Can I have more HP on a limited budget?

Nateskate said:

Guys, thanks for the input.

I'm basically happy with the bike, especially around 70mph. I hate vibration. The R3t is as smooth as my GL1800 was until you take it over 80. Therefore I like to stay under 80. BTW, the bike would be perfect with a 6th gear.

My question stemmed from my trip to bike week last Friday. Two in our pack of six were on CBR's. I couldn't keep up after 100. My riding buddy just bought an FJR, a bike I owned for two years and rode very agressively. I thought, at 46, it was time to slow down a little and relax. When I'm riding alone, or with the wife on, that's fine, but when the CBR passes at speeds over 100, my satisfaction wanes.

What I really want is 2 bikes. However, I run a Chevy dealership. Funds are, lets say, tight right now.

.....It's probably better that I can't spend the money. Florida's new "Anti-sportbiker" laws make it much more risky to ride fast. (50mph over the posted limit, $1,000 fine. Second offense, lose your bike. Lift the front wheel, $1,000 fine. Second offense, no bike.)

Thanks for the information. I'll probably start with the K&N and go from there.

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Geek_Law said:

I think it's best to know your limits. I like to play with them by "rocketing" up to 60 or 70, about 10 over the legal limit, and just leaving them in the dust all the way.

Then I back off FAST and maintaining a sensible speed as they sail past me. Rinse, and repeat at the next stop light.

I think it ruins their fun a bit to get dusted and then have you just hand them the top end on a platter rather than having to earn it.

At least that's my little theory.

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