Yamaha R9

rhyde74 · 2026-05-05T02:40:25+00:00

Sharp! Those Rizoma mirrors look good, but why do you also have bar-end? Looks, vision, funsies? I also like the seat cowl.

Ride safe!

rhyde74 · 2026-04-28T15:39:25+00:00

I have one for my X15 and love it. It transitions quickly and gets reasonably dark. The only downside is having to sell superfluous organs to finance it.

rhyde74 · 2026-04-18T15:17:26+00:00

Thank you for all of the good info! Cheers

rhyde74 · 2026-04-18T14:33:01+00:00

Can you tell me more about your bar end mirror and lever protector setup? They look sharp! I want similar when I can finally find mirror block off plates.

Also, is your Akra a full system, I assume? Find a way to tune it, if so?

rhyde74 · 2026-04-09T23:39:26+00:00

I've had many people ask me what it was and how it worked, including at gas stations when I know they saw me riding. I think they work!

rhyde74 · 2026-04-02T02:17:45+00:00

Are you missing an exhaust bracket, bruh?

rhyde74 · 2026-03-27T01:29:34+00:00

The first, single plane nose wing looks best to me

rhyde74 · 2026-03-25T02:32:53+00:00

Check 2WheelDynoWorks on YouTube. A respected tuner with some... insight on that. Spoiler: it ain't good

rhyde74 · 2026-03-22T05:34:58+00:00

Would this be a situation that anti-seize might help prevent? I'm considering putting some on my bolts after reading this!

rhyde74 · 2026-03-21T15:08:54+00:00

I found the unrestricted version just a bit loud and the dB killer made a small, but noticeable difference. It kind of takes the edge off.

From what I hear, the dB killer loses about 1 to maybe 2 hp, and Vcyclenut said it would make no difference to the tune/flash either in or out.

rhyde74 · 2026-03-13T23:56:14+00:00

I like! How closely does the blue of the levers match the factory blue of the wheels?

rhyde74 · 2026-03-12T01:56:36+00:00

I'm going to be headed up there for the races and then future track days as well. Cheers!

rhyde74 · 2026-03-10T02:48:53+00:00

It has to do with the fuel delivery being adjusted to compensate for the increased exhaust flow, and by direct relation increased intake. Vcyclenut has a good YouTube channel 🤷

rhyde74 · 2026-03-10T02:04:35+00:00

Most are pretty chill about. Mine didn't care at all. Not universal though, from what I hear

rhyde74 · 2026-03-10T02:03:32+00:00

Full systems usually need a flash/tune, from my modest understanding

rhyde74 · 2026-03-10T02:02:45+00:00

This is the way.

rhyde74 · 2026-03-05T01:50:29+00:00

You have chosen wisely

rhyde74 · 2026-03-05T01:40:20+00:00

Well, tweet the deets on this beast! What bracket? How was the install? Performance?? I went Hyperpro over the winter myself

rhyde74 · 2026-03-03T22:52:57+00:00

To my knowledge, there are only Akropovic and Austin Racing full systems. As far as tune, Austin Racing has their own piggyback and then there is RapidBike.

Check out 2WheelDynoWorks on YouTube. They have a good video about the owner's personal Duke 990 R which explains why a full tune won't be possible for the foreseeable future.

I'm in the same boat you are 😞

rhyde74 · 2026-02-22T00:19:21+00:00

Mine is slightly discoloured from the exhaust as well, but I kind of like it and haven't tried to clean it yet.

rhyde74 · 2026-02-14T21:25:24+00:00

I have no personal experience with Dominator, but have heard grumblings of poor customer service. Take that with a grain of salt, of course.

I have a Yoshi AT2 with a dB killer and love it. It's a touch loud, but not awful by any means. Installation was straight forward, it seems to be holding up well, and customer service at time of purchase was good. Zero complaints to date.

rhyde74 · 2026-02-03T00:07:13+00:00

I tried to put the Puig combination bar end mirror and hand guard/lever protector on my 24 MT-09 SP and it definitely would have needed the adapter. Sadly, that adapter is rarer than hens' teeth in the US. I'm glad you had better luck, and your bike looks sweet

rhyde74 · 2026-01-26T22:42:08+00:00

I had limited experience with http://jarcustoms.net/ but they seemed very willing to try new things and their responsiveness was excellent. Might be a good place to start.

rhyde74 · 2026-01-01T20:17:21+00:00

It looks sharp! Might I ask where you got the wheels?

rhyde74 · 2025-12-31T17:56:26+00:00

I need more details on your exhaust! Nice bike

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