How did the bike run with the extra base gasket did you lose much power thinking about doing the same to mine

Can't say that it made much difference at all.The biggest change to making it start easier was getting someone who really knows what they are doing with the tps and idle adjustment.

Thanks rich i had the tps reset and the bike runs fine just have trouble starting it when sat down ,starts first kick when i am stood up or leaning on something,just thought lowering the compression might help it start when not stood up other wise great bike had it 14 months now not had any break.Its a 2014 factory r with standard easy star systerm.