Carburation vs. Fuel Injection

[Slingshot]

Hi all, I need some advise.

I'm looking at buying an R6. I rode one today, an '03 model, which was fuel injected and I absolutely loved it (but I think it was a little over priced).
Now it seems that '03 was the first year of fuel injection for the R6 and hence anything earlier will be carburetted. I'm curious to know if there is really much difference in the feel/power delivery between carburation and fuel injection.

I also understand that the R6 frame was more rigid on the '03 model, any idea if this extra rigidity is noticeable?

Cheers

[Brains]

Alot of it depends on how much you want to do with your bike, a friend of mine only owns carbed bikes as he knows how to play with jetting and all that stuff, me I like the FI bikes, any problems are sorted with a power commander - often just downloading maps from the website. If you like the FI model then get it.

[White trash]

Hi all, I need some advise.

I'm looking at buying an R6. I rode one today, an '03 model, which was fuel injected and I absolutely loved it (but I think it was a little over priced).
Now it seems that '03 was the first year of fuel injection for the R6 and hence anything earlier will be carburetted. I'm curious to know if there is really much difference in the feel/power delivery between carburation and fuel injection.

I also understand that the R6 frame was more rigid on the '03 model, any idea if this extra rigidity is noticeable?

Cheers

You want some sound advice? Steer well clear of the Yamashit and get yourself a nice ZX636. 03 or later.

They are a far superior machine in every department, including rideability. In fact, get a new 05, they're the shiz.


(Holy fuck! Did I just say that?)

[Brains]

You want some sound advice? Steer well clear of the Yamashit and get yourself a nice ZX636. 03 or later.

They are a far superior machine in every department, including rideability. In fact, get a new 05, they're the shiz.


(Holy fuck! Did I just say that?)

Yeah the 636 are great...you are under 5ft tall though aren't you, if you are however of normal size steer well clear - it's the sportsbike that wants to be a harley, bolt upright seating position but still cramped. Nice weee motor though.

[WINJA]

You want some sound advice? Steer well clear of the Yamashit and get yourself a nice ZX636. 03 or later.

They are a far superior machine in every department, including rideability. In fact, get a new 05, they're the shiz.


(Holy fuck! Did I just say that?)

I KNOW SOME OF THE EARLIER YAMAHA R1 AND R6 HAD QUALITY PROBLEMS BUT THE STUFF YAMAHA IS PUTTING OUT AT THE MOMENT MUST BE AT THE TOP QUALITY WISE, THE R1 FOR 05/04 IS PROLLY THE BEST WORKMANSHIP IVE SEEN ON A BIKE . WHATS THE RELIABILITY LIKE FOR THE NEW R1? ANY ONE

[bugjuice]

You want some sound advice? Steer well clear of the Yamashit and get yourself a nice ZX636. 03 or later.

They are a far superior machine in every department, including rideability. In fact, get a new 05, they're the shiz.


(Holy fuck! Did I just say that?)

I'm sure that must be a typo.. what's the world coming to..

[White trash]

I KNOW SOME OF THE EARLIER YAMAHA R1 AND R6 HAD QUALITY PROBLEMS BUT THE STUFF YAMAHA IS PUTTING OUT AT THE MOMENT MUST BE AT THE TOP QUALITY WISE, THE R1 FOR 05/04 IS PROLLY THE BEST WORKMANSHIP IVE SEEN ON A BIKE . WHATS THE RELIABILITY LIKE FOR THE NEW R1? ANY ONE

A well known Welly/Wairarapa pilot who's always been a Yamaha nut, had all new R1s for quite some time. Bought a K3 Gixxer when they came out because it was so much better than his 02 R1. Then sold the Gixxer for an 04 R1. Six months later, the clutch started slipping on the Yamaha. They flat out refused a warranty claim on the R1 because "No one else has had a problem with one" so he sold the bike, told them to jam it and is now a very happy K5 Gixxer pilot.

[TwoSeven]

I understand the 1st year of injection was a bit rough. 2nd year brings it back to about how they left off with carbs.

Only difference I can tell between the bikes is one uses slightly less fuel. It seems not much has changed since the 2k model was released.

[jimbo600]

You want some sound advice? Steer well clear of the Yamashit and get yourself a nice ZX636. 03 or later.

They are a far superior machine in every department, including rideability. In fact, get a new 05, they're the shiz.


(Holy fuck! Did I just say that?)

You've changed man.

[White trash]

You've changed man.

Of course, a REAL man would just say "To hell with a gay 600" and buy a Gixxer 1K which is what anyone with any nuts would do..........

[jimbo600]

Of course, a REAL man would just say "To hell with a gay 600" and buy a Gixxer 1K which is what anyone with any nuts would do..........

Pah! 1000's are for girlies who haven't got the minerals to give it rissole through the corners.

[White trash]

Pah! 1000's are for girlies who haven't got the minerals to give it rissole through the corners.

That's right, I forgot about you giving me the hurry along on the 'Takas when I was on a HARLEY! Fucken blouse.......

[FROSTY:Me]

OF course a REAL man would ride a 400 and take it to the boys on their thous and show em how to ride

[jimbo600]

That's right, I forgot about you giving me the hurry along on the 'Takas when I was on a HARLEY! Fucken blouse.......

What the fuckedy fuck are you on about now dawg? You forget your meds again?

[White trash]

OF course a REAL man would ride a 400 and take it to the boys on their thous and show em how to ride

Right. Know any "REAL men"?