Epyon007 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Does anyone know WHY they changed over? I assume someone has fixed this grievous error on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted November 17, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 17, 2016 It was only really done on the RC30/45 and NC30/35, so never on the "road" bikes. The reason was to aid rear wheel changes during endurance races, but with the SSSA, it can be tricky to get clearance for the pipe on the left. I had some underseats made for mine... Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Yeah I know why it was done for racing. I just wonder why they didn't leave it for the road bikes.... I'm sure there was some BS reason that no one really knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted November 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 18, 2016 Easier to manufacture, center stand clearance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RDMcD Posted November 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 18, 2016 I heard that Black Widow makes a high performance left hand exhaust that adds 20 hp !!!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted November 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 18, 2016 Only with a K&N air filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 hahahaaha! Omg don't start that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Only 18 HP without the German ECU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 That gives the extra kraut boost to 120hp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted November 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 18, 2016 The reason they don't do left exhaust for the road bikes generally is because they are road bikes & the passenger footpegs get in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyRedRC46 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Only with two snorkels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 It always comes back to that, doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFGRERR Posted November 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 28, 2016 The centre stand is the problem, many moons ago you could get a left hand system for the VFR's. From memory I think you have to remove the centre stand. Search through the forum and should find a couple of members bikes fitted with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Ahh ok that could be. Hmmm I not sure I would trade the center stand for left exhaust..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer slo1 Posted November 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 28, 2016 But........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 ugghhh So much want.... I don't understand why everyone doesn't do this all the time.... Ok center stand not withstanding... Is that at Miller Motorsports Park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crakerjac Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 It's funny. I had a Honda 919 with under tail exhaust and everyone complained about the 'stink'. The under tail exhaust dumped the (rich) exhaust in the low pocket area right behind the rider. I personally didn't mind showing up to work smelling like unburnt fuel, but not everyone felt the same. It's actually become a popular mod to change the under tail dual exhaust to a single sided low mount exhaust. Granted, the 919 doesn't have a SSS, but I find it fascinating that VFR owner's opinions are polar opposite of what I've been accustomed to. I'd actually prefer to see an under belly exhaust... but one that still works with the center stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Hmmmm the stink eh? I had a Daytona 675 and a Street Triple and I can't say I ever noticed that about the. I have high mounts on my RC51 also and same there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer slo1 Posted November 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 28, 2016 2 hours ago, Epyon007 said: ugghhh So much want.... I don't understand why everyone doesn't do this all the time.... Ok center stand not withstanding... Is that at Miller Motorsports Park? Yep :) ops checked her at a track day there..... :) My "Street" / traveler has the centerstand and I can't bring myself to eliminate it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 It's funny. I had a Honda 919 with under tail exhaust and everyone complained about the 'stink'. The under tail exhaust dumped the (rich) exhaust in the low pocket area right behind the rider. I personally didn't mind showing up to work smelling like unburnt fuel, but not everyone felt the same. It's actually become a popular mod to change the under tail dual exhaust to a single sided low mount exhaust. Granted, the 919 doesn't have a SSS, but I find it fascinating that VFR owner's opinions are polar opposite of what I've been accustomed to. I'd actually prefer to see an under belly exhaust... but one that still works with the center stand. I thinks it's just the desire to have something different. Low-slung and under-motor exhausts were also becoming the norm in its heyday. And I miss the smell my 599 left on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyRedRC46 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I get told all the time that I smell like gas lol. For some reason my bike idles at like 12:1 (maybe I need a new FPR), its pretty stable at 13.2:1 while moving though. I guess thats the price we pay for fancy catless headers and tuning for a smooth running VFR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, CandyRedRC46 said: I get told all the time that I smell like gas lol. For some reason my bike idles at like 12:1 (maybe I need a new FPR), its pretty stable at 13.2:1 while moving though. I guess thats the price we pay for fancy catless headers and tuning for a smooth running VFR. Black Widow I assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyRedRC46 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Black Widow I assume. The BLACK WIDOW AWARD WINNING RACE PERFORMANCE HEADER. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVFR Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 ROFLMAO I tell ya, some threads are really worth reading through. Personally I liked the look of the dual exhaust on the 86-7 vfr, plain and simple, but then it didn't have the SSSA, so yea ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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