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Posted: **Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:53 pm**

Hey from Glasgow!

Recently bought an old ex race 4xv from Northern Ireland - popped a daytime on it and rode it back to Scotland. I plan to do some exciting/radical things to it over the winter incl: new subframe/seat unit - alloy endurance tank - engine blueprint/flowed... I want it to still look like an R1..but like it's on steroids - fat/minimal..

Posted: **Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:16 pm**

First image was taken at Larne waiting for the ferry. Once I got back the lower fairing was removed to see what was left of the pipe.. turns out that there was not a bad looking full system living under all of that ghastly looking exhaust wrap - result!

- all I need to do now is chop the bad bit off the silencer and it'll be good to blow..

Posted: **Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:07 am**

Hi Doug and welcome to the forum, good bunch of guys and girls on this forum.

Looking at your back catalog you should fit right in

Posted: **Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:45 am**

Welcome to the forum Doug, as Mark says, this is a great forum and actually more like a community of knowledgeable (except me) helpful and supportive guys n gals.

Looking forward to see what you do to your new pride and joy.

Welcome

Stephen

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Posted: **Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:48 am**

Welcome in Bud.
Just seen your previous collection too so can imagine where this one’s going!! Enjoy the project and keep us in the loop.

Posted: **Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:14 am**

Welcome, looks like a fun project.

Posted: **Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:21 am**

Thanks for the hospitality - appreciated, guys!

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I'm hoping to inspire and also develop some interesting accessories for the original R1 along the way! Watch this space..

All the best from Glasgow!

Posted: **Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:33 am**

welcome in pal

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Posted: **Fri Sep 13, 2019 3:18 pm**

Welcome in doug
Enjoy playing with the 4xv

i love those old Gixxers , its thar frame and tank , i've had a few mates with them and they pull like a train

Posted: **Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:29 pm**

Welcome in to the forum mate, be interested to know what mods you plan.

I have a Lacomoto M1 seatunit and tempted to build an M1 replica so interested what your plans are

Posted: **Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:12 am**

jompy wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 3:18 pm Welcome in doug
Enjoy playing with the 4xv
i love those old Gixxers , its thar frame and tank , i've had a few mates with them and they pull like a train

Uh huh the GSXR11'S are proper addictive, owned four of them - two were 1216's, one a Bob Farnham motor and the other a Mistral Performance motor ...crank connected to the back wheel material! Love the torque they produce..

Posted: **Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:18 am**

r1Mike wrote: ↑Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:29 pm Welcome in to the forum mate, be interested to know what mods you plan.

I have a Lacomoto M1 seatunit and tempted to build an M1 replica so interested what your plans are

Loving the Crazy Garage (Korean mob) S1000RR at the moment..the Yam might be heading in a similar direction

Posted: **Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:58 am**

boardsofcanada wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:12 am
jompy wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 3:18 pm Welcome in doug
Enjoy playing with the 4xv
i love those old Gixxers , its thar frame and tank , i've had a few mates with them and they pull like a train
Uh huh the GSXR11'S are proper addictive, owned four of them - two were 1216's, one a Bob Farnham motor and the other a Mistral Performance motor ...crank connected to the back wheel material! Love the torque they produce..

..Here they are! - Black one was the Mistral engined beastie (my favourite)..the hippie on the left is me

Posted: **Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:45 am**

Bit of progress over the last couple of weeks - plenty time on my hands these days..

Posted: **Fri Apr 24, 2020 6:16 am**

Welcome back buddy , it's getting there

Posted: **Fri Apr 24, 2020 8:00 am**

Looking good !

Posted: **Fri Apr 24, 2020 8:03 am**

Welcome to the madness , nice gixsrs

Posted: **Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:44 pm**

boardsofcanada wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:18 am
r1Mike wrote: ↑Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:29 pm Welcome in to the forum mate, be interested to know what mods you plan.

I have a Lacomoto M1 seatunit and tempted to build an M1 replica so interested what your plans are
Loving the Crazy Garage (Korean mob) S1000RR at the moment..the Yam might be heading in a similar direction

That is somehow quite appealing to me. And welcome btw - Awesome forum!

Posted: **Fri Apr 24, 2020 5:24 pm**

boardsofcanada wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:58 am
boardsofcanada wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:12 am
jompy wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 3:18 pm

Wasnt that reg in the background mentioned in another thread recently?

Posted: **Fri Apr 24, 2020 5:28 pm**

Paulos wrote: ↑Fri Apr 24, 2020 5:24 pm
boardsofcanada wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:58 am
boardsofcanada wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:12 am
jompy wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 3:18 pm

Wasnt that reg in the background mentioned in another thread recently?
Well spotted that man

Posted: **Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:34 pm**

Paulos wrote: ↑Fri Apr 24, 2020 5:24 pm
boardsofcanada wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:58 am
boardsofcanada wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:12 am
jompy wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 3:18 pm

Wasnt that reg in the background mentioned in another thread recently?
Yes . I spotted it in Cardiff area a couple of days ago. Good wheelie from it .

Posted: **Sun Apr 26, 2020 4:27 am**

Looking good Doug

Paul.... well spotted

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Posted: **Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:57 am**

boardsofcanada wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:18 am
r1Mike wrote: ↑Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:29 pm Welcome in to the forum mate, be interested to know what mods you plan.

I have a Lacomoto M1 seatunit and tempted to build an M1 replica so interested what your plans are
Loving the Crazy Garage (Korean mob) S1000RR at the moment..the Yam might be heading in a similar direction

Now that I could live with

Posted: **Wed May 06, 2020 8:41 pm**

Thanks guys

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I'm designing a GP-style minimal subframe cage for the R1 - it'll be a bolt together and bolt on job ..obviously the existing sub will be removed and fixing points set in place to take the new unit. It's a very simple DIY job..if you can get past the initial freaky moment of chopping your bike to bits with a grinder

This is my current mockup of the bike - I'm getting an R1M race seat unit delivered tomorrow and I'll be setting it in place to see how it looks...the wavy side flashes of the M unit will be getting removed and I'll be going with the minimal dart look..which looks a lot like a cross between a 2006 R6 and an RC8 seat unit. Interesting stuff, so I'll pop up an image tomorrow

Subframe will look a lot like this un:

Posted: **Sat May 16, 2020 8:35 pm**

Danf1 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:57 am
boardsofcanada wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:18 am
r1Mike wrote: ↑Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:29 pm Welcome in to the forum mate, be interested to know what mods you plan.

I have a Lacomoto M1 seatunit and tempted to build an M1 replica so interested what your plans are
Loving the Crazy Garage (Korean mob) S1000RR at the moment..the Yam might be heading in a similar direction

Now that I could live with

The Korean BMW is an absolute peach of a build! M1 replica sounds interesting..although I do find the overall appearance of them a bit boxy.

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