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Bloddy hell you dont mess about mate .... i done nout not even cleaned mine .lol

 

The better mods I did to this 990 was a PC3 & a larger bore clutch slave which took some of the strain outta the heavy clutch movement. There's plenty on the Superduke forum re performance work but I reckon losing several pounds body weight would be as useful.

 

You know me - I do like to have a fiddle . I've scoured the forums and have deduced that O2 eliminator, gear sensor mod & SAS removal all add significantly to power and 'rideability'. I've ordered RC8 air intake trumpets too as this is supposed to make a small difference. All-in-all, the bike is certainly faster than when you had a go on it Les. It's also fun to know that it'll do similar speeds off tarmac too - truly 'go anywhere'! Took it for a quick spin yesterday and the performance is now bloody 'surprising'.

I couldn't warrant getting a PC3 for it, especially since that money will be better spent on the suspension upgrades that I'm considering... plus tyres (and maybe a second set of wheels)... and luggage... and clothing. Right now, I'm more than happy with what's been achieved .

 

Latest update is that I've fitted the modified RC8 intake trumpets & oval butterfly valves. I've still to fit the SAS eliminators and uprated rear spring... sometime.

 

Does the bike actually show any resemblance to its origins at all now?

 

Well, it looks the same (pretty much).

 

The bike had another clean today... and then I fitted the new high level front mudguard. Fork shrouds to be fitted some other time...

 

Looking good mate & about ready for some proper (17") wheels/road rubber next?

 

No, it'll go the opposite way and have knobblier tyres soon! The bike's too big to stick tiddly 17" wheels on it!

 

Looking very clean...never seen such a shine on tyre rubber (or any other rubber for that matter!)

 

Ah, well... I am bit particular about cleaning (and have been known to remove all of the panels, just so that I can clean all of the bits you can't normally see).

 

When shall I bring my bike round?

 

Anytime!

 

Ha ha, thanks. In all seriousness, I'd happily clean anyone's bike (subject to a massive fee).