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9.5:1 pistons for R100; Just the pistons
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TZOLK
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pistons
Its a 1990. No dual plugs, just the standard. Is 9.5:1 pushing it for these airheads? Most other style bikes have more than 8.4:1 like our stockers do. Well, most likely wont do it and probably shouldnt. Spend too much money on the damn thing as is! On motorcycle stuff in general. Hard not to.
Todd
Its a 1990. No dual plugs, just the standard. Is 9.5:1 pushing it for these airheads? Most other style bikes have more than 8.4:1 like our stockers do. Well, most likely wont do it and probably shouldnt. Spend too much money on the damn thing as is! On motorcycle stuff in general. Hard not to.
Todd
OK, I see now! Went back through some threads, you're one of those GS/PD guys, GREAT bike! The boy has the right attitude too!
First one of those I got to ride belonged to a friend even older than me (I'm 52 now and this was a new bike then) who could maintain a blistering pace on SoCal canyon roads that would give sportbike riders fits. When I rode it I found out why. Taller, heavier, longer, and sticking out more in every direction, and with less HP than my 100S, this (your) bike was a dream to ride in the twisties! Granted, at full effort, my enhanced S felt comfy on higher speed routes, but the GS is a great bike for virtually anything else.
Personally I wouldn't mess with the original slugs. If you haven't done some "adventure touring" yet on your bike I'm sure you will, and the original 8.4's will better digest some of the questionable fuel you may encounter out there!
First one of those I got to ride belonged to a friend even older than me (I'm 52 now and this was a new bike then) who could maintain a blistering pace on SoCal canyon roads that would give sportbike riders fits. When I rode it I found out why. Taller, heavier, longer, and sticking out more in every direction, and with less HP than my 100S, this (your) bike was a dream to ride in the twisties! Granted, at full effort, my enhanced S felt comfy on higher speed routes, but the GS is a great bike for virtually anything else.
Personally I wouldn't mess with the original slugs. If you haven't done some "adventure touring" yet on your bike I'm sure you will, and the original 8.4's will better digest some of the questionable fuel you may encounter out there!
TZOLK
New member
Scrapping the piston idea.
Yes Sir!
I will not mess around with the further drain on the checking account by way of yet another thing for the Bike...pistons. Also with increased compression comes increased heat. Im sure there will be other things that will be, um "needed."
The only problem is that The Little Women just bought an F650gs . Now the ratio in which I spend for my bike ONLY just decreased by 50%. Oh well!
Happy Motoring!!!
Todd
Yes Sir!
I will not mess around with the further drain on the checking account by way of yet another thing for the Bike...pistons. Also with increased compression comes increased heat. Im sure there will be other things that will be, um "needed."
The only problem is that The Little Women just bought an F650gs . Now the ratio in which I spend for my bike ONLY just decreased by 50%. Oh well!
Happy Motoring!!!
Todd
