After much reading and listening to sound files, I finally decided to go with Yoshi R77 carbon fiber. MorePoweracing.com sells them cheaper than everyone else, about $879 I think, free shipping. Can't wait to put these babies on.
My next question is (and I've read conflicting info), do I need to install a power commander? Some say no, some say yes. Is it really going to make a 6-8 hp difference, or if I'm going to gain 1-2 hp's, it's not worth the money. I've also read that having the PC correctly distributes fuel, as otherwise, you could damage the engine even with a bolt-on without remapping.
So if I go with a PC, I'm a DIY person, what part of the bike do you install it and where to do you run the wires? (I'll read the instructions but just wanted a heads up, cuz I'm tight on space under the seat and in the cowl). Also, after I download a map to my computer, how do you transfer it to the power commander? through a USB wire?
or is it better to go to a Dyno shop and do a custom map? I'm just an everyday/weekend warrior rider, I'm not trying to create a superbike, so full system was out of the question. thanx for the replies.
also...i've heard of carbon fiber browning, or turning whitish, discoloring due to heat...is there a way to care for carbon fiber to avoid this, or to prolong its life?
My next question is (and I've read conflicting info), do I need to install a power commander? Some say no, some say yes. Is it really going to make a 6-8 hp difference, or if I'm going to gain 1-2 hp's, it's not worth the money. I've also read that having the PC correctly distributes fuel, as otherwise, you could damage the engine even with a bolt-on without remapping.
So if I go with a PC, I'm a DIY person, what part of the bike do you install it and where to do you run the wires? (I'll read the instructions but just wanted a heads up, cuz I'm tight on space under the seat and in the cowl). Also, after I download a map to my computer, how do you transfer it to the power commander? through a USB wire?
or is it better to go to a Dyno shop and do a custom map? I'm just an everyday/weekend warrior rider, I'm not trying to create a superbike, so full system was out of the question. thanx for the replies.
also...i've heard of carbon fiber browning, or turning whitish, discoloring due to heat...is there a way to care for carbon fiber to avoid this, or to prolong its life?