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Hi from Scotland
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..
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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Re: Hi from Scotland
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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Looking forward to see what you do to your new pride and joy.
Welcome
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Re: Hi from Scotland
Welcome in Bud.
Just seen your previous collection too so can imagine where this oneβs going!! Enjoy the project and keep us in the loop.
Just seen your previous collection too so can imagine where this oneβs going!! Enjoy the project and keep us in the loop.
2012 & yellow - must be one of those anni's.
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Re: Hi from Scotland
Welcome, looks like a fun project.
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Re: Hi from Scotland
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!
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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Re: Hi from Scotland
welcome in pal
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Re: Hi from Scotland
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
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
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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
I have a Lacomoto M1 seatunit and tempted to build an M1 replica so interested what your plans are
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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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Loving the Crazy Garage (Korean mob) S1000RR at the moment..the Yam might be heading in a similar direction
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..Here they are! - Black one was the Mistral engined beastie (my favourite)..the hippie on the left is meboardsofcanada wrote: βMon Sep 16, 2019 12:12 amUh 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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Looking good !
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That is somehow quite appealing to me. And welcome btw - Awesome forum!boardsofcanada wrote: βMon Sep 16, 2019 12:18 amLoving the Crazy Garage (Korean mob) S1000RR at the moment..the Yam might be heading in a similar direction
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Re: Hi from Scotland
boardsofcanada wrote: βMon Sep 16, 2019 12:58 amboardsofcanada wrote: βMon Sep 16, 2019 12:12 am
Wasnt that reg in the background mentioned in another thread recently?
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Paulos wrote: βFri Apr 24, 2020 5:24 pmWell spotted that manboardsofcanada wrote: βMon Sep 16, 2019 12:58 amWasnt that reg in the background mentioned in another thread recently?
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Paulos wrote: βFri Apr 24, 2020 5:24 pmboardsofcanada wrote: βMon Sep 16, 2019 12:58 amYes . I spotted it in Cardiff area a couple of days ago. Good wheelie from it .boardsofcanada wrote: βMon Sep 16, 2019 12:12 am
Wasnt that reg in the background mentioned in another thread recently?
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Now that I could live withboardsofcanada wrote: βMon Sep 16, 2019 12:18 amLoving the Crazy Garage (Korean mob) S1000RR at the moment..the Yam might be heading in a similar direction
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Re: Hi from Scotland
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
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:
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:
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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.Danf1 wrote: βSun Apr 26, 2020 7:57 amNow that I could live withboardsofcanada wrote: βMon Sep 16, 2019 12:18 amLoving the Crazy Garage (Korean mob) S1000RR at the moment..the Yam might be heading in a similar direction
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