I wasn't aware that there were any issues with the motor in stock form. Plenty of folks have run this motor 200-300K miles with just regular maintenance. If it was a Harley motor I would agree about questionable longevity especially since they run too hot and too lean, but this is a liquid cooled Honda. What made you concerned about the F6 motors longevity?Originally Posted by jlyon
To each his own I suppose, re: mods or no mods to this wonderful piece of machinery....
I was not chasing Hp / torque, nor do I have any log term longevity issues with these mods as I am well aware that these machines often have the ability to go 200~300K miles easily... I liked the look and sound of the 6-2-6 Cobras (they make the F6B sound somewhat like my 350-Z), and having modded up a bunch of Harleys before, I wanted a "clean burn" through the engine to retain the longevity it is famous for.
I suppose I could have bought two F6B's, modded one and left the other stock, ran them both for 200~300K miles and then did a complete engine teardown to report back whether the Bazzazz was needed or not...
However, I didn't / don't care to do that !!!
I was simply adding material and information to our forum as to things I had done, in case someone was interested.
If I feel the need for speed (and HP/torque to pull my hair back) I also have a Victory XC with the 116ci big bore kit installed that puts out 135HP / 135 ft/lbs to the rear wheel.... that sucker will lift and fly when I feel the need to be loud and proud... It is a fun bike to be sure...
However... my Red/Black F6B is my all time FAVORITE bike, and I've been riding for near 40 years now...
So thank you all for your comments, questions, and even concerns...
I like all of my bikes for the uniqueness each brings to the road... but I LOVE my F6B.... let there be no mistake !!!
Sounds like you have got a bunch of bikes, good for you. The guy I sold my last Harley to was working in the oil field south of San antonio and making dough hand over fist. That purchase was his 7th Harley, he said he had always told himself if he could ever afford it, he would have one for each day of the week. Like you, my F6B is my favorite bike ever, but I'd love to have a bar hopper Harley just have for no particular reason, but I can't afford that so I am very well satisfied. Ride safe Brother!!!!!!To each his own I suppose, re: mods or no mods to this wonderful piece of machinery....
I was not chasing Hp / torque, nor do I have any log term longevity issues with these mods as I am well aware that these machines often have the ability to go 200~300K miles easily... I liked the look and sound of the 6-2-6 Cobras (they make the F6B sound somewhat like my 350-Z), and having modded up a bunch of Harleys before, I wanted a "clean burn" through the engine to retain the longevity it is famous for.
I suppose I could have bought two F6B's, modded one and left the other stock, ran them both for 200~300K miles and then did a complete engine teardown to report back whether the Bazzazz was needed or not...
However, I didn't / don't care to do that !!!
I was simply adding material and information to our forum as to things I had done, in case someone was interested.
If I feel the need for speed (and HP/torque to pull my hair back) I also have a Victory XC with the 116ci big bore kit installed that puts out 135HP / 135 ft/lbs to the rear wheel.... that sucker will lift and fly when I feel the need to be loud and proud... It is a fun bike to be sure...
However... my Red/Black F6B is my all time FAVORITE bike, and I've been riding for near 40 years now...
So thank you all for your comments, questions, and even concerns...
I like all of my bikes for the uniqueness each brings to the road... but I LOVE my F6B.... let there be no mistake !!!
I have done every mod that can realistically be done to the b. Torq loops, cobras, gulh ecu reflash, k&n filter along with many lets make it pretty and comfortable mods. I've got two friends with stock b's and they can't believe the difference the ecu reflash has made. Has to be experienced to see the difference. It added a grand to the rev limiter and before the reflash coming out of first the old girl wouldn't spin the tire without popping the clutch. Now you have to be careful. Don at gulh hasn't figured out how to fool the top end limiter but my Honda dealership has. I'll keep you posted on the real top end of these bikes. I've got another friend that figured out how to trick the top end limit and he swears it will top out at 145 but no concrete evidence yet.
Man I'm thinking on that ec flash.good to here this ,keep it coming we be listening ,thanks
i'm listening...
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Can you flash the ECU and put a Bazzaz fuel controller on?
It seems like the Flash would remove some of the limits that are programmed into the ECU and the Bazzaz would control the AF ratio changes needed due to intake and exhaust system modifications.
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