posted May 13, 2003 07:03 PM
Not really. For all intense and purposes stock is better. And the number one issue to work on is your mapping and pipe selection to minimize the on off throttle glitch common with piped 12's. In my opinion for most folks the stock exhaust provides more then enough power and gives the best on off throttle response. The race track is where you need to be able to gently roll the throttle on as soon as possible in the corner well before the apex so that you can exit under power. The on off ZX12 throttle can make this exciting in a severe lean!
Spend your money on suspension, brakes and lighten it up in everyway possible. Remove the fan(s), horns, go to a 520 chain and sprockets, EBC or some other lighter rotors, remove brackets, insulation you name. The money you would spend on a 1270 should be spent on Marchesinis or some other good lightweight wheel. Power is not the issue, turning, stopping and handling is. Your competition is R!s, GSXR 1000s, 954s and some RC51s, Ducs, and Aprilias. Primarily the R! and GSXR.
posted May 13, 2003 10:40 PM
Edited By: GOZR on 14 May 2003 00:12
I'm realy thinking on saving up and buy an wraked zx12 or salvaged or low price.
Keep mine to ride outside the track and one for race.
And i agreed by leaving it stock and get suspensions wheels etc..
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posted May 14, 2003 08:05 PM
Perhaps ditching the FI 4 carbs on the 12 would solve the on/off throttle issues. I read that the 03 gsxr made 4 more hp on carbs.
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posted May 18, 2003 01:31 PM
Can you post pics of the 12 in action or something Close?
Are they other Big Bikes with you ?
I'm Not talking under 1100 cc..
I'm asking those questions because i have something in mind.
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