Mark18
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| posted on 26/8/04 at 02:09 PM |
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95 or 98 blade engine?
I've sourced 2 fireblade engines and I'm going to look at them tomorrow, one is 95 the other 98, both have less than 10k miles. What I
want to know is which one to go for - the 95 is a peakier engine apparently, but I won't really have to worry about emmisions. The 98 is
supposed to be more civilised with some redesigned internals and more torque. How much of a difference is there between the engines, and is the 98
that much better that I go to the hassle of a cat converter?
Thanks in advance,
mark
"I don't know what I may seem to the world. But as to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore and diverting myself
now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than the ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me." -
Isaac Newton
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 26/8/04 at 06:03 PM |
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In performance terms there is very little in it, like you say the mid range on the later engine is stronger probably ecause of the throttle
position sensor on the carbs so allowing better mapping, but the top end (8k upwards) there's sod all in it IME. The gearbox is also meant to be
a tad stronger and the water pump / plumbing is different so you'd assume slightly more efficient.
The 98 also has an integral speedo sensor if you are planning on using the bike clocks (just need to get a Yellow Box to gain accuracy) whereas the
earlier engines its on the sprocket cover so not as neat / easily adaptable.
Overall if you are confident of getting through emissions with a cat and the price difference isnt too much then Id go with the 98, but I wouldnt pay
hundreds extra for the privilege.
Chris
[Edited on 26/8/04 by ChrisGamlin]
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Mark18
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| posted on 26/8/04 at 09:26 PM |
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Thanks, that's exactly the answer I was looking for. We get fully tested on emmissions every 2 years, so I'd much rather not have to worry
about it. Mileage on the 2 is much the same so if all goes well I'll save myself £200 and get the 95. Pity about the speedo - I had planned on
using the bike dials, but thats the least of my concerns now - thanks again.
Mark
"I don't know what I may seem to the world. But as to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore and diverting myself
now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than the ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me." -
Isaac Newton
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alister667
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| posted on 26/8/04 at 09:35 PM |
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Chris is about spot on, there's not much between the engines, however I had a LOT of grief trying to get my 99 blade through emmissions,
I'd recommend the 95 to save hassle.
Heck why not buy em both and keep one as a spare!!
http://members.lycos.co.uk/alister667/
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Hellfire
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| posted on 27/8/04 at 10:57 AM |
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We used the '95 and adapted the sprocket thingy for the original clocks. Tweeking it all in with a
SPEEDOHEALER - range is bigger than a yellow box, guaranteed for longer and it's cheaper too.
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Mark18
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| posted on 28/8/04 at 01:11 PM |
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I got the 95
Yhanks for the link Hellfire.
Mark
"I don't know what I may seem to the world. But as to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore and diverting myself
now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than the ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me." -
Isaac Newton
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