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07-03-12, 04:47 PM
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K5 naked Vs K9S?
OK, I need some advice please.
I've got a pair of SV's one naked and one fully faired.  And this one.  Now I love the S but its power seems to be rather poor compaired to my naked. Now apart from adding the power commander what else can I do to the S to make it grow some bollox and go that much better and faster. I'm going to track day it in either April or May. Brands, Snetterton plus a few others. Time permitting. Too many other things going on at the moment. Got a few quid to play around with so just need some advice on how to make it go better. Handling will also be sorted out in the coming weeks. |
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07-03-12, 04:54 PM
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Re: K5 naked Vs K9S
Bigger rear sprocket and loud can
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07-03-12, 05:01 PM
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Re: K5 naked Vs K9S
the only difference is plastics = more weight and the naked will have a larger rear sprocket which may make it feel faster but will have slightly less top speed.
if it's acceleration your after then get a longer chain and a bigger rear sprocket for the S |
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07-03-12, 05:02 PM
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Re: K5 naked Vs K9S
Curvy intake cams in exhaust
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07-03-12, 05:08 PM
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Re: K5 naked Vs K9S
or you could sell both and buy an older R1
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07-03-12, 05:21 PM
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07-03-12, 06:15 PM
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Re: K5 naked Vs K9S
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07-03-12, 08:11 PM
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Re: K5 naked Vs K9S
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The naked is a good 5-10 kgs lighter than the Bikini faired If you're looking for cheap gains the re-gearing is a v good idea, followed by an improved rear shock and fettled front end
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07-03-12, 08:16 PM
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Re: K5 naked Vs K9S
A naked always feels faster, beacuse you are in the elements more than on the S. My N felt quicker than my S simply because there's no weather protection on it
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10-03-12, 03:17 PM
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Re: K5 naked Vs K9S
The K9 will have the twin spark heads and oxygen sensor - did they put a cat in the exhaust on these as well?
The naked has an extra tooth on the rear sprocket which will help |
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