SO HOPEFULLY WHEN I PUT IT BACK ON ROAD IT WILL BE MODIFIDED
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Problems:
BOUGHT BIKE IN FEBUARY HAD IT COUPLE DAYS NOTICED OILCOLLER HOSE LEAKING HAD TO WAIT ABOUT 8 WEEKS ALSO MECHANICAL SEAL LEAKING AT WATER PUMP
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Comments:
ITS FANTASTIC ILOVE IT
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Accessories:
None so far, but I'm looking.
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Modifications:
Removed the side reflectors.
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Comments:
So far I am very pleased. I will keep the list updated if that changes.
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Accessories:
TBR Carbon High mounts. SS front brake line, 15 tooth front sprocket
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Modifications:
Rear fender clean up. Removal of the chain gaurd and all the cobby looking little reflectors.
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Accessories:
second look tank bra, corbin saddle, ungo alarm, marchesini five spoke wheels, dunlop d207
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Modifications:
trim rear fender, remove side reflectors, erion racing cans, dynojet kit, zero gravity smoke windscreen, corbin saddle, ungo alarm
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Problems:
high speed compression damping needs shimming/revalving
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Comments:
track speed riding with one line showing on front preload, 1/4 less rebound damping, 1 click higher on rear preload (rider 155 lbs or 11 stones)
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Modifications:
Erion Racing Slip-Ons Erion Racing Jet-Kit GO! Engineering Pre-Load Adjusters Hyper-pro Steering Dampner Sharkskinz lower removed CA emissions D207's Galfer Stainless Steel Brake Lines Front & Rear (Motul DOT3 Synthetic) Galfer green brake pads (front) Zero Gravity Windscreen (smoke) Carbon Tech Rear Hugger AFAM 520 conversion 16/42 (on order)
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Accessories:
Mr Dingle, Is it possible that you have made an error with your serial number while you made your registry. I presently own a 1998 VTR 1000 with the serial number of 00041.If so please correct it as soon as possible. None.
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Modifications:
Polished lips of rims 2nd day I had it. Waiting to put two Erion Brothers black and silver slip ons. Also waiting to see if Factory comes out with a jet kit. 12 AUG 97 Obtained a catalog from Erion Racing 2 slip ons are$499 and a jet kit is about another $100. They also have headers too. Not sure as to the price for a full system but I'm sure it'd be worth it.
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Problems:
Big shift from 1st to 2nd. Can be hell if your shifting in the middle of a turn. 15JUL97 Still only getting an avg. 102gal to the tank(minus reserve) 12AUG97 Only problem right now is that I'm in Ottawa, Canada visiting and my bike is in Louisana. The roads and country side are beautiful. (sigh) I'll see the old girl in a week or so.
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Comments:
Best bike I've ever ridden. Owned a 94 CBR600F2, but traded it in. Also own a 86 VFR750.As for the TL it already been recalled for stearing problems. So I guess we all know who has the best Twin under $9,000.00. If you paid more you should have gone to North Carolina. Cee-ya on the back roads. (11JUL97) Went out riding last weekend with a bunch of guys. It was the first time I've gotten to test it up against others in that type of riding. It handled great. Two guys ended up crashing, one was on a GSX-R 750, the other was a CBR 600 F2. Needless to say that cancled all the fun. (15 JUL 97) Moving to Lousiana in three weeks. Getting stationed at Ft Polk. Anyone know of any good back roads down there? The power wheelies have become very addictive. Are any of you guys having problems, like say the ZX-11 did with doing alot of power wheelies. I have a buddy who ended up throwing a rod because he kept doing wheelies and the oil was rushing to the rear of the oil pan and was not getting back up to the pistons. Therefore over a period of time and lots of wheelies he threw a rod. 12AUG97 Did some ridding before I left NC. Me and some friends went out on I95 and abused the speed limit, just alittle bit. I had the bike up to 150mph or so but ran outta room due to traffic. The bike really moves can't wait to see how it will act once I get some slip ons on it . Any one stationed at Polk? I got a buddy with a 97 RR and were tryin to get something going.
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Photo-Link
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Modifications:
I hollowed out the ends of the pipes, same way as many other owners have - it now sounds better than other VTR's I've seen with Staintunes!! I also dropped the forks 8mm through the clamps, steers much quicker through the twisties. Took a hacksaw to the rear guard, and remounted the number plate higher up the guard.
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Problems:
Sometimes if I wash the bike then go for a ride straight away, the speedo doesn't work until I get 5 minutes down the road. Also within the first 1600km of riding I hit false neutrals several times. Since the first oil change at 1600km it hasn't happened again.
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Comments:
My first bike over 600cc, very easy to ride very quickly! The standard Dunlops are crap, I'm putting on Pirelli Dragons next week. The factory suspension settings are way too soft, I wound the preload and rebound up both front and back. It's not perfect yet, but getting there.
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Accessories:
Scorpion End Cans, EMC Endurance Rear Shock Alloy Fuel Cap, Fairing and Engine Casing Bolt kit. Carbone Lorraine Front Brake Pads. Pirelli Dragon tyres, After experimenting with Bridestone BT56s' Pirellis come out tops for feed back, but the front Bridgestone was superb to increase steering. Oh, and a K&N Air Filter
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Modifications:
Carburettor Mod, Smaller main jets, Drop Main needles, resulting in higher revving top end power and better fuel econony. EMC Rear shock is 5mm longer than standard to increase steering speed. Soften off rebound and increase pre-load of forks to increase front wheel feed back and make a better overall ride.
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Problems:
Fuel economy was terrible, but better now. Main jets are 170 in front carb, 175 in rear carb. Throw away the small washer in each carb that keeps the needles high, thus dropping the needles by approx 0.5 mm. BIG DIFFERENCE !! Other than that no problems at all not even water pump leakage.
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Comments:
I've had all sorts of bikes before, mainly Honda's including 2 x Fireblades, 3 x CBR600's, a 1200 Bandit, YZF 750, but I must admit I prefer the Firestorm over all of these bikes. It's more comfortable to ride longer distance's and the characteristics of a V-Twin are the biggest bonus of all. So much more fun and instant power at lower revs. I'll probably keep this one for a long time, I love it !! Why don't Honda fit the pillion seat setup of a Fireblade to other Models ??????
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Accessories:
Corbin Saddle
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Accessories:
Nard Guard (tank protector actually). Added Yoshimura carbon fiber slip-ons and Galfer stainless lines.
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Modifications:
Chopped the rear fender. Removed all the reflectors. Ditched charcoal canister. Took off the hooks under the seat and the grab belt.
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Problems:
Not real happy with the suspension. Too hard when going slow, too soft when ridden hard.
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Comments:
Not as strong as I'd hoped it would be (my other bike is an FZR1000), but a lot easier to ride. I like how easy it is to service, I did the 600 mile service in about half an hour. I haven't had any of the stalling or other carb-related problems I read about. Seat's a bit of a pain after a few hundred miles but you forget all about it in the twisty stuff. Yoshimura pipes are excellent; no jetting mods required and they sound good too.
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Accessories:
two bros slipons, factory jet kit,tank skin, seat skin, windscreen, boltz kit
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Modifications:
showa rear shock by lindeman, front springs. fender removal kit, stainless brake lines.
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Problems:
zero
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Comments:
great, brake lines helped alot. new master cylinder even more?
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Accessories:
self made luggage carrier,bicycle speedo
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Modifications:
front springs changed removed the restriction in the airfilter housing
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Problems:
18000 km;thermostat changed due to 'not warming up' properly,20000 km;leaking coolant
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Comments:
guess what; the fuel consumption is terrible !
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http://www.twobros.com/vtr.html
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Accessories:
The entire Two Brothers Racing VTR catalog section.
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Modifications:
See above.
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Problems:
Leaky water pump seal. High speed unstablity.
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Comments:
Love this bike.
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Accessories:
Mag tank bag
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Modifications:
removed all side reflectors -all decals -moved liscence plate up & shortened fender.
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Problems:
None
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Comments:
I have only had the bike a short time but had the chance to do a cou;le of 300 mi plus days and found with a little getting used to it is not too bad as a potential sport-tourer. Heli-bars and a taller screen might help. An awesome motorcycle; love that torque and that fantastic roll-on leap that you get from a big twin when you grab a handfull at about 60 mph and just leap around a string of cars on twisty mountain roads . Fun-Fun-Fun !!!!!
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Modifications:
Chopped rear mud flap off, (what the hell was Honda thinking) TB racing slip ons, (nice sounds) Removed charcol canister and plumbing
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Problems:
Alot of backfire in carbs between 2800-3000 RPM No other problems!
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Comments:
Traded in my 96 CBR900RR for this wheelie beast, In the twistes on my 900RR had trouble keeping up with by buddy on 97 GSXR750, now he just hopes for long straights to try to catch up. And I'm still breaking it in!! Best bike I've owned.
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Accessories:
Tank pad. I may buy a Corbin seat.
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Modifications:
I cut the baffles out of the mufflers. The sound is a huge improvement. A nice low rumble. It is quiet a bit louder. Sounds like a different bike. Stock jetting is fine with this mod. Who needs pipes? This bike sounds like it's on steroids now. Love that rumble.
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Problems:
Stalling at high speeds when pulling in the clutch. Idle set too low. Speeding tickets loom at all times if not careful. All the stares the bike gets as you rumble by can inflate the ego too much.
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Comments:
I am a v-twin convert. This bike gets better the more you ride it. Big torque,great handling,very easy to ride. Unless you're a road racer,this hawk is the bike to have. On twisty roads, it just rocks. It is the weapon of choice. NOTE: if you do not want a bike that is huge fun,DO NOT buy a hawk. This bike may redefine fun as we know it. LOVE IT!!!
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Accessories:
foam grips mag tank bag
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Modifications:
TB oval slip-ons Dynajet jets
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Problems:
running rough at low rpms
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Modifications:
Yellow Sharkskinz race bodywork w/ competition tail, Galfer stainless steel brakelines (front) and Galfer green pads, Two Bros. high mount carbon fiber oval cans, Dunlop slicks, 15 tooth front countershaft sprocket, removed CA smog stuff
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Comments:
This was a street bike that was totalled by the insurer (cosmetic damage only), bought back as salvage, and turned into a dedicated track bike (I bought another VTR for the street -- #469). The bike has seen four track days this year (Laguna, Thunderhill, and two at Sears Point).
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Modifications:
D&D carbon fiber slip-ons Corbin seat (for wife & daughter - I personally hate the seat) amputated the butt-ugly rear fender & side reflectors MagKnight tank protector Goodridge brake lines - ft. & rear Factory Pro Jet Kit 43 tooth rear sprocket
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Problems:
Coolant oozing out the weephole of the water pump housing on the lower right side. Honda Fixed Suspension too soft when riding real hard
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Accessories:
P.V.M. 6 spoke Magnesium wheels. 3.5 X 17 front. 6.00 X 17 rear fitted with Pirelli Dragon corsa,s. 120/70 ZR17 and 200/50 ZR17. Ohlins rear shock with handlebar mounted hydraulic spring preload. Toby Titainium steering damper. Carbon rear hugger. Braided brake lines. Tinted screen and headlight cover.
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Modifications:
Honda RC45 upside down forks. Alloy fabricated G.P. Gull arm swinging arm. Flowed, polished and skimmed cylinder heads. Dynojet kit. K and N Filter. 23 Litre Alloy Fuel tank. Carbon single seat race seat. Carbon front fender. Brembo front calipers. 520 chain conversion with Alloy rear sprocket. Polished frame. Two Brothers Racing polished stainless full high level exhaust system with Oval magnesium and carbon silencers.
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Problems:
Trying to keep front wheel in contact with the road ! and rear tyre wear. No mechanical problems.
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Comments:
We cannot wait for the S.P. version. Bike is now 12 KG. lighter than stock. Stock wheels fit straight onto CBR900RR 94 onwards. Rear cush drive rubbers are better than stock CBR900 items so change them ! All parts fitted to above machine available from ourselves. Mail order no problem. we ship UPS.
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