Quote Originally Posted by Sorcerer View Post
If that were true, there'd be no such thing as Screeming Eagle stage 1-4?. Victory had all types of stages 1-3?. Power commander would be out of business. Very few of the V twin riders I know have no motor mods. Seam pipes and air cleaner are the starting point.

I still take exception to the above opinions in most cases...Too many of you nay-sayers are comparing "apples to oranges". Most riders that put all these Stage 1,2,3,4, kits etc. on Harley's Vics, etc., are looking for a little more power and sound and these riders are generally not riding full blown touring bikes...I,e., Honda GW's, BMW, 1600GTL's, as they make sufficient power stock form...I am pretty sure Yamaha did a very thorough research of this market with this big heavy tourer, as they have many years of experience with "hot-rod" bikes that scorch the 1/4 mile....Regards