More Grunt N Grin Required

[Oldgiffer]

Owned my 650 TA for about 6 weeks now, couldnt wait to get her/ him ? run in but now i have i am finding it a bit lame really

I have no doubt the engine could breathe easier/ perform better (well from a 650 V Twin i did expect better !)

So you lot "in the know" - can it be improved much ? I also plan to try a 16T front sprocket as i find it all a bit "hectic" for me at anything over 60/ 65 (esp for a V Twin - and i have owned a few over my 32 bikin yrs)

I tried to avoid buying a "Land Ship" like the Vara 1000 because i have some physical probs which limit my stamina/ strength so i thought the TA a good choice... but am sadly finding it rather lame. I know the old "no substitute for cubes" runs true but with a bit more go i would be happy to keep the TA (unless i go out too often with my mate on his Beemer GS1200 !!)

Interested to know if new silencer (or full system) perticularly will aid my wish

[StumpyFingers]

I must say I love my 650 but I used to own a CX500 and that seemed to have more grunt. It was also more economical, I believe it is possible to drill out the airbox giving more flow or possibly fitting K&N filters, but I have not got that far yet.

[sprocket]

Have a look at this thread - New air filter and very happy too!

[piguglyshandydrinker]

If you are unhappy with the stock Alp's performance sell it.

There are little bits and bobs that can gain 1 o 2 hp but this, does not in any way turn it in to a rip snorti'n, fire beathin' monster!!!

(personally, I'm more than happy with the overall performance)

Phil

[Austin]

If you are unhappy with the stock Alp's performance sell it.

There are little bits and bobs that can gain 1 o 2 hp but this, does not in any way turn it in to a rip snorti'n, fire beathin' monster!!!

(personally, I'm more than happy with the overall performance)

Phil

what he said.....

[raymo]

what he said.....

as above
KTM

My 600TA does it well.. but if its grunt your after... more ccs.. 950 990 KTM will sort the BMW out.. or get the Bemmer

[Oldgiffer]

If you are unhappy with the stock Alp's performance sell it.

There are little bits and bobs that can gain 1 o 2 hp but this, does not in any way turn it in to a rip snorti'n, fire beathin' monster!!!

(personally, I'm more than happy with the overall performance)

Phil

Thats not what i want the TA to be (i'd drag out me GSX1400 if i need that for a day but come home knackered !!) Just like to improve a bit - interestin to hear comment about CX500 feeling like it had more grunt - my mate had one & engine wise was quite impressed all them years ago.

If the Beemer had "grabbed me" when i borrowed my mates i would have bought one already but it just didnt do it !! Having a couple of Guzzi's in my stable i am still drawn to V Twins (but B4 anyone suggests the new Stelvio a tad too pricy for me - unless in the rush to get business Mortgage company offers a re-mortage at 3% interest !!)

OVERALL i do find the TA nice and i have to consider that wiv dem bones & joints havin seen better days (another reason to ALWAYS wear yr condom !! SERIOUSLY !!) sustained blasting is out/ so are sportsbikes

Maybe its the TA for general use & the GSX out for occasional blasts to "fix the adrenalin rush requirement)

Keep Up the GREAT STUFF all - one of the nicest things about TA ownership is havin this GREAT forum !!

[Falp]

Try a F800GS...

[Oldgiffer]

Try a F800GS...

But my 84 yr old Dad drove a Tank in the war & still wont let me av one

[Falp]

Or try the new F650gs too...