[Dragger]

I have been wanting to see what the new system looks like installed and went looking today. In Japan, where it is made, the company uses the name Striker and I was able to find their website. I did try and find a dyno chart but was unable to, maybe they will have one posted later.

I do like the way it looks, just need to get one now!!

Here are the 2 photos that I found on their website.

If you are wanting to see the website, here is the link.
http://www.striker.co.jp/jpn/

 

[IronNutz]

Wow! That looks really nice! :thumbup: Too bad it costs so much. I'll probably just buy a slip-on. I wonder why they removed the lights and windscreen?

 

[IronNutz]

Just checked out the website. Conversion works out to $1620. Rearsets look pretty smooth. Anyone else see the picture with the red anodized rear shock reservoir? I'd post it if I could.

 

[Joker45]

Yea that does look nice. I still can't get over how much a full system costs. Over 15% of the retail of the bike.

 

[smokinjoe]

Wow! That looks really nice! :thumbup: Too bad it costs so much. I'll probably just buy a slip-on. I wonder why they removed the lights and windscreen?

I think it's an Hrc "race" model hence no paint and lights.

 

[IronNutz]

No, I thought that too, but it has a rear seat and I don't think they would leave the holes in the front like that. Might have to look up the HRC photos again, but I'm about 99.5% sure that's not it.

 

[smokinjoe]

They have headlight cutouts on the Hrc if i remember correctly but you may be right because of the passenger seat.

 

[TLS-RR]

I'm with you Joker. I am leaning towards the Two Bros or the Erion slip on. Anyone having heat problems with new exhaust??(ie melting tail light?)

 

[Dragger]

You guys are killing me with, "oh it cost so much for a full system." The slip-on's are running 350 to 500, that is not real cheap.

A full system will get you 10-12 hp, just a little more than double the slip-on price and hp gain and you will drop some weight. To me, my opinion, it all about the same.

I think you really get what you pay for, I have heard nothing but great things on the Arata and that is why I want one.

Motorcycles are my passion, hard to be level headed when you have just bought a cool new model, you want all the trick sh*t. My girlfriend thinks I am nuts and I agree but it sure makes things fun.

Check out Starcycle.com. Arata full system for 1195.95, that is deal!

 

[IronNutz]

That's a pretty good price on that system, but remember +$300 P.C. +$300 Custom map + Shipping = $$ to HP ratio that is a friggin joke. We've already been all through this, but you are better off doing engine work cost/benefit wise if you really want more HP. I would love the Arata setup too, but I think I'll take that money and put it towards track time. But hey, good luck using that extra 10 HP.

 

[Diggy]

150+ hp is more than I'll ever need in a bike

 

[ezlyf]

wow didn't realize the 1000rr doesn't look too bad naked like that. If the coolant resv. was just in a different location It would look like a decent bike to ride around in naked.

 

[Dragger]

That's a pretty good price on that system, but remember +$300 P.C. +$300 Custom map + Shipping = $$ to HP ratio that is a friggin joke. We've already been all through this, but you are better off doing engine work cost/benefit wise if you really want more HP. I would love the Arata setup too, but I think I'll take that money and put it towards track time. But hey, good luck using that extra 10 HP.

You are not required to get a Custom map and shipping is not that much. A good set of track tires is better than $300.00. Engine work? nope, not going to mess with a rock solid engine that will run almost forever. Spending money on a bike is relative, if you want it and you have the extra money than it is not a problem.

I saved a grand on the MSRP any how, so I will buy something.

 

[IronNutz]

That's a pretty good price on that system, but remember +$300 P.C. +$300 Custom map + Shipping = $$ to HP ratio that is a friggin joke. We've already been all through this, but you are better off doing engine work cost/benefit wise if you really want more HP. I would love the Arata setup too, but I think I'll take that money and put it towards track time. But hey, good luck using that extra 10 HP.

You are not required to get a Custom map and shipping is not that much. A good set of track tires is better than $300.00. Engine work? nope, not going to mess with a rock solid engine that will run almost forever. Spending money on a bike is relative, if you want it and you have the extra money than it is not a problem.

I saved a grand on the MSRP any how, so I will buy something.

Responses in order:

Sure, not required, but why spend the money if you aren't taking advantage of it?

Shipping on a full system should be $35-60+ dollars depending on distance.

I don't know who you buy your track tires through, but I'm guessing you aren't buying them from the race organizers. All the clubs I run with give a discount, about $250 for Pilot Race's installed. Hell I can get Pilot 1800 Slicks installed for $280.

I wouldn't do any engine work either, the point was to show you that $$ to HP gain was minimal compared to any other mod.

I'm not trying to convince you to not buy the full system, you spend your money on whatever you think is worthwhile. I'm just trying to show you the other side of things.

 

[Dragger]

Man, your like the "fun police".

There is no need to buy hardly anything for these bikes because they are built well but we all want better stuff.

I can see both sides, I only bought a slip-on for my 929RR but now I want a full system for the 1000RR. Will I use that extra 10hp, not much but when I want to it will be a nice kick in the a**. It will also get rid of the heavy stock exhaust.

 

[IronNutz]

Wow, I didn't know you considered wasting money "Fun", but to each his own I guess.

Personally I would just like to let this topic die...

 

[Dragger]

Depends on what you think wasting money is. My girlfriend thinks a lot of my motorcycle stuff is wasting more. I do not think buying an exhaust is wasting money, I work hard for it and buy what I want. The stock exhaust is just uglyto me and has to go.

 

[IronNutz]

Well more power to ya then

 

[Dragger]

I am not feeling the power yet but maybe soon.