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Title: Speed
Post by: Amberdog22 on March 14, 2020, 03:57:56 PM
Hi, what's the secret to get my k4 alot quicker so i can overtake a lorry? Thanks 🤙


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Title: Re: Speed
Post by: Joolstacho on March 14, 2020, 04:25:24 PM
Get an SV650 !
Title: Re: Speed
Post by: gruntle on March 14, 2020, 05:46:46 PM
SCREAM IT - These bikes have a narrow band of power between 7 & 9000rpm - drop at least one probably two and maybe even three gears and wind it open, wring its neck, get past and relax then enjoy the aftermath of adrenaline - sweeeeet  :angeldevil:
Title: Re: Speed
Post by: Bluesmudge on March 16, 2020, 10:54:16 AM
Go back to 2004 when a new Honda Civic had 85 horsepower instead of 185 horsepower.

Its an engine from a different time. Get used to the slow lane.

That said, downshifting one or two gears should make it happen.
Title: Re: Speed
Post by: user11235813 on March 19, 2020, 11:43:14 PM
The CV carbs do lag a bit.
Title: Re: Speed
Post by: Amberdog22 on March 20, 2020, 03:31:17 PM
Quote from: Joolstacho on March 14, 2020, 04:25:24 PM
Get an SV650 !
I have a 190 mph+ R1 for power and speed.
My gs is for commuting and work etc. Just wanting to know how to get a bit more power out of this little slug..


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Title: Re: Speed
Post by: Bluesmudge on March 20, 2020, 03:38:16 PM
You can throw $500+ at a full pipe, uni filter, rejet, and dyno tune. You will be lucky to gain 3 hp. Not worth the trouble unless you enjoy tinkering with motorcycles for its own sake.

Just downshift as necessary to ride the bike in the 7,000 - 9,000 rpm where its making a full 40 hp.
Title: Re: Speed
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on March 21, 2020, 05:31:08 AM
Drop 1 Tooth on the Counter Shaft Sprocket
Title: Re: Speed
Post by: The Buddha on March 21, 2020, 06:36:39 AM
Quote from: Amberdog22 on March 20, 2020, 03:31:17 PM
Quote from: Joolstacho on March 14, 2020, 04:25:24 PM
Get an SV650 !
I have a 190 mph+ R1 for power and speed.
My gs is for commuting and work etc. Just wanting to know how to get a bit more power out of this little slug..


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Oh easy then, ride the r1 when you overtake the lorry, then switch back to GS. LOL.
Sorry where are these lorries going on your commute and why are they running 90mph ???
Commute is typically surface streets, if you're running 30-40 miles on the highway at full speeds its basically not the correct use of a "commuter bike" even though that's your commute. I have commuted 40 miles but nearly all of it was local roads, and the highway I would get on for 1-2 miles would be stopped or slow.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: Speed
Post by: Amberdog22 on March 21, 2020, 04:44:43 PM
Budda I appreciate what your saying, but I don't commute to far and happy of what this bike does. Lorries in the uk can cruise on roads around 60, 70 mph and with the wind here it's actually quite scary at times trying to get passed as I know my GS can do 90+ on a good day. The faster you can go in the wind the more stable you become, thats why i was asking to see if these bikes could be juiced up a bit for a bit more power maybe?


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