tips

[cliffdog]

I am a new y2k owner and have plans for the bike. Just looking for some hints, tips, tricks, suggestions for mods, cheap horsepower etc. thanks

[smedlin]

down in the V2K section is the bestest place to post this.

Part depends on what has already been done to the bike.

Also, it really depends on what you wanna do with the bike; turn it into a bagger? Cross Country Touring Machine? Bar Hopper? Space-warp time machine?

[Bill Braske]

If your bike is an '04 or '05, I'd recommend the resistor mod (Google is your friend).

[cliffdog]

Mine is an 05 and would like to do this but need some clear instructions/link on how to do this. Resistor size as well as debaffling for this year. Thanks for the input. Every book is a kids book if the kid can read.

[smedlin]

Originally Posted by cliffdog

Mine is an 05 and would like to do this but need some clear instructions/link on how to do this. Resistor size as well as debaffling for this year. Thanks for the input. Every book is a kids book if the kid can read.

http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=21841

Basically, the V2K has TONS of horse power. So much that ma kaw decided to limit the timing in the first 4 gears. I seem to remember they did with this other bikes also.

The "5th gear resistor mod" eliminates the retarded timing. It makes a huge difference in tork/power for the lower gears.

[pcarrell]

Originally Posted by smedlin

http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=21841The "5th gear resistor mod" eliminates the retarded timing.

By making it smarter?

***If you're going to kick my butt in the BOTM, then I have to have some fun with ya! ***

[smedlin]

Originally Posted by pcarrell

By making it smarter?

***If you're going to kick my butt in the BOTM, then I have to have some fun with ya! ***

Actually, think of it more like giving it a lobotomy.

[Bill Braske]

Cliffdog, if you PM me your address I'll send you a resistor. It's the exact one you need.

And instructions can be found here: http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...installed.html

Or Here: http://vn2000.com/pages/resistor_mod.htm

Smedlin's links will get you there, too.

I still haven't found the limits of this thing's power. I haven't had a situation yet where there wasn't enough on tap. I have yet to go truly WOT.

[Bill Braske]

Originally Posted by smedlin

Actually, think of it more like giving it a lobotomy.

I was thinking more of some fruity, liberal no-bike-left-behind scenario. But I don't want to open any political can of worms.

[pcarrell]

You guys crack me up!