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Originally Posted by weirdfishes
... but what now? What should I do from a mods perspective before I pass GO and collect 200 bucks?
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Prop makes some excellent points. My suggestion would be to first decide what you want the bike to be in the end, and then assemble a balanced plan.
Understandably, if you search the archives you'll find very strong pro's and con's for every mod possible!
My best suggestion would be to consider only those mod's that make total sense, and are scientifically and technically spelled out and explained as to "why".
"I did it, and my bike goes faster, so everyone should do it!", is not exactly scientific.
Ask "Why" 4 or 5 times to get deep down into the story.
Lastly, remember that the bike is probably as reliable and long lasting right now as it will ever get. Modifications often provide more power or top speed, but lessen reliability and longevity factors unless they are very well thought out, and very well planned.
Initial bang for the buck? Air Injection removal, carb balance and jet adjustment, K&N Air intake filter.
Exhaust? Here's one for debate. If you do nothing else, I suggest that different pipes just make more noise. The HP and torque gains are very minimal at anything but redline RPM, or you may move the torque curve and peak down slightly to a lower RPM peak.
Think about it... how much air/fuel do you move in CFM through the system during normal acceleration and shifting rpm peaks. Is it that the stock exhaust is so restrictive that it won't allow CFM passage at these levels? No, it's fine.
Straight pipes and such are better justified for drag and full race bikes, where top rpm, and subsequent higher CFM passage is required. In other words, rev it up to redline and drop the clutch!
For normal driving, until you really get to a higher cam profile and oversize valves and carbs, hence much more CFM passage requirement, the stock pipes are sufficient. I would change my viewpoints if someone could show me a Dynanometer graph comparison showing the precise difference with no other mods. My prediction would be 1 to 2 HP gain at redline RPM. This is shown clearly in most aftermarket pipe adverts, but cleverly worded as "HUGE HORSEPOWER GAINS! It all in the sales presentation.
Now, on the other hand, if you want to hear more exhaust noise, go for it! Agreed, the stock offeroing is overly quiet, but some like it that way. You decide.
Point is: Do much research and planning, and have a realistic goal in mind from the onset. If you read the archives you'll see the yin/yang effect of not doing a balanced attack.
If in the end what you really want is a 200 HP, screamin', thumpin' tire-burnin', fire-breathin' Beast! Maybe you should save a lot of cash and effort and buy a different bike? (Hyabusa?)Just kidding, we want you as a Triumph guy!
Good luck, and ride safe!
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