The easiest and cheapest to increase low mid range power is a simple front sprocket change...stock is 17 go to a 16 tooth...it will rev slightly more and burn a little more gas...but will be alot faster...I just bought mine 4 weeks ago..oct 2008...has only 240 kms...thinking of pipe and powercommander,,got the sprocket allready...hope this helps...make it a great day...remski