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Beansbaxter:
On the C-14, perhaps the VVT will eliminate the need for secondary butterfly valves like the ZX14 has. I don't think anyone will know till the bike becomes available and the specs are released. A few of the ZX14 riders who removed their secondary butterfly valves without adding a PC to compensate for the change in air/fuel ratio got a "surprise" when their bikes started running hot because of the lean mixture. Others added Rovinski's TRE. I think people did these mods because they were "upset" Kawi moderated the low end power delivery to help the rider maintain control of what is a very powerful engine.
Personally I think the C-14's VVT is going to be continuously variable and not like the VFR were two valves out of the four valve head are normally actuated up to a certain RPM and the other two are actuated above that RPM. This should allow for controlled power delivery but have lots of torque on the low end, plus allow the bike to really come on in power delivery once the rev's are up. By looking at pics of the right hand side of the engine, I'd guess the VVT system is going to use pressurized engine oil. The flow of oil will be controlled by an electric solenoid which will be controlled by the ECU.
As we all like to "tinker" with our bikes, I'm sure there are some who will "tinker" with the VVT, intake, and the exhaust system. First on alot of people's list will be the large fugly muffler! I am inline to receive the first C-14 at the local dealer. I plan on leaving the bike stock with no changes, including the large "fugly" muffler.
Last edited by fossil mel : 11-06-2006 at 08:44 AM.
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