I have heard that too, many times so. So I am wondering, how relieable is this information? Does anybody know of such a case on a standard bike that has not be driven nuts?

 

I hadnt heard that until this post. I can almost guarantee i ride my 54 as hard if not harder than most people, and at nearly 50k miles it still purrs like a kitten. No engine issues of any kind.

 

May I ask what power mods (if any) do you have? And what oil you use and how frequently do you change it?

 

Power mods not really any. K&n filter, Jardine slipon, pc3, and +2 on the rear sprocket. The only things i have had to replace were the brakes, and a clutch (it just wore out). I run mobil 1 full syn for oil, and i change it every 2k miles (thats just me, im a bit over cautious). The bike since new has seen prolly about 20 track days, made at least 300 passes down the 1/4 mile, and more wheelies and stoppies than i can count. Its even slid down the pavement at 45 mph on lowside. This bike has been a tank, and still pulls to redline like the day i got her.

Im not saying that my bike is the example of all others, i have heard of electrical issues on a few, but mine has been bulletproof.

It should also be noted i am an auto tech, and i consider myself fairly knowledgeable about bikes, i do all my own repairs and maintanance, and it gets treated extremely well in that area.

 

many thanks for your info TK954RR.
Have you seen a difference with the pc3 with just KN and slip-on?

 

Not really, but i havent gotten it dyno tuned yet either. I got the pc3 as i was going to do a full exhaust, but then havent gotten around to it yet. I have played with my own tune on it, it seemed to smooth out a bit, but i wouldnt say i felt more power.

 

does anyone know the actual dry weight of the 954?

 

369 lbs

 

Theres not much you can fault... I can honestly say theres only two things that I can think of and they been addressed already the frame and tank can toast your groin,and it is a flighty ****.

 

the 929 and 954 use 2 different blocks for the engine (54 has better cooling channels and a thicker engine casing- not to mention none of the internal parts from the 929 match up to the 954... "stressed engine block from boring" o please- Get the facts and look up the difference from the two bikes.- INCLUDING ENGINE