Variable Restrictor

Tzardine

Hi Folks,

I have decided to make a return to bikes after about a 7 year absence. I have decided on picking up a used fireblade but was wondering if there is such as thing as a variable restrictor. Something which will allow me to limit the power of the bike and increase the power after time. Like how more modern bikes allow you to select power modes.

I have a full A license so it is not for insurance or license issues. Just looking to play it safe while getting used to the bike again.

Many thanks

BrokenArrows

I've never heard of one.

Something like that would need to be based in the ECU which would require a decent bit of programming.

You could probably manually change the restriction each time but it would require redoing the restriction but just to a different amount. Seems like too much work to me.

Wonda-Boy

Not been smart but just use your wrist....the bike will only go as fast as your twist. If you think you might relive the younger days, don't get such a fast bike as a blade start off on something a bit more forgiving.

kaimera

A power commander type of jobby?

Not sure if they can be programmed to lower the bhp tho

sleepysniper

EDIT #2: Oops, nevermind I re-read the op properly!

paddy147

Strituck wrote: »

Hi Folks,

I have decided to make a return to bikes after about a 7 year absence. I have decided on picking up a used fireblade but was wondering if there is such as thing as a variable restrictor. Something which will allow me to limit the power of the bike and increase the power after time. Like how more modern bikes allow you to select power modes.

I have a full A license so it is not for insurance or license issues. Just looking to play it safe while getting used to the bike again.

Many thanks

Yes..your wrist.;)

Get a smaller/less powerfull bike to get back into things,and then after a while trade up/work your way upwards.


Simples.

Wossack

start with 2, and then when you feel you're ready, add another sparkplug etc

Hotblack Desiato

FFS. If you don't want the power of a Blade then don't buy one. If you do, then discipline the wrist, it won't go faster than you tell it to.

Tzardine

kaimera wrote: »

A power commander type of jobby?

Not sure if they can be programmed to lower the bhp tho

I was looking into that. I think you can set a rev limiter in them.

Tzardine

Wossack wrote: »

start with 2, and then when you feel you're ready, add another sparkplug etc

Made me lol.