Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Project: Black Widow Venom Motorcycle (Yamaha Warrior)


2005 Yamaha Mid-Night Road Star Warrior, 12,500 miles. 102 cubic inch V-twin, 1700cc engine. 200 50/17 rear tire.

Air box and filter removed from the side and underneath the gas tank.

Churchkey Velocity Big Air Kit installed to throttle bodies.  Sensor relocation plate attached for relocating coils, air temp sensors, and vacuum.

Hand shaved Air Induction System (AIS) block off plates.

Removed AIS system.

AIS block off plates installed.

Coils and sensors relocation complete.

DynoJet Power Commander III USB for fuel management and mapping.  The allows fuel control at RPM vs. throttle positioning.

Arlen Ness mirrors and Avon "air cushion" grips, add a nice look.

Italian made Givi 755N windscreen.  Keeps wind off the chest and makes long rides a little easier.

Vance & Hines Big Shot performance exhaust.

Coil and sensor relocation cleans up the front of the motor to show off the big cylinders.

Nice clean view, had to make custom fitting for the Givi to fit.

Project complete, Mid-Night Warrior performance and style.  Weather has warmed up and now it's time to let the good times roll.

While the weather is cold and wet outside, there's plenty of time to do maintenance and improvements on your ride.  This year I decided to add some HP and style to the old Road Star Mid-Night Warrior.  Mine is a 2005 model with 12,000 miles on it. 

Performance Modifications:
  • Removed stock air box and side air filter.
  • Installed Churchkey Velocity Big Air Kit with High Flow K&N Racing Air Filters.
  • Removed stock air induction system (AIS).
  • Hand carved and installed AIS block off plates.
  • Installed DynoJet Power Commander III USB, fuel management system.
  • Removed coil hanger and coils.
  • Installed coil relocation plate, relocated vacuum lines, air temp sensors.
  • New Bridgestone Extrendra 200 50/17 rear tire.
  • Vance & Hines Bigshot exhaust.
Style Modifications:
  • Arlen Ness tear drop mirrors.
  • Avon air cushion grips.
  • Givi 755N windscreen.