FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions: Make sure to check the products pages directly for in depth descriptions and information.
BRAKING:
Q: On your web site you sell a Performance Friction 95 compound and 99 compound brake pads, what are the differences between the two compounds? What would be the ideal use for each compound?
A: The main difference between the Performance Friction 95 and 99 compounds is the amount of initial bite and overall feel at the brake handle. The 99 compound pad will have a more aggressive initial bite, where the 95 compound will trade off a little of the bite for increased feel at the brake lever. The selection between the two is just a rider preference.
CAMSHAFTS:
Q: Do I need to use the valve spring kit (Part # VK001) and the adjustable cam sprockets (Part # CS001) when I install the Graves camshaft (Part # CM005)?
A: Yes! You MUST use the upgraded valve spring kit and the adjustable cam sprockets with the Graves camshaft. The springs will increase the valve seat pressures and minimize valve float at high engine speeds. The adjustable cam sprockets are essential, to achieve precise cam timing set up required by the high performance Graves camshaft.
EXHAUSTS:
Q: Do the slip-ons (part # EX031TI & EX031TIO) for the Yamaha R1 (2004-05) come with the catalytic converter eliminator pipe (a.k.a. Y-Pipe)?
A: Yes, this part is included with the slip-ons. The Y-Pipe however is not available seperately. Make sure to check each exhaust description on our product listings for a complete reference to that information and piece included. Graves Motorsports offers a variety of exhaust configurations in the motorcycle exhaust systems that we offer.
FAIRING BRACKETS:
Q: Can I use a Graves fairing bracket with my stock headlight and/or mirrors?
A: No, these fairing brackets are designed for track use only and are not designed to support headlights or mirrors.
FENDER ELIMINATOR KITS:
Q: Do any of your fender eliminator kits have a provision for the license plate light.
A: No, our kits do not reuse the license plate. This ensures a clean look for license plate area of your motorcycle.
CLIP-ON HANDLEBARS:
Q: What diameter are your handlebars?
A:Our handlebars are 7/8 inches in diameter.
Q: How long are your handlebars?
A:Our handlebars measure 12 inches in length.
DYNOJET POWER COMMANDERS:
Q: I need a map that is not listed on your website, where can I get this?
A: All of our available maps are currently listed with each product unless it's a special "race" only map that you will need "WORKS" customer access to have. If you need one that is not listed please visit the Power Commander map database on their website at http://www.powercommander.com (then select your motorcycle to see the available maps Dynojet is offering).
Q:How do I contact Power Commander?
A:You can call Power Commander at 800-992-4993 or visit their website at www.powercommander.com
MOTORCYCLE STANDS:
Q: What size swingarm spools do most Honda and Suzuki motorcycles use?
A:The 8mm spools that Graves Motorsports offers will fit those bikes.
Q: I have a Yamaha motorcycle. What size spools do I need?
A: You need a set of 6mm spools.
REARSETS:
Q: I crashed and need some replacement for my Graves rearsets. Where can I get them?
A: We have replacement parts for all of our rearsets. Some are even available to order through our website See information on each product's listing online. If your replacement parts listed online, please call us at 818-902-1942 to order replacement parts.
SHARK GUARDS:
Q: How do the Graves 'Shark Guards' work? How do they attach to the bike?
A:The idea of the shark guard is to keep body parts away from the sprocket / chain in the event of a get off. On most bikes you will need to drill and tap a couple of small holes in the underside of the swing arm. The 2003-2005 Yamaha R6 and 2006-2009 R6S has two location points for the guard, so drilling is not required.
SLIDE STOPS:
Q: What do the slide stops do?
A: Graves Motorsports Throttle Slide Stop Kit are designed to hold the throttle slides in the fully open position. The outcome is improved throttle response and increased acceleration.
Q: Do I really need to use a Power Commander with the Slide Stops?
A: Yes, the Slide Stop Kits must be used in conjunction with a Power Commander.
SMOG BLOCK OFF PLATES:
Q: I installed your smog block off plates on my 2005-06 Suzuki GSX-R1000 and now my FI light comes on. What should I do to turn it off?
A: You will need to use a 20ohm resistor and jump the connector. This will turn off the FI light.
Q: What do the Smog Block Off Plates do?
A:Graves Motorsports Smog Block Off Plates are designed to seal off the ports on the cylinder head used by the air injection system (a.k.a smog pumps or AIS). Once these are capped off the air injection system can be safely removed. There are two reasons why you want to remove the air injection system from your bike;
1. If you are using your motorcycle on a closed course (racing, track days, etc.) you will want to remove all unnecessary equipment from your bike for reduced weight and ease of maintenance.
2. To get an accurate Air:Fuel (A/F) ratio when dynoing the bike. The air injection system pumps fresh air directly into the exhaust stream in order to burn off any unused fuel. Unfortunately by doing this the A/F ratio is thrown off by the extra “fresh air” in the exhaust stream. By removing the air injection system you can achieve an accurate A/F ratio.
TIRE WARMERS:
Q: At what temperature do your tire warmers cycle at?
A: These tire warmers are designed with performance in mind with the warmers cycling at 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit) to ensure tires don't get overcooked and are ready to go at race time. These two stage tire warmers feature a LED light to show when tires have achieved optimum cycling temperature, when green light is on tires are ready to go.
VELOCITY STACKS:
Q: I will be roadracing my 2003-04 Yamaha R6 with the Graves velocity stacks. Should I use all four velocity stacks or only two on the outside cylinders?
a: For roadracing we recommend using only two of our velocity stacks on the #1 and #4 cylinders. This will provide more power up top in the RPM range. For drag racing we recommend using all four our velocity stacks. This will provide more power down low in the RPM range.
