budguy207

Did some more riding today - I will repeat my earlier post in saying this little device does not make the bike "dangerous" ... my last bike was a 2007 Yamaha 1700 Warrior V-twin ... 1670cc torquemonster , that was a wheelspinner, and it was not restricted ... so, I could be a little biased. If you are used to a 600cc low compression scooter or less, then yes, I can see you being shocked at the better throttle grading that this provides in the sub 5k rpm range. It just makes the power delivery match what your right wrist is asking in the lower two gears, thats it, no raging bull surge that induces uncontrollable wheelies or unintended wheelspin. It IS a worthwhile mod however. Today I rode 20 miles or so and I dropped down to first gear going 15mph or so and cracked it and it did pull the wheel up a few inches, but I've done similar small wheelies before the z-bomb thing, it was just easier. Point of the story is, if when you ride your bike you like to crack it in second on twisty roads like I do, then get this little booger - you won't be watching the tach waiting for that 5k rpm spot to pop up. Also perform the flapper mod for the muffler and let the bike sing through both outlets from idle - 10k+ rpms and the bike just feels correct, not EPA'd / Safety committee approved and dumbed down. Hard to believe Honda markets this as a sport bike made for touring but wants to restrict it like mine used to be, I was expecting more grunt down low, it simply is not dangerous unless you weigh 100lbs and suck at riding ;)

Got my Z-Bomb today in the mail. It went on in less than 2 minutes, and 1.5 of those minutes were tucking the dongles back into the frame area where they arent visble. Nice little product, well made for what it is too. It was 61 degrees in my area of Virginia today so I went for a 5 mile shot up the road once I plugged it in. I only have 800 miles on my VFR but I was already unknowingly referencing the dash indicator to check my current gear haha. The bike was definately smoother in its acceleration. But not so much from a dead stop that I'd be overly confident "racing" my unrestricted VFR12 vs. a stock one. It wasnt dangerous feeling by any means, worst case I'd say a cold tire situation with a careless rider trying to show off could result in a wheelspin event, but it's nothing scary. (Wet roads would be MUCH easier to spin on I'm sure) - but I didn't need a Z-bomb to inform me of that. Overall-good mod for the VFR, its not a faster bike because of this mod though - just smoother and I like knowing that the electronic nanny is gone (I'm 30 years old and still invincible dont you know?) Not the drastic difference I expected, I guess because 1k-5k rpms goes by so quick even when restricted, but because of the overall smooth torque range and lack of "fall over on its face 1st/2nd gear throttle twists" READ: Feels like a normal large CC bike should now, I wouldnt want to ride without it again. I will post a review update after I ride the Blue ridge this spring (Deals Gap/Dragons tail run in May as well. You guys who like to hear your engine sing need this, itsa cheap thrill. THIS IS NOT A DANGEROUS MOD IMHO