YZF R6 Beef it up
redding_a
04-20-2004, 08:41 PM
In about 6 months I am purchasing a Yamaha YZF R6. My plans are to put pulsing white ground effects on it, new exhaust, and machine down teh heads. Does anyone know how much hte heads can be machined before it gets deadly or wont start? Also, I am looking for other suggestions on the bike (other than carbon fiber, I do not have that kind of cash).
gunluvS14
04-21-2004, 11:49 AM
how about just new chain and sprocket? even 1 tooth down up front make day and night diff.
Tetsuo
04-21-2004, 07:51 PM
if you want a bike, get a different bike.
EGcivicSi
04-21-2004, 09:29 PM
Haha again, cant back up your opinions with any true facts. The guy didnt ask what bike to get so I dont know why you even posted that. Typical GIXXER rider, Squidly and Errogant.
Tetsuo
04-22-2004, 12:52 AM
You don't even have enough experience to talk about squids and arrogance (you spell arrogant this way).
If you talk to anybody who has riden a YZF-R6 and compared it to any other supersport will agree that the R6 doesn't come alive until way later in the range. There is nothing false and untrue about that statement that I made in the other topic. In which I prefer the other 600s over this overrated bike. Just drop it.
If you talk to anybody who has riden a YZF-R6 and compared it to any other supersport will agree that the R6 doesn't come alive until way later in the range. There is nothing false and untrue about that statement that I made in the other topic. In which I prefer the other 600s over this overrated bike. Just drop it.
redding_a
04-22-2004, 08:14 AM
Yeah, but this will be my frst bike. I plan later to get a Gixxer 1300, but for now I need the R6.
EGcivicSi
04-22-2004, 07:09 PM
I dont have enough experience? Where did you draw this conclusion from? Haha id like to meet you at the track sometime and well see who has some experience. Point is you dont know me so dont talk.
Integra06
04-22-2004, 07:38 PM
Point is you dont know me so dont talk.
I don't mean to be an ass, but practice what you preach.
I don't mean to be an ass, but practice what you preach.
EGcivicSi
04-23-2004, 12:00 AM
Whatever. I really dont care. I dont make trouble on here, he came at me first.
Tetsuo
04-23-2004, 02:52 AM
I don't believe that you could beat me out on the track. In a different topic you mentioned that you are 20 but started when you were 19. I doubt you go the track often or even at all. In one year or so time you purchased a bike, purchased your riding gear, have enough money for tires because racing will kill them, enough money for the service cycles, and have enough money and time to do trackdays? Grow up and quit thinking you are Valentino Rossi.
Integra06
04-23-2004, 07:44 AM
if you want a bike, get a different bike.
Haha again, cant back up your opinions with any true facts. The guy didnt ask what bike to get so I dont know why you even posted that. Typical GIXXER rider, Squidly and Errogant.
Again, I'm not trying to start an argument, but judging by these posts, you came at him first EGcivicSI. Nothing in Tetsuo's post was even directed towards you.
Haha again, cant back up your opinions with any true facts. The guy didnt ask what bike to get so I dont know why you even posted that. Typical GIXXER rider, Squidly and Errogant.
Again, I'm not trying to start an argument, but judging by these posts, you came at him first EGcivicSI. Nothing in Tetsuo's post was even directed towards you.
Tetsuo
04-23-2004, 12:15 PM
Integra06, he is refering to another topic, in which I did start some mess but I don't take it back. He just doesn't know how to drop stuff because he keeps bringing things up. Letting things linger.
EGcivicSi
04-23-2004, 08:30 PM
Integra get all the info before you assume shit.
Yes im 20 im not a track star, never said I was. Only been riding about 7 months and been to the track 4 times. So no im no star but I can handle my own. I get race take offs super cheap from my buddy so tires are NOT even a problem. Had all my gear way before I had my bike. Maybe your just really old and fat and are sad that you arent as nimble as a 20 year old. I mean everyone has to start somewhere.
Just remember you took the first blow, just backing my shit up. I will never drop it as long as you keep talking shit.
Yes im 20 im not a track star, never said I was. Only been riding about 7 months and been to the track 4 times. So no im no star but I can handle my own. I get race take offs super cheap from my buddy so tires are NOT even a problem. Had all my gear way before I had my bike. Maybe your just really old and fat and are sad that you arent as nimble as a 20 year old. I mean everyone has to start somewhere.
Just remember you took the first blow, just backing my shit up. I will never drop it as long as you keep talking shit.
Integra06
04-24-2004, 07:57 PM
Integra get all the info before you assume shit.
Yes im 20 im not a track star, never said I was. Only been riding about 7 months and been to the track 4 times. So no im no star but I can handle my own. I get race take offs super cheap from my buddy so tires are NOT even a problem. Had all my gear way before I had my bike. Maybe your just really old and fat and are sad that you arent as nimble as a 20 year old. I mean everyone has to start somewhere.
Just remember you took the first blow, just backing my shit up. I will never drop it as long as you keep talking shit.
Whatever.
Yes im 20 im not a track star, never said I was. Only been riding about 7 months and been to the track 4 times. So no im no star but I can handle my own. I get race take offs super cheap from my buddy so tires are NOT even a problem. Had all my gear way before I had my bike. Maybe your just really old and fat and are sad that you arent as nimble as a 20 year old. I mean everyone has to start somewhere.
Just remember you took the first blow, just backing my shit up. I will never drop it as long as you keep talking shit.
Whatever.
Beast22k
04-25-2004, 12:23 AM
Damn this has gotten way off topic. Funny shit though and I would like to ask for either EGcivicSi or Tetsuo to dirrect me to where this spill originaly took place.
Anyhoo... To get back on topic here... I would get a new windscreen(double bubble or something), get rid of the fender, frame sliders, not quite sure how they work or if they make them for the R6 but there are these things called velocity stacks that do something with your speed i think(not to familiar with them), try to lose weight on it, full exhaust if you have the money.
This might not all be in your price range but those are things that I would add just off the top of my head...
By the way... I like that you are going to place a ground effects kit on your bike, I think those are pretty kick ass to me.
Anyhoo... To get back on topic here... I would get a new windscreen(double bubble or something), get rid of the fender, frame sliders, not quite sure how they work or if they make them for the R6 but there are these things called velocity stacks that do something with your speed i think(not to familiar with them), try to lose weight on it, full exhaust if you have the money.
This might not all be in your price range but those are things that I would add just off the top of my head...
By the way... I like that you are going to place a ground effects kit on your bike, I think those are pretty kick ass to me.
EGcivicSi
04-25-2004, 10:51 PM
Its over beast but yeah off topic completely, sorry about that.
Definately get frame sliders. Although I havent gone down I know some people who have and prolly saved them hundreds and the most important the frame. V Stacks are nice, but, at least on the R6 not worth the money. They basically change the velocity of the air intake and depending on the height you choose you can gain power at different rpms. But I think the most HP ive seen from them is like under 2. So yes they are nice but just not worth it. I wouldnt do any kind of internal motorwork. A guy from a messageboard bored his R6 motor out and well that didnt last long. Once bored, the walls were so thin he wore right through number 2 I believe. Havent heard of anyone machining the head but I just wouldnt trust it.
If your getting the FI r6 then get a full system, PC III and get a custom map made. That will definately give you some power. And think about gearing and where you want most of your power. Best mod I ever did.
Definately get frame sliders. Although I havent gone down I know some people who have and prolly saved them hundreds and the most important the frame. V Stacks are nice, but, at least on the R6 not worth the money. They basically change the velocity of the air intake and depending on the height you choose you can gain power at different rpms. But I think the most HP ive seen from them is like under 2. So yes they are nice but just not worth it. I wouldnt do any kind of internal motorwork. A guy from a messageboard bored his R6 motor out and well that didnt last long. Once bored, the walls were so thin he wore right through number 2 I believe. Havent heard of anyone machining the head but I just wouldnt trust it.
If your getting the FI r6 then get a full system, PC III and get a custom map made. That will definately give you some power. And think about gearing and where you want most of your power. Best mod I ever did.
redding_a
04-26-2004, 08:35 PM
Thanks Beast, and thanks gunluv. I will look into the price of the sprocket. Beast, the 715 dollar body kit for the R6 is way out of my price range for now. But the velocity stacks and such I can afford, thanks.
Blue02R6
04-27-2004, 01:23 AM
I wouldn't touch the head unless you're planing on running race gas. R6's are running 12:1 compression already any more won't really help. My personal suggestion would be to learn on something else, but if you must get an R6 leave it alone for at least a year. The race throttle is nice but it takes alot of finese to use. Regearing is also a very good mod.
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