Just wondering!

[Rusty]

Oh Good Lord YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Boomer]

Is it?,
First time I have heard of that, why, to protect drive chain?

Richard

They claim it's to make it safer at lower speeds/gears. Lots of bikes do this these days, even top end sports bikes.
If you remove the 2ndary butterflies you gain a couple of Bhp but nearly 15Lbft at 2500rpm and more lower down.
Most of the people I know of who have done this say the bike is smoother and easier to ride, you lose about 1Mpg, and the launch is nearly into ZZR1400 territory.
Guhl will re-flash your ECU to achieve this. This is the best option for the 2010-
You can remove the 2ndaries yourself but best with a Power Commander fitted and tuned.
You can buy the GiPro ATRE which is cheap but could also use the Power Commander and disables your gear indicator.
Factory standard the 1400 delivers about 135Bhp at the rear wheel.
I've seen one dyno that showed 170Bhp at the rear wheel but most of the tuned (2ndaries removed, new exhaust, Power Commander, new air-filter, etc) 1400GTRs/Concours 14s get about 150-160 at the rear wheel.
However, the low rpm torque is what attaracts most people, and with a trike I would imagine it would make quite a difference.
Here is a Dyno chart with/without the 2ndaries. The bike is otherwise stock.
http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22032

[slane]

Ok, heres a novel idea .... how about a choice of 2 engine sizes ,save a bit on weight and size etc ,  not everybody is interested in jet fighter acceleration , .................ok i got my coat , TAXI !!! 

[Rusty]

Slane ... what a stupid idea .. go on .. get your coat ! 

[Debs]

Ok, heres a novel idea .... how about a choice of 2 engine sizes ,save a bit on weight and size etc ,  not everybody is interested in jet fighter acceleration , .................ok i got my coat , TAXI !!! 

Bend over a take a smack, now go and stand in the corner and keep quiet.

You have confused the ideas with these..   

[Boomer]

If you want less power, weight, etc. try a BMW F800GT.
Kind of a mini sports-tourer for those who don't have the POWER disease.
Me? I have it in spades. I want an MTT Turbine Streetfighter and a ZZR1400R with a turbo,.... both with JATOs fitted! 

[Richard]

They claim it's to make it safer at lower speeds/gears. Lots of bikes do this these days, even top end sports bikes.
If you remove the 2ndary butterflies you gain a couple of Bhp but nearly 15Lbft at 2500rpm and more lower down.
Most of the people I know of who have done this say the bike is smoother and easier to ride, you lose about 1Mpg, and the launch is nearly into ZZR1400 territory.
Guhl will re-flash your ECU to achieve this. This is the best option for the 2010-
You can remove the 2ndaries yourself but best with a Power Commander fitted and tuned.
You can buy the GiPro ATRE which is cheap but could also use the Power Commander and disables your gear indicator.
Factory standard the 1400 delivers about 135Bhp at the rear wheel.
I've seen one dyno that showed 170Bhp at the rear wheel but most of the tuned (2ndaries removed, new exhaust, Power Commander, new air-filter, etc) 1400GTRs/Concours 14s get about 150-160 at the rear wheel.
However, the low rpm torque is what attaracts most people, and with a trike I would imagine it would make quite a difference.
Here is a Dyno chart with/without the 2ndaries. The bike is otherwise stock.
http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22032

Hi

Thanks for that, interesting reading.
I think I will leave well alone until I get used to it............

[slane]

Bend over a take a smack, now go and stand in the corner and keep quiet.

You have confused the ideas with these..