You guys are brilliant. You've come up with some food for thought and options to consider. Whilst I appreciate every one's thoughts here, one thing I hadn't heard was whether the K&N's were an issue or not.

One thing I have to be honest with is this. The morning prior to my dyno, I cleaned the K&N's, dried and oiled them but I was running a bit out of time to get going. As such I wasn't able to let the filters sit for as long as I wanted and when I first started my bike, she spluttered and carried on until whatever had been drawn into the carbs dried out (or whatever).

Then I had to get going and ride my bike to the shop etc, but she did ride well at that stage but perhaps there is an element of "staffo stuff up" as part of this mix.

Applying the oil to the K&N's isn't quite an exact science either but I've never really had any probs with them.

Anyway, Mike (Pieman) suggests I
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bin those rubbish K&N's


and get myself a pr of DNA pods. That's one avenue I never thought of that's for sure. When I get a chance Mike, I might pm or email you on that one and pick your brains. cheers

Anyway, I don't really want us to go onto a filter tangent here cos I know some have some strong opinions on them. I would like to even out that a/f ratio though.

So, I still feel like I've got myself into a respectable position albeit, do we ever get it exactly right anyway? Some do and I'm still enjoying the fun of it anyway.

I bet as soon as I'm satisfied, I'll then want to go the 904cc route. That'd be right wouldn't it

Btw, all those Graemlins above reflect my multiple personalities

Thanks again everyone , you're all champions in my books. One day I'd love to have a beer with every one of you's.


Staintune Pipes, K&N Pods, 45 pilots, TBS needles and 145 mains.