performance question

Hetu · 07-02-2007, 11:56 AM

trying to find out what is the best way to boost up the performance on my 02 triumph 955i

kevinwilly · 07-02-2007, 01:26 PM

Tough call....

how much are you wanting to boost performance by?

You get a lot better throttle response by opening up the intake and exhaust and retuning the ECU.

And by a lot better, i mean a LOT better. It's a night and day difference.

Other than that, you can get a little bit hotter cam for the bike... but you destroy the nice linear power curve of the engine.

But there's honestly not a hell of a lot you can do for speed. The MAIN thing that the Daytona lacks is a good suspension.

I have converted my front end to 2004 GSXR 1000 forks and brakes. The difference is nothing short of incredible. The rear shock is getting changed to either a stock unit that has been re-sprung and re-valved or an Ohlins model. I have not decided yet.

I also have one motor that i am going full-out crazy on. It's getting a custom big-bore kit and new cams, as well as a bunch of head work. Just because i have a couple extra engines and some time on my hands....

stealthy1 · 07-02-2007, 08:33 PM

There is one guy somewhere that makes a turbo for these things at about 5g's a pop.
What kind of performance are you talking about? 0-60, 1/4 mile, top speed or what?
Get an after market filter such as K&n, freer flowing exhaust, and a tuneboy or power commander. This will give you the best bang for your buck.

g®eg™ · 07-03-2007, 07:41 AM

I'd say work on the suspension first...
Tuneboy of course and some time at a dyno can help too.

Hetu · 07-05-2007, 06:16 AM

alright ill give that a try. how about where can i go about finding a lowering kit no one makes them around me

Hetu · 07-05-2007, 09:22 AM

im looking for the 1/4 mile. ive got the power commander in it and a two brothers exhaust

stealthy1 · 07-06-2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hetu

im looking for the 1/4 mile. ive got the power commander in it and a two brothers exhaust

Go up in the rear and down in the front. I wouldn't go too drastic or you'll not keep the front tire on the tarmac. Also, you can fiddle with the tune on a power commander. It is not as tunable as the tuneboy, but you can adjust fuel ratio in fairly small increments based on throttle position.

You can get a custom map if you have not already....elsewise try different downloadable maps. Like someone said....you'll pretty much need a dyno for this if you want maximum performance for fairly litle money. If you are dragracing...then get a different bike; you'll have better luck.