Not new here, just a new bike!

[G4L4XY]

I've picked up a 2013 Repsol Fireblade in the last couple of months and I really love it. Coming from the CBR600 it feels very similar in terms of riding style so there was no need to learn to ride a "bigger bike"

I found myself riding around town in 1st gear a couple times just because it doesn't feel like you need to change gear. Quickly learned to pay attention to the built-in gear indicator! - That's a nice touch from the 600 trying to change up from 6th the odd time

The fuel gauge is nice, it's not your typical gauge instead it counts (in 100ml increments) how much fuel you've used. Once you get to 12.5l the counter will zero out and start counting up again - time to find a gas station, though with 5l remaining you could still get quite far.

I didn't mod the 600, aside from little accessories here and there. However with this new bike I've already put on a tail tidy (4hrs later but man does it look good) and a slip-on exhaust is en-route.

[EJK]

You know what they say... Pics or it didn't happen

[nzspokes]

The crowd demands pics.

[jellywrestler]

Quickly learned to pay attention to the built-in gear indicator! - That's a nice touch from the 600 trying to change up from 6th the odd time

yeah they're cool, my 1951 Vincent has one, and my world war one era bike too

[G4L4XY]

[G4L4XY]

New exhaust

[EJK]

New exhaust

SC Project too? Faaaar out!! Straight outta MotoGP paddock!

[nzspokes]

Nice! Ive got the 08 so older version. Bet that pipe is loud.

Ive got a Yoshi and that loud enough for me. Did you get it mapped for the pipe?

[G4L4XY]

Nice! Ive got the 08 so older version. Bet that pipe is loud.

Ive got a Yoshi and that loud enough for me. Did you get it mapped for the pipe?

Very loud but it sounds very nice!

Haven't had it mapped, I've been told it doesn't need mapping just for a slip on. If I was to get a full exhaust or an aftermarket air filter then I would need to get it mapped.

Wouldn't hurt to have it tuned though.

[nzspokes]

Very loud but it sounds very nice!

Haven't had it mapped, I've been told it doesn't need mapping just for a slip on. If I was to get a full exhaust or an aftermarket air filter then I would need to get it mapped.

Wouldn't hurt to have it tuned though.

Mine came with a power commander fitted which I have pulled out. Its going to be flashed next week so Im running about with no tune in it. Its shit balls at low rpm and a bit weak up top. Dont know the later ones but mine has the cat delete and the flapper mod so it will be lean.

[G4L4XY]

The intake flapper mod? I've seen that on the 1000rr.net forums. Not sure what they does and seems rather involved, beyond my limited knowledge.

[nzspokes]

The intake flapper mod? I've seen that on the 1000rr.net forums. Not sure what they does and seems rather involved, beyond my limited knowledge.

Not sure on your model but on mine when you look down the inlet by the lights there are trap doors that limit the amount of air that goes to the airbox. Its opens once the motor is higher in rpm. Mine the doors have been removed.

I guess they think it gives better airflow, I dont believe it.

[G4L4XY]

Well I sold the SC-Project as it was crazy loud. Been riding for 5 years and never needed earplugs till I got that exhaust. Though I must say earplugs do cut out most of the wind noise which is amazing.

I've bought the road legal version from SC-Project with the removable DB killer. Should've done that from the start, oh well you live and you learn.

They're so simple to install too.

[Maha]

I had a GYTR shorty put on my FZ8 when I bought it, returned it the next day to swap it for a more respectable better sounding less ear fucking GYTR slip-on.

[G4L4XY]

And now for the road legal version. Much nicer on the ears.