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1999, Yosh RS3 with K&N & PCIII: 137 hp at 9600 81 tq at 7100

Re: those holes ... any chance someone was shooting NO2 into the intakes? Very symmetrical & can't think of any other reason to do that. Dunno about how those stacks would affect performance or that hose. Sorry.

Do our '99's have an active limiter? I thought that didn't go into effect till 2000+

I tested it on a 1200 mile ride and it did fairly well. It is a bit like a wet-suit layer, except that it does have a fabric lining. Snug around the neck and wrists. Awesomely waterproof, and with a thin thermal layer underneath, it retained heat and did not cause sweating. Without the thin thermal layer underneath, I think that you are right ... it would not be able to wick away body moisture. It is a pretty nice wind and waterproof layer & was very comfortable in the colder fall New England. Down South, I took it off as it was 70+ F

http://www.motobike.jp/product-list/79 ... converting yen, looks to be @ 9,400 u.s $

Aerocharger's reply to my inquiry .... Christian, Thanks for your interest in the Aerocharger Turbo. We do not manufacture a kit for any of the blackbird bikes. If you would like to build the kit yourself or have a performance shop build the kit you would need a 53 series with 143/300 trim. This turbo would cost $2050. If you have questions let me know. Thanks, -- Andrew Dey Design Engineer HiPerformance, LLC 913.541.0200

something like this? http://www.blackbird.ru/turbo/CBR%201100%2...Turbo%20Kit.htm

never applied anything to the pads or their brackets ... just cleaned up their new home all nice.

Just got this in and think it's great for those long cold rides. Works as a layer over the cotton/merino wool thermal top and under a jacket/armor. U wont need anything else except maybe a T-Shirt over it if you don't want the "Iron Man" look. Waterproof, windproof and like wearing a sealskin shirt. Totally kills the chills. http://www.coloradokayak.com/NRS-Mystery-S...Mens-Longsleeve

shelf is not big enough for the two. inside the side fairing works perfectly.

H7 I got the 5000 55w and it is a brilliant, unnatural white that really lights up the night. be sure to get two and be sure to specify 55w for each. on my '99, it was plug and play - no extra sealing needed. a little dielectric grease for the connections maybe.

Not so much a sacrifice in power as in smoothness. A little plateau in HP, but it seems its more that the AF "wobbles" quite a bit more than stock with them out causing a noticable "mushiness" (not lag) in acceleration. AF goes rich then lean from 2500 to 3700 before leveling out again. I hear that's one reason they put them in ... to smooth out the lower end.

There was a PC V, headers, and a really good tuner. The tuner had done a number of zx14s & showed us a few before-and-after maps (butterflies in then out) with the same increase up top. Some very minor sacrifice down low in the 2500 - 3500 rpms.

just back from dyno today ... me on my 99 bird & buddy on his 09 zx14. Removing the butterflies gave him a 14 hp increase to 174 and 4 lbs torque to 103. pretty impressive. Looks like they might help smooth out some "mushiness" between 2500 & 3500 rpms where the AF wavers.

I just put in the dual 55w w/ 5300 light and can't believe i didn't do it long ago. awesome light & easy install. i'm in the camp that believes in doing whatever we need to do to be seen - accordingly the superbright "unnatural" spectrum i think greatly increases day & night visibility to others. reflections off reflective street signs are almost glaring w/ high beam on. I just installed a volt-monitor from twisted throttle - indicates that when running both high/low lights at idle w/ brake lights on, charging is under 11.5. maybe the 2 yr old battery.