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I'VE GOT 54'S ...YAHOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:00 pm
by cornish mafia
I'VE GOT 54'S , I'VE GOT 54'S , I'VE GOT 54'S ............ Went to a local bike met the other day and got chatting with a bloke on a 2000 rsv , he was telling what he'd done to it and how he was selling it .....Anyway long story short he had a set of 54mm THROTTLE BODIES on it which now belong to ME !!!!! He was happy enough for the money and i was happy enough for the price .......under £150 and that's all i'll say ........probably paid more then i should have but hopefully it's going to be worth it .............
So this weekend is now down to fitting them AND a nice black RSVR swinging arm .............must say sorry to D-rider at this point as i think our bilkes might clash if ever parked together ......will post photos when finished for you to see why !!!!
DID I TELL YOU LOT ...........I'VE GOT 54'S !!!!!
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:55 pm
by D-Rider
Nah - they'll not clash ..... I've got 51s !!!
Actually something that may be of interest to anyone who is thinking of sinking a set of pitshaft sized TBs is what I recently picked up from Ken Zeller of Evoluzione.
He says that although the limiting factor is the head design and on a Falco they give no performance benefit over 54s, the 57mm TBs can give the same level of performance as the 54s when the fuelling is set up correctly.
Given the rarity of 54s and the difficulty of converting 51s to 54s, it may be easier to get hold of 57s and sort out the correct injectors.
TBh although I had my moment of madness looking at the 54s that came up on ebay a while back, I think I'm going to stick with my 51s for the time being - my approach has always been to improve handling rather than power and I'm sticking with that.
Oh, and congrats with your purchase
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 4:54 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
congrats
the main thing i noticed was just how quick the power comes in - bike has always been swift to pick up, but ohmyfuckinggod over 6000 revs it is like a super charger...
really noticed after riding hanna's bike the difference
and andy - tbh getting the 57mm bodies and injectors may be a solution but - i think it may well screw the fuel consumption unless you pc3 it as well
(I would strogly suggest pc3 with 54 bodies!)
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 4:59 pm
by D-Rider
Which, indeed, is why I said:
D-Rider wrote: the 57mm TBs can give the same level of performance as the 54s when the fuelling is set up correctly.
..... and I do have a PCIII ..... though no immediate plans for a Throttle body mod ....
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 6:49 pm
by Nooj
Still waiting for some cheap stacks so I can fit mine. It's proving to be a long wait
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:58 pm
by cornish mafia
DID I TELL YOU I GOT 54'S !!! LOL ......
Can't wait to fit'em and see what they go like , be nice to see if they're worth it .......They only thing is how much more juice are they going to drink and what's my mileage going to be like ..
.........it's got to drop , hasn't it ?!?!? Will all be worth it if it's as good as they say and if not then they'll be for sale in about a weeks time on here
!!! .........if your interest D-rider ???
DID I TELL YOU ..........I GOT 54'S !!!!!
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:41 pm
by paddyz1
Been there, done that and then sold them on, and my bike still goes quick (but i can twist the wrist fast)
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:18 pm
by cornish mafia
Only having a laugh lads but as i haven't had the chance to make my own mind up on them yet i'll leave the HORRY stories till later .......till after
DID I TELL YOU I GOT 54'S !!
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:30 am
by fastasfcuk
thinking of bying some 54's any one on here got any.
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:59 am
by Aladinsaneuk
I think that the only person who may have access to some is nicholas at
http://www.123bp.net/
i think he said that his biggest problem was getting the velocity stacks though
(I think he was contemplating getting some made)
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 9:39 am
by D-Rider
There were a set on ebay for a week or two - sold just the other day.
They were Buy It Now or Best Offer set at £220 - went for £209.50
Did think about making an offer for them but then decided that if I want to go faster, I can just open the throttle a bit more .... it's not that often I have it completely pinned !
Do an ebay search on listing number: 150455533847
The description says they can be made in other sizes (up to 56mm) and to let the seller know what you want .... so I'm guessing this is a business and if you contact them, you may well get some made up.
THIS AUCTION IS FOR A SET OF 54MM THROTTLE BODIES THAT WILL FIT 1998-2003 MODEL APRILIA RSV 1000, MILLE, RSVR, FACTORY AND TUONO MODELS.
THIS AUCTION ALSO INCLUDES A SET OF CNC MACHINED 7020 ALUMINIUM VELOCITY STACKS, ANNODISED RED,.
THIS UNIFORMLY SMOOTH COATING IS CORROSION AND SCRATCH RESISTANT, AIDING SMOOTHER AND FASTER AIRFLOW INTO THE ENGINE.
THESE THROTTLE BODIES HAVE BEEN STRIPPED AND BORED TO 54MM THEN REBUILT USING NEW GASKETS AND PRECISION MADE BRASS BUTTERFLIES.
THESE THROTTLE BODIES HAVE BEEN CLEANED IN AN ULTRASONIC BATH, REASSEMBLED AND PRESSURE TESTED. WE ALSO TEST THE INJECTORS TO ENSURE FULL OPERATION.
THESE THROTTLE BODIES RETAIL AT £365.00 + VAT AND YOU HAVE TO EXCHANGE YOUR STANDARD THROTTLE BODIES.
THESE WILL ADD APPROX 4-6 BHP TO YOUR MOTOR, WITH A BROAD POWERCURVE, BUT YOU CAN GAIN MORE IF USED WITH A POWER COMMANDER AND AFTERMARKET PIPE.
OTHER SIZES ARE AVAILABLE IE 56MM PLEASE ASK IF YOU WANT BIGGER ONES.
THE ABOVE PRICE IS A VAST SAVING PLUS YOU GET TO KEEP YOUR OLD THROTTLE BODIES.
GET BIDDING AND HAVE FUN.
They come with the velocity stacks .... so, Nooj, you may be able to talk to them about a set of those.
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 9:40 pm
by Nooj
Thanks, will ask them.
Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:40 am
by cornish mafia
Have been in touch with those people and they said that they could do your old throttle bodies to 54's with stacks for £145 .......... Which after all the hunting i've been doing for them is a very good price , wish i knew about these lot a long time ago .........Am trying to get a web site off them or a better contact to get in touch but you could always email them at this address to ask any questions : - "ian brace" ..
ianbraz@blueyonder.co.uk ...
DID I TELL YOU I GOT 54'S AND THEY'RE GOING ON TOMORROW !!!!
Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:48 am
by Aladinsaneuk
hells teeth
145 - that is cheap
any idea on turn around?
(Am fairly sure our resident fence expert may get excited....)
Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:48 am
by D-Rider
hmmmm ..... decisions not to go to 54s could be reversed ......