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by Mickyl
Wed May 03, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: R6 98-02 5EB
Topic: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 5111

Re: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion

Sorry don't come on here much. It's a pretty easy swap to be honest no major problems, it's still running like a champ!! Used the standard '00 R6 head…login to view the rest of this post
by Mickyl
Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: R6 98-02 5EB
Topic: 2003 R6 transmission swap into 2001 R^
Replies: 2
Views: 2354

Re: 2003 R6 transmission swap into 2001 R^

Its a straight swap isn't it?
by Mickyl
Sat Jun 18, 2016 7:31 am
Forum: R6 98-02 5EB
Topic: Compression adjustments on front forks.
Replies: 8
Views: 2570

Re: Compression adjustments on front forks.

Sent you a pm
by Mickyl
Wed Jun 15, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: R6 98-02 5EB
Topic: Compression adjustments on front forks.
Replies: 8
Views: 2570

Re: Compression adjustments on front forks.

Just out of interest, how much would it be to get the comp adjustment screws repaired? Mine have had to be unseized and the heads don't look great alt…login to view the rest of this post
by Mickyl
Sun Jun 12, 2016 4:42 pm
Forum: R6 98-02 5EB
Topic: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 5111

Re: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion

Bit more of an update to this. If you have vague handling as though the bike is going to wash out, change your fork oil!!! The front end on mine was l…login to view the rest of this post
by Mickyl
Sun Jun 12, 2016 4:37 pm
Forum: R6 98-02 5EB
Topic: Compression adjustments on front forks.
Replies: 8
Views: 2570

Re: Compression adjustments on front forks.

Maybe send them away to get repaired mate?
by Mickyl
Sat Jun 04, 2016 3:19 pm
Forum: R6 98-02 5EB
Topic: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 5111

Re: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion

Just a quick update to this, I've managed to get the top rear mount bolt in. Using a drill and a burr I've ground the edge of the mount that was block…login to view the rest of this post
by Mickyl
Mon May 30, 2016 7:23 pm
Forum: R6 98-02 5EB
Topic: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 5111

Re: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion

just remember for the future that the fazer head has different mounting points so it won't work, also no cam sensor I think and different internals o…login to view the rest of this post
by Mickyl
Mon May 30, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: R6 98-02 5EB
Topic: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 5111

Re: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion

Oh and if anybody has any suggestions as to a rear engine mount setup/modifications, that would be great.
by Mickyl
Mon May 30, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: R6 98-02 5EB
Topic: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 5111

Re: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion

Haven't done it but I have rebuilt several 5SL engines... IIRC engines are very similar, even the 5SL uses a lot of the same stuff. I think same wate…login to view the rest of this post
by Mickyl
Mon May 30, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hya Chaps
Replies: 8
Views: 1000

Re: Hya Chaps

welcome in mate - 4 yr break [FACE SCREAMING IN FEAR] id be sanctioning myself within the first few months ;) :) get stuck in & enjoy the forum :) Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Yes I did miss it but strangely not my 2005 R1. I found that boring on the roads unless it was doing silly spee...
by Mickyl
Mon May 30, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: R6 03-05 5SL
Topic: Bad vibes
Replies: 9
Views: 2894

Re: Bad vibes

I'd go for throttle bodies need synchronising.
by Mickyl
Mon May 30, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: engine builde 5eb ??
Replies: 2
Views: 1556

Re: engine builde 5eb ??

Just be aware that the 5EB suffers from cracked cylinder liners, so that could be your issue. I've just done a 5EB to 5SL bottom end engine conversion…login to view the rest of this post
by Mickyl
Mon May 30, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: R6 98-02 5EB
Topic: 5EB to 5SL engine conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 5111

5EB to 5SL engine conversion

Has anybody on here done this conversion before? I have 5SL bottom end bolted to my original 5EB cylinder head and carbs. I have a couple of things th…login to view the rest of this post
by Mickyl
Mon May 30, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hya Chaps
Replies: 8
Views: 1000

Re: Hya Chaps

Thanks guys. Decided to get back into bikes as I've had a 4 year break from them :oops:
by Mickyl
Mon May 30, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hya Chaps
Replies: 8
Views: 1000

Hya Chaps

Just thought I'd say Hi ;) Recently bought a 5EB R6 with cracked engine liners. My bike previous to that was a 2005 R1 and previous to that was another 5EB R6, also owned:FZR600 Genesis, TZR250 and 125 amongst others. Signed up here looking for some answers to my 5EB/5SL engine conversion. Whilst it...