Got a big box from Sportisimoto USA today

[2WheelGuy]

Matt told my he was shipping my order yesterday and I was surprised to find it on my doorstep today. It felt like Christmas going through all the peanuts seeing what I would find next.

I got the Sportisi VR Black exhaust. It even came with the pair of exhaust gaskets. I guess I didn't need to order a pair from Kawasaki. I've bought exhausts from Muzzy, M4, D&D, Vance & Hines and none came with gaskets.

I got the programmable BRT TIS. Looking forward to the higher rev limiter and a little more power.

I got a braided front brake line. Combined with my new EBC HH pads the bike should stop.

I got some jets to tune my carbs to the new exhaust.

I got a pair of Kitaco clip-ons with replaceable bars just in case I have an oopsie.

Finally some stickers for my bike to spread the love of Sportisimoto.

I'll let you guys know how the stuff all works out after I get it on my bike.

[ninja250]

Looks like a hell of a time waiting to happen.
Love bolting goodies on my bike.
Let us know how your stuff works out.
Getting to my HH pads today finally.

[RaceBikeRentals]

[ztrack157]

Hope you enjoy. Your new Banjo bolts for the brake line are in the jet box.

[250fan]

UPS left me my notice for my hugger!!! I'll be picking it up from them tomorrow!!!

Going to install a 15T front sprocket i bought from the dealer and then the candy plasma blue hugger that matt hooked me up with!!! Just rode the bike today and cant wait to get the upgrades in.

[ztrack157]

I still need to send you install instructions for the hugger. I am off to work now at the salt mines. I will email you them later.

[RaceBikeRentals]

Craig,

Have you NorCal racers determined that the BRT TIS is legal for 250 Production? I know guys in WERA are using them (illegal). We cannot use them down here, according to our rules.

[ztrack157]

Richard I want to know why your so quick to point out the tis is illegal in WERA. I haven't heard mongo state that. Especially when almost 70% of the Wera GNF field from last year now runs them in their bikes. AFM wise the tis is illegal in the production class but not the superbike class.

[RaceBikeRentals]

I remembered a WERA thread: http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php...t=brt&page=228

I may have been mistaken, as it seems to address the fact that the ceramic bearings are illegal, but the TIS was not addressed specifically by Mongo. Is it a replacement ECU?

[2WheelGuy]

Originally Posted by RaceBikeRentals

Craig,

Have you NorCal racers determined that the BRT TIS is legal for 250 Production? I know guys in WERA are using them (illegal). We cannot use them down here, according to our rules.

Hey Richard,

AFM Requirements of Production Motorcycles rule: 9.1.11p) Ignition control modules may be modified or replaced with aftermarket modules. Replacement modules must connect to the original connectors.

There is no Superbike rule to prohibit it.

Pretty clear cut that it is legal for AFM.

[ztrack157]

It is a direct replacement of the CDI. No modification needed. It isn't like a PC3 which is an add on part.

[2WheelGuy]

I installed the exhaust yesterday. The fit is good and it looks great. It is much better looking than I expected. It has a good sound, loud but not obnoxiously loud. I was going to make a video because I know a lot of you like to hear what the exhausts sound like. The jetting is off and there is an obvious flat spot in the mid-range so I am re-jetting the carbs and will try and get to a video once it is done. The only hitch in installing the pipe was that the hole in the muffler bracket was a mileometer or two too small, a quick grind with my Dremel fixed it.

I also installed the BRT TIS. At first I couldn't get the connectors to connect. I pushed and wiggled but no go. I looked for bent pins but they all appeared straight. I compared the OEM CDI connector to the BRT TIS and and saw that the was a plastic insert missing from the OEM unit. It was in the bike harness connector. Once I picked it out with a pair of needle nose plyers the BRT connected perfectly. Just a note in case someone else has the same problem. It had me scratching my head for about 5 minutes. The BRT is slightly larger than the OEM CDI so you can't use the factory rubber mount. I just drilled a couple holes in the plastic tabs that hold the OEM unit and secured the BRT with a zip tie. I haven't ridden the bike but after the BRT TIS install it revs happily past 13,500 rpm where it used to it the rev limiter. There are places on the track I like to be able to over-rev the engine and save myself an upshift.

I put on my new braided brake like. I no longer see it on the Sportisimoto website. Matt are you still selling the brake lines? Putting in on was easy, it came with new high quality banjo bolts and new crush washers. It is a little longer than stock. Better too long than too short; makes it easier to adjust things.

[ztrack157]

I have never listed HEL lines on my site. I generally only source them for racers at cost. I'm going to add HEL eventually to regular stock. The length thing was probably just the distributor accidentally cutting the line a little long. At least it isn't short. Put your e clips in the secound groove from the top thats where the most power was made.

[2WheelGuy]

Originally Posted by ztrack157

Put your e clips in the secound groove from the top thats where the most power was made.

Thanks for the tip. I hate pulling these carbs to re-jet. I've got the AEM wideband gauge coming any day. Hopefully I won't have to do many/any jet changes.

[ninja250]

Put your front end up in a race stand and then let us know if the line is still too long. Should be about right when front wheel off the ground. (still little slack)
Much better than too short for sure. Even the stock line is too short for this test on some bikes. (Longer cable than stock is a bonus)

[Momaru]

You pull them to rejet? I've rejetted a handful of times (seasons and airbox delete) without having to pull the carbs yet. Just find it easier I suppose?

[2WheelGuy]

Originally Posted by Momaru

You pull them to rejet? I've rejetted a handful of times (seasons and airbox delete) without having to pull the carbs yet. Just find it easier I suppose?

I find it difficult to drill out the idle screw caps with the carbs in the bike.

On my old school 250s I've adjusted the needles without removing the carbs but have always pulled them to get to the mains. I'm switching to allen head screws on the float bowls so maybe I'll give it a try if I need to change the main jets.

[RaceBikeRentals]

Originally Posted by ztrack157

It is a direct replacement of the CDI. No modification needed. It isn't like a PC3 which is an add on part.

Gotcha... I stand corrected about the legal nature of the TIS. But, still glad they aren't legal with WSMC ))

[2WheelGuy]

I re-jetted my bike today using the Sportisi needles. The mid-range flat spot is gone. Here is a video for those of you interested in how the VR exhaust looks and sounds:

Link to original page on YouTube.

[00v_Lucky]

sounds great! I'll put up a video once I get my darn camera back and do a comparison of the VR to the VR6 :P oh and your headers looks much nicer than mine btw >:O

[Momaru]

Sounds good! I was amused that your passenger peg twitched when you were revving at the end there

[ztrack157]

Originally Posted by 00v_Lucky

sounds great! I'll put up a video once I get my darn camera back and do a comparison of the VR to the VR6 :P oh and your headers looks much nicer than mine btw >:O

Side note whatever sportisi uses to polish the headers I do not like. After the headers have been run in they will change color where the compoud wasn't cleaned off all the way. I recommend a nice wipe down of the exhausts. I am starting to do it here before I send it out. I like shiny headers.

[divingtigger]

wonder when I can expect a big box from Sportisimoto USA

[ztrack157]

I'm going to ship it out this week Rob. Been kind of busy. I'll let you know the cost after I send it.

[divingtigger]

No biggie, I've had problems with my email address lately...alot of my contractors have tried emailing me without any good results

[2WheelGuy]

Originally Posted by ninja250

Put your front end up in a race stand and then let us know if the line is still too long. Should be about right when front wheel off the ground. (still little slack)
Much better than too short for sure. Even the stock line is too short for this test on some bikes. (Longer cable than stock is a bonus)

I mesured the HEL and it is 3" longer than OEM. It just curves a little on the way down. No problem for me and perfect for anyone wanting to raise their bars.