Search the Community
Showing results for tags 'Shorai'.
Found 14 results
-
-
-
0 comments
I love the DRZ, it does everything I want a bike to do. Some of my other mods that aren't detailed below are the Vibranator vibration canceling bar inserts, flush mount rear turn signals, ProMoto billet rack, and a tool box from a Yamaha XT225. -
-
0 comments
The DR650 will go through just about anything and keep running. I love it! I have done every modification myself. She is easy to work on and dependable. -
“Simplify, and add lightness”, is a phrase often attributed to legendary Formula 1 race car designer Colin Chapman, and is a philosophy that benefits motorcycle enthusiasts more than most other forms of motorsport. Shedding a few pounds from a 3500-pound sports car has far less of an impact than shedding the same amount from a motorcycle that weighs a tenth of that, and taking into account the dynamics of motorcycle handling, the advantages of removing weight from a bike are multiplied. Today, there is an upgrade for your motorcycle that can shed weight, but also increase performance, increase reliability, and reduce costs over time. This may be shocking to hear, but Shorai’s LFX line of batteries for motorcycles, ATVs, and Jet Skis hold their charge longer, are lighter weight, last longer, recharge faster, and are safer than lead acid batteries. The reason why Shorai is able to offer these benefits lies in its battery cell design, a proprietary technology from Japan that gives Shorai a significant advantage over any other motorcycle battery on the market today. Shorai’s lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cells are a type of lithium-ion battery that is commonly used in electric vehicles, including many Teslas, due in part to their thermal and chemical stability, long cycle life, and low toxicity. These batteries contain no nickel or cobalt, both of which are in relatively short supply, and the phosphorus bond with oxygen in LiFePO4 cells is more stable than the cobalt-oxygen bond in other types of cells, reducing the chance of thermal runaway if damaged. The advantages of Shorai’s LFX batteries include a longer service life of two to four times that of lead acid batteries, a quicker recharge rate, and since they do not sulfate when unused, LFX batteries retain their charge for up to a year or more. For riders with multiple bikes, limited riding seasons, or minimal riding time available overall, LFX batteries will hold their charge longer without needing to be recharged as often, and are not prone to leaking fluid or explosive gasses. The icing on the cake is the light weight and compact size of the LFX batteries, as little as one-fifth the weight of an equivalent lead acid battery. Shorai LFX batteries average between 2 and 20 lbs (0.9 to 9 kg) lighter than the competition, depending on the application. Because they are smaller than conventional batteries, LFX batteries can fit in more bikes, with self-adhesive foam pads included for many applications to provide a customized fit and vibration reduction. Shorai offers numerous case shapes and sizes, right/left polarity options, and battery capacities for almost any motorcycle, ATV, watercraft, and more. Because of the lack of toxic materials in their construction, Shorai LFX batteries are environmentally friendly, and easily disposed of at the end of their life by simply discharging and recycling them (where facilities exist). Due to their primitive construction and materials, lead acid batteries remain a less expensive initial investment compared to the Shorai LFX, but the far better performance and significantly longer life of Shorai batteries reduces overall costs appreciably, making an LFX well worth the money. There are few, if any, motorcycle upgrades that can provide the benefits of lighter weight, better performance, reduced maintenance, and reduced costs, the way a Shorai LFX battery upgrade can. Visit shoraipower.com or your local Shorai dealer for more details. -
0 comments
Review: Once I got it setup how I wanted it... it became the best bike I have owned. 6-speed, Fuel injected, 250lbs, 56.5 stock WHP(I have the dyno), full suspension (yes, it is identical to FE setup), hydraulic clutch, brembo brakes, and everything is made to be disassembled trackside. No complaints! People think that the range on it is bad. Most riders fill up every 100 miles and this can do that plus some on a tank. I am a little bit frustrated that there is no tripometer, There is an aftermarket switch you can get (speedo dependent.. http://www.ktm-parts.com/54814073000.html).. but i never did. Instead I bought a Trail Tech.. it is easy to setup and I got a great deal on a voyager. Trail Techs can connect right to the factory speedo sensor so that was easy and it will give you a tach too! I need to point out that everyone thinks there is a problem with parts availability.. wake up, its 2016 & we have the internet now. Here are some of the regular places I go to for parts: http://www.husabergshop.se/ (good KTM part number reference) http://www.ktm-parts.com/ (I get a lot of stuff here) http://www.gunnisonmotorsports.com/aboutus.htm http://slavensracing.com/ https://www.brpmoto.com/ http://www.enduroeng.com/ Maintenance: 1. Valve shims. You probably will have to shim the valves after the breakin.. after that, they have not moved.. 2. Oil Change frequency is no different than any other KTM/MXer. Everyone looking to go to this bike complains about oil change frequency... STOP TRYING TO COMMUTE on this thing. You easily can.. and sometimes I do... but I know that i will have to change the oil. This is not a daily commuter, it is a daily monster. There is a reason why honda civics go for 10k miles without an oil change.. they are commuter vehicles, that is their thing. If you want a commuter bike, buy a DRZ (I love my DRZs BTW). Also.. yes, motorex and KTM filters are expensive but you dont HAVE to use them. There are alternative filters however the alternate oil options that you SHOULD use are also expensive. Necessary/Recommended upgrades and Known issues: ***Dont buy a piggyback/parallel unit such as the dynojet/JD tuner/bazzaz.. I tried the JDJetting one and it was very disappointing. I still have it.. sitting in a box somewhere.. what a waste. Instead, just do the below... 1. US Model runs lean as hell stock.. .. remove the evap canister .. talk to Fritz Kadlec(the owner) and send him your ECU to flash with the competition map. This is night and day. 2. Get the timing/ignition map switch.. KTM/Berg factory is good.. or the TT Online one. Set it to 'wild' and you might as well forget about it. 3. Get a full pipe. The factory exhaust is very restrictive. I have FMF megabomb setup.. it is cheaper and has only a fraction of less gain than AK. 4. DNA Air Filter.. dont mess with the twin air and so on.. just get DNA, it is the best and is as easy to maintain as a K&N. (have to order from EU) 5. Everyone says the factory fuel pump is crap.. rumor always seems to be that it is dues to excessive heat. I am not sure I believe that. Regardless, I had a B$%^$ of a time with the pump. Bike would run awesome, then randomly die while riding. After power off/on, fuel pump doesn't prime. Replaced the pump with CACycleWorks & same thing. CA Cycleworks sent me another one for free (something about the heat index testing may not have been done on the one I received). No worries.. after getting it all back together. Similar problem. Long story short, I soldered the leads to the fuel pump on, never had an issue since. I dont know why it is good now.. just know that the bike vibrates pretty hard while under throttle. It has been almost 3 years without issue. 6. The bike is hot.. and runs hot. Use track coolant.. (watterwetter, engineice.. etc) Dont use normal fluids, it doesn't work as well. KTM makes a fan kit for it. I recommend it otherwise you will probably boil your radiator over (depending where you live). 7. Boiling over your radiator onto the road? See #7 and maybe get a motion pro or similar coolant catch canister. 8. Have some spare fasteners laying around. (I did mention this thing shakes, right?) 9. The seat is a wooden plank. There are some options from www.fishersaddlebags.com/ or seatconcepts.com/ but they are ugly as f#%@ 10. I did get a bigger rear sprocket because I just wanted more low end launch. I can still go 100 MPH easily and it pulls hard up hills through 5th now. -
0 comments
I love my Beta 520RR -
0 comments
This bike has come along way from the stock POS Suzuki puts out, but really a solid mild bike turned into a ROCK SOLID fire breathing monster! I'm sure that I left some stuff out but it's been fun transforming this bike into something that I'm proud to own, and a big THANK YOU to all here at THUMPERTALK for helping me make this bike happen! Eric ps...MORE pics to come Of course I listed all my mods without using the "add mod" option. SHOOT!!! too late now, well here they are... CW 434 big bore Hot Cams Stage 2 intake and exhaust E header pipe w/ FMF Q exhaust FCR MX 39 carb ThumperTalk MCCT Free powre mod Shoria LFX14A2-BS12 battery (210 CCA!) Kickstart (just because) ThumperTalk Case covers (before they were "branded") IMS +1 shift lever dr650 clutch arm lever(shorter cable pull) IMS pro SS foot pegs Clarke 3.9 neutral tank Pingel petcock SSW short pull throttle tube w/ single cable ProTaper Pastrana FMX 1 1/8 bars w/ pillow top grips Zeta triple clamp w/tall risers Cycra probend handgaurds w/ Zeta inter-grated turn signals Acerbis Cyclops headlight Acerbis plasticsPoli-Sport plastics WER steering stabilizer Happy Trail skid plate Race Tech Gold valves GR-2 Race Tech .54 fork springs Race Tech 6.0 shock spring Topar rear disc guard KTM fork guard mod Galfer SS front and rear brake lines Galfer front wave rotor (18" 21" set up) Shinko Golden Boy 244 DOT trail tires (18" 21" set up) Michelin HD tubes Warp 9 SM wheel set w/ Conti force SM 120/70/17 150/70/17 Kytech bilet rear rack Happy Trail pannier racks Pazoma levers Unibiker radiator guards Silicone radiator hoses Pivot Works wheel bearings Pivot works suspension bearings Seal Savers fork portectors DRC edge tail light flush mount rear turn signals -
-
-
-
13 reviews
Ultra light. One Fifth the weight of lead-acid batteries on average Zero sulfation, for longer service life Holds unloaded charge for one year without maintenance Military spec Carbon Composite Case Faster cranking for better starts Super-fast recharge rate No explosive gasses during charge, no lead, no acid Environmentally friendly Three-Year Warranty! -
0 comments
fun easy to ride just about any where. upgrades ever so often keeps it new and fun
