Okay, I'm seriously considering putting a more powerful engine in my '01 RS. If I go with an '02 and up series motor the parts list will be more extensive. I priced an '02 ST engine, injectors, throttle bodies, wire harness, ECU, and headers locally for $1290 (ouch). I also found a crashed...

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Anyone managed to get the top-end to quieten down, and if so how? I just installed new rings and re-seated the valves, along with a new cam-chain tensioner (which gave way and jumped many teeth!). I'd forgotten how noisy the top-end is on these engines, and was wondering if anyone had figured...

What a gamble! I've ordered an 850 Sport with little more than the Triumph video and spec. sheet to go on. On paper its just what I'm looking for. Not too heavy or powerful but the detuned 900 engine seems to have a very strong torque curve and still an acceptable top end. If nothing else the...