My VTR (2012 edition)

[mikstr]

New since last year:
- carbon fibre hugger
- stickers removed
- Braketech Axis Cobra rotors (stock size) with Vesrah SRJL pads
- high-mount position for Akrapovic cans
- HRC ignition
- modded airbox (4.5mm shim under filter, hole cut into plasctic shround underneath to allow air entry)
- re-timed cams (more overlap)
- new DLC-coated tappets
- Krankvent sump vent (applie partial vacuum to sump for reduced pumping loss)
- Thurn Motorsports billet brake pedal
- Proton flush-mount turn signals
- carbon frame covers
- Ohlins steering damper
- black stickers on fork lowers
- removed "third eye" and replace it with mesh


and surely a few other things I am forgetting.....

I will be getting it on the dyno shortly but the changes made to powertrain since last year have really awakened the engine.... I am very, very happy with the bike

[nobody]

Nice bike, definitely nicer than the one I had. Great street bike.

[CrashTestDummie]

I likey.

[mikstr]

Originally Posted by nobody

Great street bike.

Indeed, comfortable, plenty of power (estimate it`s now at about 130 bhp and 80+ lb-ft, will be getting it dynoed shortly) with awesome fueling and great, predictable delivery, light (about 400 lbs wet), well suspended, awesome brakes, just a great all-rounder

[nomo]

Very nice . Don't see many VTR's around . Curious to see the dyno results .

[mikstr]

Originally Posted by nomo

Very nice . Don't see many VTR's around . Curious to see the dyno results .

thanks. The VTR never caught on here in North America, not squiddly enough for some, too sporty for others, (too "pedestrian" for others, lol, though I am quite certain very few use that label after riding this particular example of the species)....

I, too, am looking forward to the dyno results. Regardless of what they say, however, I can tell you it pulls instantly and very hard in the mid-range; it`s quite fun to ride......

[nomo]

The 'hawk and TL1000S were quite popular back near their intro since they were essentially marketed as a "reliable" Ducati , all the soul w/o the headaches . But they are becoming quite rare , even here in Canada where most bikes are "rare" to begin with .

[mikstr]

Correct you are, I rarely meet other VTRs. However, here in La Belle Province, you seldom meet anything not made in Milwaukee (seems 90% of two-wheelers are posercycles)..... I have noticed a resurgence in standards, however (the Ninja 1000 being a prime example), the non-poser crowd reacting to the ridiculous registration fees charged to sportbikes by choosing decent and capable all-rounders instead of chrome-laden paint-mixers.....

[RAZR51]

That's a great VTR, I'll bet it's a fun bike to ride.
"Chrome laden paint mixer"....never heard that one

[aus_rc45]

Mickey, what was the outcome with the HRC ignition, do you know how different the timing/curve is to the factory one?

[mikstr]

Here`s waht I got in general terms about the HRC map from Roger Ditchfield (Revolution Racing in the UK). IIRC, it removes a bit of advance between 4,200-5,300, after which it adds a bit of advance (always compared to stock curve). it then retards the curve slightly beginning at 10,000 and extends the cutoff by 150 rpm to 10,450. (send me a PM if you want the specifics and I can look it up). BTW, Moriwaki also made an ICM for the VTR, the only difference between it and the HRC was that the Mori moved teh cutoff up a further 150 rpm to 10,600.

I`ll be getting it dynoed soon to get actual bhp and torque results but it sure pulls hard now (roll-ons are wickedly quick)

cheers

[CaptianCalf]

Congrats on one of the sweetest Superhawk/Firestorm ever

[mikstr]

Thanks bud

[mattmansell]

Where is the dyno you jack waggon??? Told you this before, but I love what you have done with this Shawk. Great street ride!

[blackdog]

Sweet bike I miss my yellow VTR great street bike

[RVTMAVERICK]

Originally Posted by CaptianCalf

Congrats on one of the sweetest Superhawk/Firestorm ever

+ 1, And I gave CaptianCalf comment a little Bump to the Meaning!

Hey mikstr:>> She's SUPER SWEET Man!

By the way,... Did you ever make it to the Dyno Roller-Pit?


Peace Jeff

[mikstr]

Thanks Jeff

I am quite happy with it (runs very well on the street; very torquey and responsive)). As for dyno numbers, I had it one the dyno after the rebuild last Fall and it put out 75 lb-ft and 113 bhp. This is with stock cams (the Yoshi Stage 1s, one of which was broken on a previous dyno run - no cut-off on HRC ignition box, had it making 77 lb-ft and 122 bhp). I now have a set of (used) Moriwaki Stage 1 cams to go in, adn will also be giving a lid-less airbox a go as Roger Ditchfield (Revolution Racing in the UK and the chap who did a lot of development work on racing VTRs for HRC) says there are some significant gains to be had fromn running it open (ie. filter held in place with plastic ring only from chopped lid). Those two changes should see it getting right close to, or above 80 lb-ft and 125 bhp (have seen dyno charts from other VTR set up by Roger that give these numbers). With a curb By BTWthe wya, the bike has recnetlyweight right at, or below 400 lbs (by my calculations), it`s a real thrill to ride (and will only get better)

[mikstr]

BTW, the bike has recently been upgraded with ZX-10R forks,.... see it here: ZX-10 forks on VTR

[RVTMAVERICK]

Originally Posted by mikstr

BTW, the bike has recently been upgraded with ZX-10R forks,.... see it here: ZX-10 forks on VTR

Yeah, I was looking at that thread 1st thing this morning, about your ZX10 fork mod., Such an Awesome job Man....
I love seeing this kind of thing, where someone like yourself,... just Goes ALL IN!

Thanks for sharing mang.,

Peace Jeff

[mikstr]

Thanks Jeff. I am quickly running out of available options, though I would really like to get the following items done as well (in addition to aforementioned cams and airbox):
- aluminum fairing stay (have a Graves aluminum racing unit that I will need to modify slightly to fit with stock fairing and cluster)
- aluminum subframe (I have a 900RR unit, made from aluminum, that I would like to see if it can be modded to fit with stock VTR bits)
- Ti rear axle

So, the first will get done, the other two not so sure. Getting the wet weight down to below 390 lbs (with power at 80 lb-ft and 125 bhp) would make it a pretty wicked (sleeper) streetbike (though it`s a real grin generator as it is now)...