New RR5 - so what?

Discussion in 'General 1000RR Discussion' started by DarrylCBR, Mar 5, 2013.

  1. DarrylCBR

    DarrylCBR New Member

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    Hi all,

    yup, ive now owned the RR5 for a week, and im a very happy chap!
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    From what i've read about this shape it's pretty reliable, other than the odd stator giving up.

    So is there any mods i should be getting stuck into? The suspension set up is a little fierce at present, I'd like to dial in a little bit of soft in front and rear. But otherwise i totally happy with the bike.

    Great forum btw :cool:
     
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  2. kpone

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    Well Darryl mate, you have just opened the flood gates. Before long the mod monsters will smell fresh blood and begin to circle.

    Good luck, your credit card may never be seen again...
     
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  3. bubba

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    nice looking rr5 mate,:cool: have you taken the heat sheild off your pipe?
     
  4. DarrylCBR

    DarrylCBR New Member

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    Thanks Kpone - im prepared!!
    Bubba - the heat shield was off when i bought it and the shield is still in the boxe of bits the previous owner gave me. I quite like looking at the titanium pipe but havent tried the shield on to compare it yet. It's frickin good lookin machine with or with out eh!?

    I'd be interested in sprocket sizes - is it worth coming down a tooth on the drive sprocket to sacrifice top end for even more low-end shove?
     
  5. fez.57

    fez.57 Well-Known Member

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    How about a hm quickshifter and a brembo m/c
     
  6. SimonRR

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    i have just gone up +2 on rear sprocket and you can feel the difference and it's still geared for around 172mph
    well worth it
     
  7. DarrylCBR

    DarrylCBR New Member

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    Thanks Fez! m/c? master cylinder?
     
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    Welcome mate, where in Berkshire you from?
     
  9. fez.57

    fez.57 Well-Known Member

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    Yeh sorry, and add some brembo m4 callipers if you are feeling flush :)
     
  10. dan.1moore1

    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    Upgrade everything I say , build your dream bike and enjoy it !!
     
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  11. kpone

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    Told you...

    Dan's is more Dan than Honda now. It's a Rhonda 1000.
     
  12. DarrylCBR

    DarrylCBR New Member

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    Hi Martin - not that far from you chap. Im in Cookham Dean which is between Marlow and Maidnehead - j8/9 M4
     
  13. DarrylCBR

    DarrylCBR New Member

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    I'm already identifying some of the individuals on this fine forum-nation lol

    But a bike isnt just for riding i guess, it's nice to make some mods and make it a little more personal. Got to watch the budget though eh ;)
     
  14. IcarusGreen

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    Add a few BHP with some black paint.

    In the words of Jezza, you need some POWERcommander. With an aftermarket exhaust and K&N air filter thats your air/fuel mods done.
     
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    Suspension upgrades are next, unless you're hitting the track on a weekly basis then upgrading the internals and oil should do the trick.
     
  16. hump333

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    Just get your flap mod done it's easy and free then spend what u can every month to she a beast:thumbup:
     
  17. DarrylCBR

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    I keep seeing references to getting flap mod - but haven't found what it actually is?

    Can someone help the new guy?
     
  18. DarrylCBR

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    OK - Youtube is your friend!!

    I see it's an air intake restricter that Honda implemented for noise compliance - you find the vacuum pipe that drives it and remove and block. Right?
    As a result engine breathes better at lower rev range? Better get that sorted.
     
  19. robinh73

    robinh73 Well-Known Member

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    Nice one, I have an RR5 too and love it. I went up 2 teeth on the rear sprocket as it does help with pulling away at low speeds. Other things I have done: fitted K&N airfilters, fitter a power commander, had it set up on the dyno,done the flapper mod, removed the rear foot pegs, fitted the HRC rear brake reservoir kit, MRA double bubble screen and short Pazzo levers. It has been a truly awesome bike and rides brilliantly. Love it, but am sadly thinking of selling to fund my racing this year.
     
  20. chrisrepsol

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    ^^^^^^^
    what did u do with the rear reservoir bracket holder did u cut it off ??
     

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