billyt Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 Can one of the lucky few who have a M4RT describe what changes you or your dealer have made to the bike with respect to the restrictors. I beleive there are three? Are all three being removed? Any pictures or diagrams would be appreciated. And may I wish all of you a great xmas and a happy nerday........ BillyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziro Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 (edited) Hi,............I know that there are four ( with the end cap on the muffler ). But my dealer did this......and in this moment I can describe three.....first = between cylinder and exhaust pipe, second = between exhaust pipe and silencer, third = the end cap on the silencer. The fourth is a rond flat washer, about 40mm .........I think this is in the area between aircleaner to cylinder........know in this moment not realy the exact place.....sorry Hope that this is the answer on your question......... Tom Edited December 18, 2004 by ziro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr doyle Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 Ive left all mine in! I have ridden a bike with and a bike without and the one that is resticted is smoother to ride and is quieter but still gives mega grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadwell Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 (edited) Im leaving the restictors in the front pipe and the spark arrestor in tail pipe thats what ive been told is best from a pretty reliable source just take out the 40mm washer between cylinder and injection block and the one between front pipe and silncer. Haven't ridden mine much yet but so far im well impressed! well done Mr Honda. Edited December 19, 2004 by Shadwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtt Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Billy....you didn't cross over to "the dark side" did you Rest assured lads, Billy understands the outcome of mods very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt Posted December 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 (edited) JTT Think engine mapping, software, changes thru taking out restrictors. Ahead of the game. Tuning, different people, aftermarket Cheers BillyT Edited December 21, 2004 by BillyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the artist formerly known as ish Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Billy, the bikes in Europe meet a different requirment, the US imported bikes will not have the same restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munch Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 having ridden mine with restrictors in and out , i cant see uk owners stumping for re mapping. might want alter for altitude but we dont suffer that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw dave Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Billy - How the hell are you going to programme the new 4T, when you couldn't figure out how long it would take you to drive to Vancouver from Calgary ? - ( Just kidding) - All the best for the Holiday Season, we will be out riding in Kelowna on Boxing Day - VERY MILD & NO SNOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 (edited) Billy/Ishy -- The U.S. bikes WILL have the exact same restrictors....... Edited December 22, 2004 by madmax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt Posted December 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Mad max I agree 100% All of the other Montesa's came with the restrictors into North America and I can not see these bike being different. BillyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the artist formerly known as ish Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Just going on what the Importer told me about lights restrictors and such. But I just got a 05 Sherco 2.5, the 2.5 not being common in the US most opting for the 2.9. I got the Euro version, came with a different header pipe with a restrictor in, horn, full set of lights and turn signals, number plate holder, speedo, spare correct header pipe, lump of alloy in the carb slide to restrict opening more than one third, spare set of jets, the ones in it wer again for Euro emissions. I didn't start the bike until everything was changed but I would think about twenty pounds of junk was taken off a bike that had been shipped across the Atlantic. See how much it costs to ship twenty plus pounds then times that by how many machines are shipped. The bikes when they come to the US have a sticker on the tank (for off road use only) if the importer can use this fact to reduce the weight of the bike, and reduce the cost of the parts put on the bike before it is shipped. Makes a lot of sense to do this before they are shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgshannon Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Our local dealer reports that the US bikes will be imported without any lights, control switches on tha bars, or restrictors of any kind. The money and materials wasted on bikes going to the US was realized, and eliminated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munch Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 the factory make one bike for all , cant see that myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt Posted December 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 (edited) The dealer in Calgary & importer here in Canada are aware of the restrictors. I agree about the lights and mirrors not being there. I think the bikes will have restictors in them. Honda has to much property in the USA & Canada not to limit the bikes. I guess time will tell? BillyT Edited December 22, 2004 by BillyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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