Restrictor kit removal advice

Does anybody share the opinion that having a restrictor kit fitted is not
conducive to safe motorway riding?
On my restricted 600 Bandit, I am struggling to overtake coffin dodgers in
twentysomething Metros, who insist on travelling at a steady 56mph because
somebody last century said that it was the optimum speed to drive at...
At 70mph, the poor restricted Bandit really struggles to accelerate out of
trouble, leaving the unfortunate rider stuck between dozing Sunday motorists
and being tailgated by arrogant twats in company Vectras and such like.
After what seems like an eternity, it whines up to 80 or 90 mph (which is
plenty fast enough for me, by the way); it's just the time that it takes to
get there!!
If somebody was to remove said restrictor, would this have a positive effect
on acceleration, or just the top speed or both, for that matter?
On that note, how hard is it to remove the restrictors on a 2001 GSF600S?
(And for that matter, refit them?)
I feel that as a regular participant in club runs, I have fulfilled my
obligation as "Tail-end Charlie" and would like to leave that honour to the
older gents on their gin-palace shafties.

 

So buy an unrestricted RS125 that'll do a ton.

I spit on your overweight underpowered commuter bike.

 

No, that would be a load of old bollocks. You don't get too many motorway
deaths because people can only get 100 out of their bike But if you're
looking for an excuse to remove it, its not too bad.

What gear are you in? third will take you up to 100.

Yes.

 

When I was starting to drive my Father always used to tell me that cruising
at 55MPH was the best speed for fuel economy [1]. It would make sense that a
car manufacturer would use the optimum speed so they can lay claims to the
MPG performance of their vehicles? Just a thought. its not so much of a
claim that a car will do 7MPG @ 140MPH now is it?

[1] He also thought that the world was flat, women with pointy noses were
witches and voted Tory[2]!
[2] He voted Tory, not the witches, although its a thought.
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Gavsta
GSXR600K1
Z750 Race bike
Team NFG R6 Race bike (also shared, and now fixed)

http://www.stoof.co.uk

 

How long have you been riding? Assuming not long:

If you can't observe the situation, plan ahead and make moves
comfortably then you might consider:

* Improving your awareness of surroundings and situations
* Improving your planning of what you're going to do and why
* Improving your confidence

before you start doing things faster. If you find yourself being
tailgated while overtaking then be more aware of potential escape routes
and don't get flustered or intimidated.

Get your forward planning sorted out - if you're going to overtake plan
it and you should be able to be back in your lane quick-sharp. Maybe
some advanced training would help, or get one of your clubs' better
riders to ride with you, watch what you're doing and talk you through
what he does when he's riding.

I sat through the 2 year restriction. At times it was a pain, but
looking back it was a good thing. It makes you develop technique if you
want to get anywhere, as you can't rely on the power of the bike to
cover up your mistakes. If you can't exercise a little patience at
times then you might like to try a less vulnerable means of transport.

 

If you're really that bothered about saving fuel and/or money, you should be
travelling by bus

 

*I* am not bothered.

Just making a contribution. ;-)

--
Gavsta
GSXR600K1
Z750 Race bike
Team NFG R6 Race bike (also shared, and now fixed)

http://www.stoof.co.uk

 

JR wrote

Nope.

Losing weight would be far more effective.

additionally:-
I think sir will find that if sir endeavours to keep to a steady +10%+2
whilst staying between lanes 1 and 2a then sir will be by far and away
the fastest thing on the roads over longer distances and be bored silly
for most of it.

 

If you think[1] about this for a second, you'll realise that the
likelihood of all the different cars in the world, with all their
differing aerodynamics, gearing, engines, etc., all being at their most
economical at exactly the same speed are very, very slim.

It's Only A Number.


[1] Unlikely, I know.

 

Gavsta wrote

The old "Double Nickel." Merkin thing innit.

40 years ago, when the ayrabs were a bit more open about their policies
of genocide with regard to the yids and the feeling was well
reciprocated the bastards stopped selling us petrol.


The powers that be decided that an overall upper speed limit was the
bestist way to encourage us proles not to use too much of what little we
could steal from non ayrab influenced places. The merkins worked out
that the best overall compromise was at about 55/60. The rest is
history.

 

Eddie wrote

I wouldn't bet on it but I am fairly convinced that they are all pretty
close to best at that speed. See my other post for reasons why.

 

*boggle*

I don't get this. My commute costs me £10 in fuel but would cost
much more by the combination of bus & train.

I think the best way to save money on fuel is to get a Seat Cupra TDI as
my next car.

 

Point taken!
Maybe said person should be patient for just a little while longer...(But it
would be nice to accelerate just a little quicker).

 

Andrewr At Work wrote

No fucking mention of the fucking fact that I fucking used the fucking
word compromise fucking is there? Oh fucking no. A complete and
fucking absolute fucking absence of it is what I fucking see.

That is cars that are built for economy records innit? Yer average
modern family cage is built for CD's innit?

I do recall hearing somewhere that the modern IC petrol engine is at
it's best economy/efficiency when revving moderately against a slight
load. Dunno if this is true or not but it fits in with the 55mph model.

 

ITYF that it was the normal quoted figure because it's appox 90km/h,
which is the national speed limit in most euro countries.

 

Andrewr At Work wrote

Who gives a shit about your point?!

We are talking modern engines are we not? Well at least I am, you are
off in some little world all of your own again, obviously.

You could try laddie.

 

Oi! Don't be dissing the favoured transport of Herself or there will
be trouble..

56mph indeed! Chance would be a fine thing..

Phil.

 

Do **** off. No need for that is there.

--
Gavsta
GSXR600K1
Z750 Race bike
Team NFG R6 Race bike (also shared, and now fixed)

http://www.stoof.co.uk

 

I agree. Obviously comparing a Ferrari to a Mini is not the way to do it (do
top flight sports cars actually even give an MPG figure?).

But "normal" cars would be pretty bang on. I rarly drive at 55MPH but when I
have done in *any* vehicle there seems to be very little load on the engine
and I imagine that it does return good milage. I know that on a track day a
bike uses a scary amount of fuel in a very short time for exactly the
opposite reason.

and was only quoting what me Dad told me!

--
Gavsta
GSXR600K1
Z750 Race bike
Team NFG R6 Race bike (also shared, and now fixed)

http://www.stoof.co.uk

 

ooooOOOOoooo! Get her.

Oh, and how about some attribution, hmmm?