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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 [emoji3]

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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 [emoji846]

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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 [emoji6]

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 [emoji6]

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 [emoji6]
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 [emoji1303][emoji4]

Paul.... well spotted [emoji1303][emoji4]

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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 [emoji6]
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 [emoji6]
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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