Thoughts on the 2017 'engine upgrades'

[PowerDubs_imp]

Let me go back and double check where I looked at the TB's.. I can swear the listing I looked it had the same part # across the years and models.
Unless their parts break down is wrong, they are the same-

2014- http://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/...ottle-body

2017- http://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/...ottle-body

Interestingly enough- even though the part assembly is the same part #- upon closer inspection the actuator motor part # is different between the 2. Won't effect anything as far as airflow or power- probably a supplier change.

I re-read the review of the rs and you are right, all of the changes are either cosmetic or with the suspension and geometry. It says nothing about the engine. That does make me wonder if I could get the same geometry by swapping the tripple tree with the rs version.

I haven't looked- but even if the rake degree difference is in the tree- which would make much more sense than 2 different entire frames given it is only a slight change- you would need to change the front end as the RS forks and calipers are different as well. Would be a costly endeavor if all you are looking for is a steeper rake. Raise your fork tubes= free.

[chync_imp]

I was just thinking the same thing today on my ride. Although at some point I would love to put inverted forks on it.


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I was looking at the specs of the 2018 cb650f and that looks like it will be a fun ride. Roughly the same power as my cb1100 with mods but 100 pounds lighter.


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[beardyweirdy@me.com_imp]

I see that PDubs, it is the same. Could have sworn it was diff on the UK site I looked at earlier. I'll have a look on the laptop tomorrow, too fiddly on the phone.
The two different IACV numbers are the same on the UK sight but with a vastly different price, £54 different, not just a few bucks.
Not sure why....
Roger that on dropping the forks thru the yolk. 12mm down on mine and turns in much tighter.