Ok, first off, thanks for all the posts about the power of these bikes. Here's a list of mods on this bike: Hawk pipe, race ECM, race map, breather, K&N air filter; and the worst mod is, the 19500 miles on the OD. I bought the bike with these mods, so going back to stock right now isn't an option because of money.
As for not being comfortable on the 12r yet, rolling, I have snapped the throttle wide open at 4000 RPM and she isn't comming up. I think being able to pull a wheelie in second with mostly just throttle would make me smile.
Looking into other areas that might be a quick fix, I've taken the air box and air filter off completely, leaving the carb open to see if it would make a difference. It did nothing. I did a breather. Still no difference. Changed plugs. Nothing.
Does anyone know if it could be vales, and if so what should I look or listen for? What does it mean when there is popping through the carb while down shifting?