A few upgrades?
10-09-2006, 08:09 PM
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A few upgrades?
I just recently bought a 2000 ex500 ninja and after riding my girlfriend while trying to keep up with my friend on his cbr 600, it's obvious that the ninja can be a bit lacking in acceleration.
I'm about 215 and my girlfriend is 125-130, which is probably a lot of weight for such a small bike, so I'm looking at adding a little horsepower now.
I'm planning on upgrading to a bigger bike in probably about a year. But, in the meantime I was trying to see if there are a few small things I can add to atleast get a little more power. Suggestions, other than getting a bigger bike (which I'll be doing later next year)?
I'm about 215 and my girlfriend is 125-130, which is probably a lot of weight for such a small bike, so I'm looking at adding a little horsepower now.
I'm planning on upgrading to a bigger bike in probably about a year. But, in the meantime I was trying to see if there are a few small things I can add to atleast get a little more power. Suggestions, other than getting a bigger bike (which I'll be doing later next year)?
10-09-2006, 08:49 PM
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Re: A few upgrades?
You can get a little bit out of that Kaw...if I remember correctly, they actually have a race class that they fit right into!! Seriously!
You can put on a full exhaust and jet the carb and you will probably get about 5-7 more hp...doesn't sound like a lot, but you don't have a lot to start with, so every little bit helps! Also, you can go up a couple more teeth on your rear sprocket, which won't help with power, but it will get you off the line quicker!
The sprocket will be the cheapest deal. You can go down 1 tooth on the front sprocket and you won't have to buy a new chain, just cut yours down to length.
You can put on a full exhaust and jet the carb and you will probably get about 5-7 more hp...doesn't sound like a lot, but you don't have a lot to start with, so every little bit helps! Also, you can go up a couple more teeth on your rear sprocket, which won't help with power, but it will get you off the line quicker!
The sprocket will be the cheapest deal. You can go down 1 tooth on the front sprocket and you won't have to buy a new chain, just cut yours down to length.
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10-10-2006, 07:45 AM
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Re: A few upgrades?
Anybody want to cut me a better deal than 600? I'm calling scorpion engineering in a few minutes to see what they can do for me. Casey quoted the pipe at $424 and labor from $120-180 to be exact. They didn't tell me what kind of pipe it was. I'm assuming Muzzy or something along those lines.
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Re: A few upgrades?
You can get a little bit out of that Kaw...if I remember correctly, they actually have a race class that they fit right into!! Seriously!
You can put on a full exhaust and jet the carb and you will probably get about 5-7 more hp...doesn't sound like a lot, but you don't have a lot to start with, so every little bit helps! Also, you can go up a couple more teeth on your rear sprocket, which won't help with power, but it will get you off the line quicker!
The sprocket will be the cheapest deal. You can go down 1 tooth on the front sprocket and you won't have to buy a new chain, just cut yours down to length.
You can put on a full exhaust and jet the carb and you will probably get about 5-7 more hp...doesn't sound like a lot, but you don't have a lot to start with, so every little bit helps! Also, you can go up a couple more teeth on your rear sprocket, which won't help with power, but it will get you off the line quicker!
The sprocket will be the cheapest deal. You can go down 1 tooth on the front sprocket and you won't have to buy a new chain, just cut yours down to length.
Thanks for the suggestion, if you know any brands/kinds that might work I'd be more than happy to listen.
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Re: A few upgrades?
I just recently bought a 2000 ex500 ninja and after riding my girlfriend while trying to keep up with my friend on his cbr 600, it's obvious that the ninja can be a bit lacking in acceleration.
I'm about 215 and my girlfriend is 125-130, which is probably a lot of weight for such a small bike, so I'm looking at adding a little horsepower now.
I'm planning on upgrading to a bigger bike in probably about a year. But, in the meantime I was trying to see if there are a few small things I can add to atleast get a little more power. Suggestions, other than getting a bigger bike (which I'll be doing later next year)?
I'm about 215 and my girlfriend is 125-130, which is probably a lot of weight for such a small bike, so I'm looking at adding a little horsepower now.
I'm planning on upgrading to a bigger bike in probably about a year. But, in the meantime I was trying to see if there are a few small things I can add to atleast get a little more power. Suggestions, other than getting a bigger bike (which I'll be doing later next year)?
The problem is stated in red, you should not try to bang your girl while riding?