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Trying to decide between doing Racetech (or progressive) spring kits, with a race tech emulator, or fitting R1 forks to the bike. Which in your mind is the better bang for the buck?

The HP I can believe from what I've learned on this forum. I emailed him to ask what he removed because I would love to be able to drop 150 lbs. off my bike without hurting its' performance. He told me that he got that drop in weight by changing out the air box and vboost for a Stage 7, the...

Saw this on craigslist, wondering if dropping 150 lbs from an 85 Vmax is possible and the bike still look like this. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mcy/4345338536.html

Any idea how I could fabricate one to look similar?

Found this online. Anyone know where I can find this rear fender, or if it custom how I can go about doing it to my bike?

Nope, that is the real deal. Here is a side shot on pavement from the UK. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/lotus-c01-tron-designer-creates-hyper-bike-for-lotus-9144758.html

Saw this in the news, thought you guys might get a kick. This bike is gorgeous, has some amazing stats. 200+ HP and under 400 lbs. http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/lotus-enters-motorcycle-business-with-the-stunning-c-01--hyper-bike-171441146.html

I dont know how I could given that it only happens when I am riding it. If it is normal and just a new engine sound that I am not used to, ok. Just wanted to balance my inexperience with the forum's experience in hopes of avoiding a problem in the future. Thanks all.

Seems fairly steady, I will try to get an RPM range of when it starts and stop/if it changes tomorrow morning on the way in to work. Doesn't seem to change though. Pretty consistent throughout.

Hello all, Noticed a whistling sounds during mild acceleration, aggressive acceleration I cant hear it over the purr of the engine, on the bike. As soon as I let off the throttle/pull in the clutch it goes away. Also, noticed if it is in neutral and I hit the throttle I don't hear it...

So, I just took a look at it has two lines. One running to the carbs, and the other running to an off-shoot from the fuel tank (to collect fuel vapors I imagine). Forgive the redundancy of my question, but do I simply disconnect it from either end and leave it open? Wont that allow open...

Awesome, thanks all.

Thankfully I will be leaving this crazy state before the registration is due, so I wont have to worry about smog testing in either case. I will probably be removing it this weekend if for no reason other than on principle. To your knowledge, is it a bolt on and off type thing or do I need to...

So, yet again living in the great state of California reminds me of why I will stay only as long as I am stationed here. The Vmax is the second bike I have bought, and the second I have found to have certain specific parts added to it because it is was sold/is in California. Aside from...

How difficult is it to do jetting at home? Or does it need to be done via dyno?

Great information, thanks all. You guys have mentioned several aftermarket exhausts, which would you recommend and do I need to play with the jetting when I put them on? If so, what other changes will I have to make to use that exhaust or is it simply bolt on and go?

It sounds like most of this goes back to the adage "the cheapest way to get more HP, is to buy a bigger/faster bike." I can definitely live with 125 rwhp out of my max, especially considering the amount of torque comes with it. Does anyone know of any unique way to get the weight on the bike...

Does it have any negative affects on the longevity of the engine? How much would it cost to pull off?

Please excuse my ignorance, but what is a blower and how would you turbo a vmax?

Horse power, not speed. Looking to get the most power out of the bike without dramatically altering the bike itself.