Getting more out of the S2R800 Engine

[csorin]

620 bore is smaller than 750, same stroke. 800 is the same bore as 750, longer stroke. when I did the 620 I just bought 750 barrels and the FBF pistons, they bolt right on and kept the 620 heads.  when I still had my monster I was debating on changing the flywheel and crank to basically make it a hi-comp 800.

:edit: the top end of the 750/800 are identical; piston kits made for 750 fit 800

Slight threadjack, but you're maybe one of three people I've read on here that has done a 750 bore kit on a 620.  One guy said it wasn't worth it, another couldn't say enough good things.  Where might you fall in?  Once my suspension is dialed in, I definitely had it in the back of my mind to do the 800 cylinders with the high comp FBF pistons.  In your experience, was it worth it?  Was it a 'holy shit, the front wheel is coming up', or just a nice stout upgrade?  Maybe a total flop?

[teddy037.3]

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[Raux]

I would also do this if I ever got another Monster (an M800 would be my preference). This combined with better wheels would be a huge difference. The only problem I can see is getting a nice front wheel that is only set-up for one rotor...otherwise you'd have to figure out how to make the side without a rotor look pretty despite the mounting locations. 

an AL plate with a few bolt holes would do it.
It's the fork arm with the empty brake caliper mount that would look wierd

[TitanMonsterS4R]

You're supposed to avoid the potholes. At least that's what I always did. Situational awareness. For example; you see a nasty, deep, sharp-edged hole in the street ahead of you. What you should do in this situation is navigate your motorcycle in such a way that your tires don't roll into or over the hole. I don't believe in unavoidable potholes. They're only unavoidable if the rider is too busy watching his reflection in storefronts to pay attention to the road surface ahead. Or chicks with big titties

Potholes can swallow stock cast rims up just as easily as fancy carbon ones. It's just not as sad when it happens.

And FYI, it's a myth that BST carbon wheels are fragile. Total myth. They are highly engineered items and quite strong and resilient indeed. I wouldn't hesitate myself.