My new S4RS...kind of a let down

[brad black]

i too found the std s4rs a let down performance wise.  just didn't go (or wheelie) like i expected.  full system fixes them nicely.  oh my wordy lordy yes.

should still pump a cbr600 in any test tho.  if the 600 is faster there's something wrong with it.

[MikeZ]

In to say that whacking on the throttle in 1st, 2nd or 3rd on my S4RS at ANY speed will do 1 thing: Point the front wheel to the f***ing sky. Especially "stock" with low rear suspension and bars. I raised the rear all the way up and installed clip-ons and the thing still lofts a wheel well into the 100s.

+1000000000000000000000000000

Only ridden a S4RS 1 time and the amount of power was incredible.  Pulled wheelies in 1st 3 gears without even trying.  Just rolled on the throttle and up the front came.  Can't see anyone complaining about the power of the bike if it's running properly with or without aftermarket exhaust.

[Thermite]

I'm with Mac.  Revs without response = clutch pack.  When I bought my S4RS it had less than 3000 miles on it and the clutch pack had already been replaced.  The PO complained profusely about the clutch citing it as the reason he was selling the bike.  I don't know what he was doing but it obviously involved slipping the clutch way too much.

As for the OP if his clutch is slipping that badly its only an matter of days before its not going anywhere.  At that time his problem will be obvious.

[extra330]

Just for shits & giggles try craking open the bleed screw on the clutch slave cylinder. Although not likely it is possible for the line to hold pressure if the relief valve in the master cylinder is not funtioning properly. Just crack the scew & if fluid shoots out then you've got pressure in the line when there shouldn't be any. 

Of course there's always the chance that the previous owner roasted the clutch drag racing or partaking in some other nonsense. 

BTW My S4RS will rip you arms out of their sockets if you give it half a chance...

Cheers

[Autostrada Pilot]

BTW My S4RS will rip you arms out of their sockets if you give it half a chance...

Cheers

Amen.    I have not ridden an S4R, but I have a carb'd 900 and have ridden the S2R 1000.  If you're cracking the throttle open and not holding on for dear life  , there's something up with your bike.  I personally vote clutch.

[needtorque]

When I had my S4R my son asked if he could get a motorcycle at 16. I told him no as the risk is something I feel should only be taken on as a consenting adult (similar reasoning for no tattoos on my kids).  Of course he insisted that he could handle it. Soooooo, I took him for a ride on the back of the monster. Went to a back country road that I knew well and had a good reasonably safe straight section and gave it about 75% until I hit 90ish and then let off.  As soon as I hit the throttle to accelerate, he clamped those arms around me tighter than hell and didnt loosen up until we arrived back home.  Needless to say I had no more argument from him about getting a bike.

[MadDuck]

Bump

So what's the story? What's up with the bike? Inquiring minds want to know..........

[chris1044]

If the bike is revving under "load" then it's not spark, and I doubt it's fuel.

All signs point to the clutch slipping.  Or the tire spinning on the ground 

FWIW, my S2R1K is just as fast as the old 600's I've had...and that's air cooled.  S4Rs is a rocket if it's running right.

[Kopfjager]

 

[jaxduc]

I'm telling you its the blinker fluid. needs to be changed

[zooom]

I'm telling you its the blinker fluid. needs to be changed

dude...you are so wrong...it is the chrome muffler bearings...they are out of alignment!