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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..


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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..

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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 :clap:
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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.

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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.
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Welcome, looks like a fun project.
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Thanks for the hospitality - appreciated, guys! :))

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! :)
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Welcome in doug
Enjoy playing with the 4xv πŸ‘
i love those old Gixxers , its thar frame and tank , i've had a few mates with them and they pull like a train πŸ‘Œ
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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
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jompy wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 3:18 pm Welcome in doug
Enjoy playing with the 4xv πŸ‘
i love those old Gixxers , its thar frame and tank , i've had a few mates with them and they pull like a train πŸ‘Œ
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..:)
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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 Image
Loving the Crazy Garage (Korean mob) S1000RR at the moment..the Yam might be heading in a similar direction :)
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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 πŸ‘
i love those old Gixxers , its thar frame and tank , i've had a few mates with them and they pull like a train πŸ‘Œ
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 :D


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

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Welcome back buddy , it's getting there πŸ‘
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Looking good !
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:clap: Welcome to the madness , nice gixsrs
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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 Image
Loving the Crazy Garage (Korean mob) S1000RR at the moment..the Yam might be heading in a similar direction :)
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That is somehow quite appealing to me. And welcome btw - Awesome forum!
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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


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


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


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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 .
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Looking good Doug

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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 Image
Loving the Crazy Garage (Korean mob) S1000RR at the moment..the Yam might be heading in a similar direction :)
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Now that I could live with😍😍
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Thanks guys :))

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 :evil:

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
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Subframe will look a lot like this un:
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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 Image
Loving the Crazy Garage (Korean mob) S1000RR at the moment..the Yam might be heading in a similar direction :)
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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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