Restrictor

[lizard555]

Hi Guys,

Kawasaki 1400 GTR seems to me too powerful right now.

Has anybody heard about restrictor kit which would restrict it to let's say half of the power? I called my service and they know only of one that would put it down to 25 kW. I would like something that would put it down to 60 kW.

It is not due to my licence restriction, it is a personal choice. I will have it removed later on.

Thanks for your info / suggestions,
Jan

[Burchy]

You should be able to get a French restrictor kit that will cut you back to 100HP, but surely its just a case of exercising a bit of restraint on the right hand?  The bike won't move at all without rider input 

[nightrider]

Run it in Eco mode , or take off two plug caps , or buy a honda 50 , then 70 then upgrade to the 90 

[Zebedee]

Turn wrist slower???


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Zeb

[O.C.]

I think the suggestion from birchy is a good one .. the other ideas won't help a great deal

[Lonewolf]

We've never had anyone asking how to make the beast go slower before....usually they want it to go faster.... .

If you need to ride slowly, I think you need to come on a ride out with me. 

[Charlie747]

   lizard555

You should be able to get a French restrictor kit that will cut you back to 100HP, but surely its just a case of exercising a bit of restraint on the right hand?  The bike won't move at all without rider input 

[Andy]

Is it a standard bike? Maybe it's had some performance enhancing work, but if it's still weighs 300+ Kg + passengers and luggage it will never be v fast :-) Add ballast maybe :-)

There is plenty of post test "advanced" riding training available, I personally try to do some training every year or so. Not sure about Dublin...

Just enjoy yourself at your own pace and enjoy the Emerald Isle :-)

[Burchy]

Dunno about "never be  v fast"  I had an indicated 160 on the speedo on the continent last month and that with full panniers and a topbox.  Dyno shows 148 rwbhp.  Probably fast enough for me, but there again I do now get free prescriptions 

[Charlie747]

Dunno about "never be  v fast"  I had an indicated 160 on the speedo on the continent last month and that with full panniers and a topbox.  Dyno shows 148 rwbhp.  Probably fast enough for me, but there again I do now get free prescriptions 

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[Andy]

Dunno about "never be  v fast"  I had an indicated 160 on the speedo on the continent last month and that with full panniers and a topbox.  Dyno shows 148 rwbhp.  Probably fast enough for me, but there again I do now get free prescriptions 

Jan appears to be talking about acceleration....

[lizard555]

Thank you guys for your comments. I asked about the restrictor actually. My bike is Concours - the American version and the European restrictor cannot be applied (I was told my Kawasaki).

[O.C.]

Thank you guys for your comments. I asked about the restrictor actually. My bike is Concours - the American version and the European restrictor cannot be applied (I was told my Kawasaki).

I can't see why it can't be fitted to the Connie,        but maybe I'm wrong, maybe  there could be some difference with resulting emissions  ? 

[Andy]

Intake restrictors is one way a quick Google found this company http://www.atimpex.com/europe/our_products.php

[lizard555]

Thank you Guys!

I decided to try my bike after a throttle tamer has been fitted. (bought on www.aviciouscycle.ca)

If it is sufficient, I will leave it at that, if not, I will continue my search. Thank you for the tips!