What I did today...

[Marshy]

It will be making as much as the new model RSV4 does as standard.

I suspect Kris is talking RWHP, and the published specs on the new bike is at the crank. But manufacturer claims are often wildly different from reality, so it will be very interesting to see what the new one makes at the wheel. :thumb:

[Kimbo]

I want the electronics , ha

[Kimbo]

Then again , they wont have the RR till the end of the month , so I may walk to BMW or Ducati yet. A month doesnt give me much time to get organised for Darwin

[Marshy]

I want the electronics , ha

What's changed with the electronics?

What year model is your old one?


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[Kris]

I suspect Kris is talking RWHP, and the published specs on the new bike is at the crank. But manufacturer claims are often wildly different from reality, so it will be very interesting to see what the new one makes at the wheel. :thumb:

Yep, RWHP and an APX2 bike with even a standard engine leaves behind a new RF with Marelli electronics in its dust.

Just ask Liam Wilkinson who at Mallala chose to run his APX2 bike (12 model) ahead of his blueprinted new 15 model with the new engine (but magnetti electronics)

APX2 vs Magnetti bike is WORLDS apart, even with horsepower differences.

New motor was dynoed in Sweden by a mate vs some other bikes

SST RSV4 Engine - old motor with kit cams/pistons etc - 188bhp
New RSV4 engine - 193bhp
2012 ZX10 - 191bhp
1199R - 198bhp

[Marshy]

Just ask Liam Wilkinson who at Mallala chose to run his APX2 bike (12 model) ahead of his blueprinted new 15 model with the new engine (but magnetti electronics)

Interesting!! His new bike was supposed to come with APX2. What happened?

So, what's the big difference between the two electronics packages?

[Kris]

Interesting!! His new bike was supposed to come with APX2. What happened?

So, what's the big difference between the two electronics packages?
As usual, he was stuffed around by JSG. I believe he has it now, or is close to it.

Everything - everything single thing is different. The two biggest differences I felt immediately - wheelie control and engine braking. The gearbox even shifts nicer. APX2 comes with the software the WSBK and Superstock bikes use and you can adjust every little thing, even the amount of force you place on the shifter in terms of kilograms in order for the lever to shift gear (ie do you use alot of force or a gentle tap). Just out of the box with the Aprilia supplied map its better - like WAY better

Race ECU is just not as good. I know that now after spending 3 months on the APX and being forced back to the Race ECU whilst my bike is being built.

The bikes being raced in World Superstock have the 'Black' APX2 - which lack telemetry, gps function etc but the mapping is the same

[Kris]

Kim, order a superstock bike from italy. You wont regret it - forget the road bike

[Marshy]

Kim, order a superstock bike from italy. You wont regret it - forget the road bike

+1

If I were buying the 2015 bike, this is exactly what I would do. You essentially get the APX2 for free (the SSTK racebike with APX2 and all the other racing niceties such as no key, no road gear, and all configured for racing) is the same price as a road-going RR/RF here, with none of the good bits on it. The MM-equipped bike is a lot cheaper than the road bike here, but Kris says the APX is worth the extra coin.

[Kimbo]

Yeah . but I am an old guy who races BEARS, most of my stuff will swap from my 2010 model. [ wheels and some other things]. I want launch control, and TC, mine has none of that stuff. Tho the 1299 pani has auto blipper as well, ha

[Kris]

Kimbo, just retro fit APRC then. Its actually quite easy If you need help, let me know.

Bet youll be faster on a your current bike with APRC then you will on a 1299

[Kimbo]

Thanks Kris , All good

[Marshy]

Kimbo, just retro fit APRC then.

He's totes missing the point, isn't he Kimbo?

Don't worry, I get it :D Shiny new toy with all the bling new bits to play with.

Come to think of it, Kris should be all over this... Mr Best-of-Everything!

[Kris]

:) fair enough! Get the SSTK APX2 already

I've got enough toys to play with now having just sent some audio gear back to the motherland for an upgrade

[Nelso]

Woe, some of these new bikes and mods make my head spin! I'm blown away by how far things have come in the last 5 years; these machines look absolutely awesome!

Seeing pictures of this year's new bikes has prompted a hypothetical question. How much faster are these new weapons, over (what we thought were) the weapons from 10 years ago? After racing a 20 year old and an 11 year old bike over the past couple of years, I can tell you the difference in times between my two race bikes (one is only 102hp, while the other is 155hp) is about 5 seconds per lap on the GP track at SMSP. I am amazed by the technological advances that have continually been made, but especially the last 5-6 years, and wonder what a newer bike with better geometry, 40 more hp and all the traction control/quickshifter gizmos etc, would be worth in times, over bikes from just 10 years ago? I see guys jump on newer bikes and substantially drop their times, but how much of that is the bike and how much is it the rider improving or gaining confidence? What do you guys on newer machines think would be a realistic figure that the newer bikes have gained over the bikes from, say, 10 years ago?

[Kimbo]

I do like shiney new things , ha. I want the launch and wheelie control as I am a shit starter , because I usually end up last into the first corner as I am to mechanically sympathetic, and the front to mid pack get away while you are passing the slower bikes, and I want full gyro traction control so I dont get highsided again with the rudimentary TC that the BAZZAZ gives. ouch. Hey Nelso, Carbon wheels give you around 1.5 secs a lap advantage with no other changes

[Ruckos87]

Sold the road bike[emoji22][emoji22][emoji22] hmmmm time to look at upgrading the tracker[emoji12]


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[Little Mick]

Sold the road bike[emoji22][emoji22][emoji22] hmmmm time to look at upgrading the tracker[emoji12]


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Do tell. . Bike shopping is farn

[Ruckos87]

Tossing up an up grade to a 1k but If I do I think I want something with some electronics TC mainly... I'm actually loving the CBR 600 at the moment so a 675r ore a 636 could be on the cards.
my next track days on the 10th August where a mate is giving me a session on his R1m so that could change things a little ... Lol


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[Marshy]

Sold the road bike[emoji22][emoji22][emoji22] hmmmm time to look at upgrading the tracker[emoji12]


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Have I got a deal for youuuuuuuu!! ;)

Seriously though. I'm just about to advertise a just-converted 2013 RSV4, 5k road kms, Austin Racing exhaust, new 520 DID ERV3 chain/sprockets, clip-ons, levers, etc. APRC (traction control, launch control, wheelie control). Latest software. $12,500. Pics to follow

[Marshy]

where a mate is giving me a session on his R1m so that could change things a little ... Lol

Whoa!! What an opportunity! Feedback needed!!

[Ruckos87]

Have I got a deal for youuuuuuuu!! ;)

Seriously though. I'm just about to advertise a just-converted 2013 RSV4, 5k road kms, Austin Racing exhaust, new 520 DID ERV3 chain/sprockets, clip-ons, levers, etc. APRC (traction control, launch control, wheelie control). Latest software. $12,500. Pics to follow

Interested let me know.


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[Leezx10r]

What I did today, [emoji41]
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[Little Mick]

Wet track Lee?

[Leezx10r]

Wet track Lee?

Morning was wet, but came good in the afternoon

[Marshy]

Morning was wet, but came good in the afternoon

What did you think of the track?? Good, yeah? How's Crash Corner?

[Leezx10r]

What did you think of the track?? Good, yeah? How's Crash Corner?

Track is good, great levels of grip, massive elevation.
Crash corner is "interesting" but it was the last corner before start finish straight that foxed me lol

[Turbo]

Sooooo jelly!! Sounding like great fun. :thumb:
All the best for Quali/Race!

[Breesey]

What I did not today but Saturday.....

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Turn three (crash corner) high side on some second hand radiator fluid!!! [emoji35][emoji97][emoji97][emoji97][emoji95][emoji95]

[Breesey]

No camera footage sorry, but all accounts are vertical superman 2m in air landing on other right leg or hip [emoji16][emoji15]

[Mstevo]

the last corner before start finish straight that foxed me lol

Finally got that one sussed after 3 years of going there, it's the top straight and keeping the front wheel down over the dip that keeps me on my toes, it's so quick to want to flip, crash corner just felt great from Friday on

[windy]

Holy shit mate. Not good. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Sorry to say mate. You came out a lot worse then me after my high side at turn 12. Take care mate.

[Mstevo]

Turn three (crash corner) high side on some second hand radiator fluid!!! [emoji35][emoji97][emoji97][emoji97][emoji95][emoji95]


Yes I heard someone's radiator cap didn't get refitted correctly after scrutineering, apparently you could hear it hissing back in the pits, just something else to pay attention to when getting ready to race :-/

your Xray looks nasty I hope your up and about ASAP

[Stu23]

Thinking of penning a letter to st george re scrutineering, just a note maybe the scrutes can ensure the rad cap is replaced properly after they have checked the water.. Was a D grade rider who lost his rad cap.. ( perhaps stressed and forgot in his haste to put his bike back together ) this kind of thing shouldnt happen, just a tweak of the system is all thats required to make sure it never happens again

[Turbo]

Just got off the phone with Lee!! Noooooo, sorry to hear about the crash Aaron.
That's a heck of an x-ray tho! Still in much pain lr have they gor you jacked up?? :thumb:
Sucks about the radiator cap, not something on the usual list to check for most I guess... :(

[Craig]

Thinking of penning a letter to st george re scrutineering, just a note maybe the scrutes can ensure the rad cap is replaced properly after they have checked the water.. Was a D grade rider who lost his rad cap.. ( perhaps stressed and forgot in his haste to put his bike back together ) this kind of thing shouldnt happen, just a tweak of the system is all thats required to make sure it never happens again

I think there may be a few letters being penned re Broady - like not black flagging Windy and leaving him on track with smoke pouring from his bike for almost three laps which eventually led to his high side... Very very poor


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[Breesey]

It does suck especially something so preventable. If they want to inspect lock wiring then it contradicts that buy inspecting only water is in radiator and not checking that the radiator cap I properly lock wired. Anyways that's my winge.
Ps loved the track. Got some decent laps down on the Friday it's just a shame I couldn't put them into action on race days.

[Carl-52]

Yep, and i can say that it was a shit load/full radiator capacity fluid loss at t3. I went through it first and was close to preceeding Breesey on the side of the track. Slippiest "water" i have ever hit. Lee and i were both gesturing to the marshals to stop the session.

[Breesey]

It was ridiculously slippery for "water" that's for sure. Anyway, first world problem. Lol. Back in the saddle in no time...

[Leezx10r]

It was ridiculously slippery for "water" that's for sure. Anyway, first world problem. Lol. Back in the saddle in no time...

Lets hope so iron man! You were flying on Friday 1:04 btw, for your first time at Broadford that's moving IMO

[Jakels]

Sucks to hear about all these crashes, heal up fast fellas.

For those of us without a medical degree, what is going on in that x-ray?
Broken/dislocated I've got no idea? Pretty sure it's a pelvis?

[Breesey]

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[Breesey]

That ball thing on the lhs should be connected to the femur (large leg bone) very broken.

[stevem]

Breesey sorry to hear man; rest up mate.

[Marshy]

Get well soon mate; that sucks. I feel your pain ;)

[Marshy]

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:pound: :laugh: :rofl:

[WRCPUG]

Looking like a bike now..1283

good to see its all coming together Kris. Cant wait to hear how it rides :)

[Marty]

Thinking of penning a letter to st george re scrutineering, just a note maybe the scrutes can ensure the rad cap is replaced properly after they have checked the water.. Was a D grade rider who lost his rad cap.. ( perhaps stressed and forgot in his haste to put his bike back together ) this kind of thing shouldnt happen, just a tweak of the system is all thats required to make sure it never happens again

exactly stu, the reason why they mandate lockwiring all your components is to ensure that it's all torqued up and locked in place. Having to rip your bike apart in a rush at the track increases the risk of something like this happening. Were they still actually testing the fluid? If the slippery fluid passed their test then the whole thing's a waste of time anyway:der:

[Kimbo]

I went to SMSP today , and for the first time in 9 months back on big 95. happy with everything , especially after Al Samuels O/Hd the front end. The only downside was my son was taken out by an idiot who decided that 1 foot of tarmac between he and the grass was the perfect place to pass. All good though , my son ran over his leg and probably broke it ,

[Marshy]

I went to SMSP today , and for the first time in 9 months back on big 95. happy with everything , especially after Al Samuels O/Hd the front end. The only downside was my son was taken out by an idiot who decided that 1 foot of tarmac between he and the grass was the perfect place to pass. All good though , my son ran over his leg and probably broke it ,

Good to hear you're back on the big girl, Kimbo :cool:

[Kimbo]

Thanks Nick , bit sore in the shoulders from hanging on , forgot how fast it is , especially compared to the 400, but the front end is now fantastic . Get better soon mate ,

[Marshy]

Interested let me know.


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For you, Luke. You've got my number. Give me a call if you wanna have a look ;)

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/showthread.php?1090-2013-Aprilia-RSV4-R-APRC-ABS

[Craig]

Woohoo.... More arrivals
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[Marshy]

Mmmmmmm, shiny bits!! :cool:

[Kris]

Fitted a drain pipe exhaust to the RSV4 WSBK Swingarm

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[Turbo]

Woohoo.... More arrivals
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Spare rims or are you starting from the ground up with a new build??

[Marshy]

Fitted a drain pipe exhaust to the RSV4 WSBK Swingarm

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:drool:

Holy crap, that's beeeaaauuutiful!!

[Kris]

:drool:

Holy crap, that's beeeaaauuutiful!!

Phat pipes :P Not a lot of room I tell you! Engine MIGHT hit the dyno on Sunday ;)

[Craig]

Spare rims or are you starting from the ground up with a new build??

I wish I had those kinds of $$$....

Yep just getting all the spares I need, plan on entering my first race in the next month or so.... :shocked:

[Turbo]

Fitted a drain pipe exhaust to the RSV4 WSBK Swingarm

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Ooooft, that all Ti? :thumb:

[Turbo]

I wish I had those kinds of $$$....

Just getting all the bits I need, plan on entering my first race in the next month or so.... :shocked:

Woohoooo!! What race are you entering??

[Kris]

Yep, titanium

[stevem]

unobtainium , the bits you want but can't afford

[Robbiano]

Phat pipes :P Not a lot of room I tell you! Engine MIGHT hit the dyno on Sunday ;)

Very pretty but I think Marshy will still be quicker on his 2009 RSV4 :)


Although I reckon the new bike will draw more protests than your old bike.

[Kris]

In Oz you can run whatever you want. I'll run twins with my stock bike and oz with the other. Th Vincent 1600 is custom everything so I'm not concerned about protests from fat morons like Stephen Hopper...

Half the 600 field is faster with half the horsepower. Whats your point? I built the bike for me as an interesting project. Not to have any kind of edge against or be faster than any rider.

2 posts and both useless. Do we have a troll? Welcome to the forum

[stevem]

Watching your build with interest Kris. From an engineering point of view, sensational, love it.

[Kris]

Watching your build with interest Kris. From an engineering point of view, sensational, love it.

Cheers mate. See you at round 3 :)

[Marshy]

Cannot wait to see/hear that thing in the flesh, Kris! And the dyno results will be fascinating!

Well done mate; it's been a long time coming, and clearly a labour of love. I tip my hat to you, sir! :thumb:

[Kris]

Might be a bit longer mate, still a few trickies to sort out but we are getting there!

Its a test of patience :P

[zoidberg]

I bought this and rode it, I really really liked it!

Shame it was rainy and wet everywhere. The road is scary.

[Linden]

Up the Old PHwy ... by the look of it

[Marshy]

I bought this and rode it, I really really liked it!

Shame it was rainy and wet everywhere. The road is scary.

Wow, niiiiiice!!! Very very clean.

[Marshy]

I finally finished retrofitting APRC goodness to the 09 Factory. With big thanks to Baddie for helping me swap out the whole wiring loom for a 2013 model. Now it's the complete weapon! Traction, wheelie and launch control. Shame I'm selling it.

Gyro in place:

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[zoidberg]

Up the Old PHwy ... by the look of it

Yeh, just had a cruisey run trying out the bike. So many cops and peanuts up there...

[zoidberg]

I finally finished retrofitting APRC goodness to the 09 Factory. With big thanks to Baddie for helping me swap out the whole wiring loom for a 2013 model. Now it's the complete weapon! Traction, wheelie and launch control. Shame I'm selling it.

Gyro in place:

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Marshy, all your RSV4 builds and pics drove me mental! Couldn't avoid buying my mates. Subliminal tarmactalk messaging... Hopefully catch you out at the track soon so I can pick your brain!

[Marshy]

Marshy, all your RSV4 builds and pics drove me mental! Couldn't avoid buying my mates. Subliminal tarmactalk messaging... Hopefully catch you out at the track soon so I can pick your brain!

They are an awesome bike - you'll love it (I'm sure you already do!). Happy to share the knowledge.... just let me know what you're working on and I can assist.

[Turbo]

I bought this and rode it, I really really liked it!

Shame it was rainy and wet everywhere. The road is scary.

Awesome!! You gonna track it or is it road only?

[zoidberg]

They are an awesome bike - you'll love it (I'm sure you already do!). Happy to share the knowledge.... just let me know what you're working on and I can assist.


Thanks mate, really appreciate that!

[zoidberg]

Awesome!! You gonna track it or is it road only?

Will be roadie for awhile, going to sell my R1 roadbike and keep the R1 trackie, spent too much many and have too many spares to get rid of it. I'll take both out on the 10th and 11th. Booked green on the 11th to ride the RSV4 in a more relaxed setting...

[Negrogrande]

Shame I'm selling it.


Do tell

[Little Mick]

Do tell


No getting faster for you Lawson... I cant catch you now...

[Marshy]

Do tell

'09 Factory. Just finished fitting it with complete 2013 Aprilia Factory electronics: APRC (traction, launch and wheelie control). Annitori QS PRO quickshifter. '13 Factory ECU, '13 Factory wheels. Serviced suspension and re-sprung front and rear for my weight (90 kegs), dialled in suspension and geometry (swingarm pivot, steering head angle etc). Woodcraft clipons. GB covers. SS rearsets. Arrow exhaust. DID ERV3 520 chain and sprockets, everything new, only done 1 race weekend (St George in Feb). This is the Clubsport Unlimited bike I built to have a crack at this year's championship, but injury (on the other bike, not this one!) has ruled that out. 5k road kms, only a couple of hundred track kms. Rear V02 tyre is 5 laps old, front Dunlop also quite new. Lithium battery. Magnetic hex lockwirable sump plug. Vesrah SRJL brake pads. Smog blockoff plates. Lap timer bracket. R&G carbon tank sliders. All lockwired. Carbon fibre frame covers should be here any day now. This was going to be my No.1 bike, so spared no expense. $13,900.

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[zoidberg]

That right there is bike porn! Good luck with the sale!

[Ruckos87]

'09 Factory. Just finished fitting it with complete 2013 Aprilia Factory electronics: APRC (traction, launch and wheelie control). Annitori QS PRO quickshifter. '13 Factory ECU, '13 Factory wheels. Serviced suspension and re-sprung front and rear for my weight (90 kegs), dialled in suspension and geometry (swingarm pivot, steering head angle etc). Woodcraft clipons. GB covers. SS rearsets. Arrow exhaust. DID ERV3 520 chain and sprockets, everything new, only done 1 race weekend (St George in Feb). This is the Clubsport Unlimited bike I built to have a crack at this year's championship, but injury (on the other bike, not this one!) has ruled that out. 5k road kms, only a couple of hundred track kms. Rear V02 tyre is 5 laps old, front Dunlop also quite new. Lithium battery. Magnetic hex lockwirable sump plug. Vesrah SRJL brake pads. Smog blockoff plates. Lap timer bracket. R&G carbon tank sliders. All lockwired. Carbon fibre frame covers should be here any day now. This was going to be my No.1 bike, so spared no expense. $13,900.

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That's sweet [emoji35] [emoji141][emoji379]


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[Kimbo]

Fibreglassing my good fairings to go on new bike if it ever turns up

[Marshy]

That's sweet [emoji35] [emoji141][emoji379]


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Forgot to mention the BMC race air filter. There's probably more stuff too.

[WRCPUG]

'09 Factory. Just finished fitting it with complete 2013 Aprilia Factory electronics: APRC (traction, launch and wheelie control). Annitori QS PRO quickshifter. '13 Factory ECU, '13 Factory wheels. Serviced suspension and re-sprung front and rear for my weight (90 kegs), dialled in suspension and geometry (swingarm pivot, steering head angle etc). Woodcraft clipons. GB covers. SS rearsets. Arrow exhaust. DID ERV3 520 chain and sprockets, everything new, only done 1 race weekend (St George in Feb). This is the Clubsport Unlimited bike I built to have a crack at this year's championship, but injury (on the other bike, not this one!) has ruled that out. 5k road kms, only a couple of hundred track kms. Rear V02 tyre is 5 laps old, front Dunlop also quite new. Lithium battery. Magnetic hex lockwirable sump plug. Vesrah SRJL brake pads. Smog blockoff plates. Lap timer bracket. R&G carbon tank sliders. All lockwired. Carbon fibre frame covers should be here any day now. This was going to be my No.1 bike, so spared no expense. $13,900.

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wow what a bike. Was it a real bitch to fit all the APRC gear? i cant imagine it would be cheap...unless you pinched it off another bike?

[WRCPUG]

btw marshy i'm curious how many RSV4's have you owned?

[Kimbo]

Unpacked more goodies for my RSV4

[Marshy]

wow what a bike. Was it a real bitch to fit all the APRC gear? i cant imagine it would be cheap...unless you pinched it off another bike?

The advantage of having a shed full of the same model bikes, plus building them up from a bare frame or a bare motor, is that you end up with a lot of spares. So it hasn't cost me an absolute fortune (although it's not cheep cheep either) because I've either already had or sourced cheaply many of the more expensive components. That said, there's still a fair list of bits I've bought new (or if I'm totally honest, some I have 'borrowed' off one of the other bikes until the new parts arrive). Anecdotally, it usually costs ~$1k to $1.5k to retrofit, but it depends also on whether your 09/10 dash is the old or the new version. Mine was the new version (meaning I didn't need to buy a dash too), but Breesey's was the old version. If it's got a sidestand light, it's the old one....


btw marshy i'm curious how many RSV4's have you owned?

I've lost count.... there are 4 in the workshop right now, but 2 of those have just been sold. I've built 3 or 4 others that have previously been sold. That's in the past 18 months. But mostly they are build projects, not my toys. ;)

[Marshy]

Unpacked more goodies for my RSV4

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[Stu23]

im the same Nick but with rather cheaper R6 bikes ;) lots of spares and all compatible

[Kimbo]

Just some crash protection , fuel cap, and a cheapy exhaust to go on spare bike,

[WRCPUG]

The advantage of having a shed full of the same model bikes, plus building them up from a bare frame or a bare motor, is that you end up with a lot of spares. So it hasn't cost me an absolute fortune (although it's not cheep cheep either) because I've either already had or sourced cheaply many of the more expensive components. That said, there's still a fair list of bits I've bought new (or if I'm totally honest, some I have 'borrowed' off one of the other bikes until the new parts arrive). Anecdotally, it usually costs ~$1k to $1.5k to retrofit, but it depends also on whether your 09/10 dash is the old or the new version. Mine was the new version (meaning I didn't need to buy a dash too), but Breesey's was the old version. If it's got a sidestand light, it's the old one....



I've lost count.... there are 4 in the workshop right now, but 2 of those have just been sold. I've built 3 or 4 others that have previously been sold. That's in the past 18 months. But mostly they are build projects, not my toys. ;)

interesting mate thanks for the info. Something i may consider one day is retrofitting the APRC but i think ill just focus on getting as quick as i can on a stock bike before i start to rely on modifications and TC. Would be nice though.

wow so many temperamental Italians....good to know theres an expert out there like you though :)

[WRCPUG]

Just some crash protection , fuel cap, and a cheapy exhaust to go on spare bike,

nice...how much was the cheapy exhaust?

[WRCPUG]

This shiny new radiator finally arrived today....i hate spending money on standard replacement parts when i would rather be spending it on go fast or look good bits but ahh well.
Now i can finally start putting my RSV4 back together as this has been holding me up.

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[Kimbo]

nice...how much was the cheapy exhaust?

$150.00 us plus postage, cheapest I could find anywhere. Danmoto

[Linden]

im the same Nick but with rather cheaper R6 bikes ;) lots of spares and all compatible

And me with small Ducati Monsters got to be 8 or 9 down in the workshop at the moment more than 1/2 in bits (if you count the 160,000km motors and the SRO frames - probably only 6 front ends however )

[Kimbo]

Hey Marshy, got any RSV4 fairings in stock.

[WRCPUG]

Are any of you RSV4 ppl able to help by taking some photos of their bikes (without fairings) if its not too much trouble or if you have those photos on file.

I just mounted a new radiator and need to make sure i routed all the cables correctly as and if the clearance from the throttle demand unit and radiator is correct.


Ive attached some photos of the angles i'm after. Thanks guys

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[Kris]

Looks fine. Just make sure that your throttle moves smoothly. The oem cables are very suspectable to getting twisted/tangled and as a result the throttle sticks. I moved my RBW motor up to the top of the bike

[Marshy]

All perfect, except that you see the metal ring around the throttle cables down at the demand sensor? That should be screwed in to the top radiator mount.

[WRCPUG]

All perfect, except that you see the metal ring around the throttle cables down at the demand sensor? That should be screwed in to the top radiator mount.


Farrrrkkkk thats such an effort :(

I was wondering where those metal rings went. Theres one on the other side too that holds the overflow tubes.


The demand sensor metal tubes (that the cables go on) seem pretty close to the radiator. Is that normal?

Kris- thanks i was pretty careful with the throttle cables but there are some others under there that i was too sure of (thermo fans and what not)

Also for some reason i unscrewed the earthing bolt (no idea why i did that when taking the rad???) and think ive put those back correctly. There are 3 wires going to the main earth bolt and and aother smaller one sitting on the frame. Sound right?

[Marshy]

Farrrrkkkk thats such an effort :(

I was wondering where those metal rings went. Theres one on the other side too that holds the overflow tubes.


The demand sensor metal tubes (that the cables go on) seem pretty close to the radiator. Is that normal?

Kris- thanks i was pretty careful with the throttle cables but there are some others under there that i was too sure of (thermo fans and what not)

Also for some reason i unscrewed the earthing bolt (no idea why i did that when taking the rad???) and think ive put those back correctly. There are 3 wires going to the main earth bolt and and aother smaller one sitting on the frame. Sound right?

The overflow tubes ring is attached by the bolt that holds the reservoir bottle to the rad, IIRC.

The earth attachments are right. The 3 main earths bolt to the motor, and the little piggyback earth goes to the frame.

The cables near the radiator are fine - it's never that hot. Just be careful to keep the reg/rec wires away from the exhaust headers. The headers are quite close to the wiring if you're not careful, and I can tell you from experience that the headers will melt through the wiring in about 10 seconds from dead cold..... ;)


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[Kris]

Yep sound right and one to the engine but doubt you removed that. Yes its fairly normal, just route them so nothing touches thats the main thing. For a track bike, pull the fan out on the side that has the RBW motor

[Marshy]

Hey Marshy, got any RSV4 fairings in stock.

Yes, what do you need? Painted or unpainted?


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[Kimbo]

unpainted is ok

[WRCPUG]

Yep sound right and one to the engine but doubt you removed that. Yes its fairly normal, just route them so nothing touches thats the main thing. For a track bike, pull the fan out on the side that has the RBW motor

Ok thats a good idea thanks Kris. I was going to leave the thermos in but i guess 1 is enough plus it gives me room to mount that Reg Rec in its place.

[zoidberg]

They are an awesome bike - you'll love it (I'm sure you already do!). Happy to share the knowledge.... just let me know what you're working on and I can assist.

Hey Nick,

I know this a very track oriented forum, but I have a very non track oriented question about my RSV4, so non-track oriented, it's about passenger footpegs.

To be clearer, I am after this bit:

https://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=56849

but, by friday... Need to take a girlie for a ride on friday and at the moment, I cannot mount the akra exhaust to the pillion footpegs as it's mounted to the carbon hanger instead! I've got the pillion pegs, just not that part :(

Do you happen to have it from any of your builds lying around?

Thanks mate,

Nath

[Binksy]

Perhaps hit up a local metal fab. Looks easy to make and if you could make a mock up in Cardboard and that pic and give it to em they'll probably knock it up for a case

[Linden]

On the weekend anyway

Getting dirtier (well the BOY is - but I bet I'll play as well) picked up this and $700 of Dirt clothing (ouch)
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And something for me (hopefully lives up to promise of 4-8 hp - the B4 and After Dyno will be the test - oh and Hidden Valley in 6weeks)
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[Linden]

I am after this bit:


Bunnings and a bit of flat alloy (or even steel) won't last forever but will be fine for a Friday Fang

[Ruckos87]

A few new toys to play with, seeing as a new bike is on hold for a few more mths
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/28/03f4f898482215e95ceeae0bea85339b.jpg


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[zoidberg]

Perhaps hit up a local metal fab. Looks easy to make and if you could make a mock up in Cardboard and that pic and give it to em they'll probably knock it up for a case

Yep, after seeing how much the bit was from a shop in Sydney today (no names mentioned), but $107 for a piece of metal with two little bends and two holes drilled in it, my next choice is a metal ruler with two little bends and two holes drilled in it!

Cheers!

[zoidberg]

Bunnings and a bit of flat alloy (or even steel) won't last forever but will be fine for a Friday Fang

Great minds think alike :rockon:

[Marshy]

Yep, after seeing how much the bit was from a shop in Sydney today (no names mentioned), but $107 for a piece of metal with two little bends and two holes drilled in it, my next choice is a metal ruler with two little bends and two holes drilled in it!

Cheers!

I've got one. I'll dig it out. Sounds like the going price is $106, yeah? ;)

[zoidberg]

$105.99? :boink:

Any chance I could grab it before friday? Would love to see your trackbikes and get some ideas too!

Cheers,

Nath

[Marshy]

$105.99? :boink:

Deal.

Yeah sure, call me: 0418 166 883

[Ruckos87]

Sent my membership forms to ST George.


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[Marshy]

Sent my membership forms to ST George.


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:thumb: :cool:

I got a moon boot fitted today. Much betterer......
I'm not too far away from getting back on a bike, I reckon!

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[Baddie]

😆😆😆😆😆

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[Mr.Ed]

I bet the remote got a workout over the past month though

[Marshy]

I bet the remote got a workout over the past month though

I reckon!!

Hey, do you think if I covered my toes, the moon boot would pass scrutineering?!? ;)


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[zoidberg]

It does look a little like one of those Sidi boots, colour your toes same as the moonboot, couple of stickers, you'll be good to go!

[Marshy]

It does look a little like one of those Sidi boots, colour your toes same as the moonboot, couple of stickers, you'll be good to go!

I like it!! Now, where did I put those Sidi stickers....


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[Turbo]

http://i.imgur.com/GZG3IMYl.jpg

[Mr.Ed]

http://i.imgur.com/GZG3IMYl.jpg

http://media.veryfunnypics.eu/2013/10/funny-pics-is-it-getting-gold-in-here.jpg

[Marshy]

Pimpin'!!!!! :thumb: :cool:

[Leezx10r]

Just fit a knee slider, and job one [emoji6]

[Kimbo]

pulled all the good bits off my RSV4 ,

[Jakels]

http://i.imgur.com/GZG3IMYl.jpg


And underneath the boot and skin Marshy rides on Ohlins of course

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d7/4e/55/d74e559a281667676c93617acb898375.jpg

I bet the orthopaedic surgeon got a shock (boom tish)


Neat tattoo huh

[Marshy]

And underneath the boot and skin Marshy rides on Ohlins of course

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d7/4e/55/d74e559a281667676c93617acb898375.jpg

I bet the orthopaedic surgeon got a shock (boom tish)


Neat tattoo huh

How did you get a photo of my leg?!?!?

:rofl: :pound: :laugh:

[Kimbo]

stripped down my 2015 RSV4 , sold the fairings and fitted my carbon wheels

[Marshy]

stripped down my 2015 RSV4 , sold the fairings and fitted my carbon wheels

I love the updates Kimbo, but WE NEED PICS!!!!! ;)

[stevem]

I love the updates Kimbo, but WE NEED PICS!!!!! ;)

Pictures or it didn't happen

[Kimbo]

oh OK

[Kimbo]

Today, added the crash protection, and started drilling out the exhaust valve, and sold my road fairings

[Marshy]

Nice!! Hey, that upper dash mount is exactly the same as the earlier models. Which bit is supposed to be different?

[Kimbo]

I thought so , but is only the shape of the moulded OEM upper fairing. It's the same as the old models. so all good for the new fairing Marshy. And the stock exhaust is a copy of the Acro evo 2 system.

[Negrogrande]

Need to remove the hero blobs…

[Kimbo]

Nah , Yeah waiting for rearsets to turn up

[Kimbo]

Interesting to find , the frame is adjustable for engine and headstock

[Little Mick]

Did a little shopping today for an updated tow vehicle....

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/04/9e70b05aef48c8f784759bf411800f03.jpg

[Slow bro]

Did a little shopping today for an updated tow vehicle....

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/04/9e70b05aef48c8f784759bf411800f03.jpg

Are you compensating for something Mick? Ha Ha. Looks good , no trouble towing with that mate.

[Little Mick]

Need a booster seat for it Noel ;) .
It's a good alternative for towing the next trailer and when the daughter gets into her horses. 4×4 dual fuel 5.4l... 2.5in lift on 33 inch tyres.....

[Marshy]

Fitted c/f frame covers to the '09. It's now officially finished!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/05/d4d0792321f262bd530970478a5a58fd.jpg


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[Marshy]

Oh yeah, and the R&G tank sliders too. It's the little touches, the attention to detail...

[Binksy]

Did the first colour on the my new Racers Edge nose cone

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Finally fitted a decat pipe to the r6 and pulled the PC5 off my roadbike ready to go onto the trackie.

[Leezx10r]

Did a little shopping today for an updated tow vehicle....

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/04/9e70b05aef48c8f784759bf411800f03.jpg

Love it Mick, but what the hell are you towing? Lol

[johnnyb]

Did a little shopping today for an updated tow vehicle....

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/04/9e70b05aef48c8f784759bf411800f03.jpg

Wow....how heavy is your bike?!


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[zoidberg]

Fitted c/f frame covers to the '09. It's now officially finished!

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Bloody bewdiful!

[Little Mick]

Love it Mick, but what the hell are you towing? Lol

;) fifth wheel would be nice ;)


Wow....how heavy is your bike?!


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plural Johnny ;) and if ya gonna do it, then don't wimp out on it :P

seriously though, towing the equivalent of an enclosed car float or potentially a horsefloat.. this addition has a solid 3500kg towing capacity, which a lot of new vehicles are also currently rated for, but this comes with the extra cab and tray space to do the business till the enclosed trailer gets built...

and a great mate of mine asked..Its a really nice truck, but is it what you Need?...My response..."yes I think it is...." :P

We all need toys...

:car:

[Little Mick]

here you go Lee ;)

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[Turbo]

Did a little shopping today for an updated tow vehicle....

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/04/9e70b05aef48c8f784759bf411800f03.jpg

That's badaaaaaaaasss!! :thumb: :cool:

[Turbo]

Did the first colour on the my new Racers Edge nose cone

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Finally fitted a decat pipe to the r6 and pulled the PC5 off my roadbike ready to go onto the trackie.

That's a neat looking job! Did you just rattle can??

[Turbo]

Interesting to find , the frame is adjustable for engine and headstock

and swingarm too!

[senator8]

Did a little shopping today for an updated tow vehicle....

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/04/9e70b05aef48c8f784759bf411800f03.jpg

It's the little things, that bring life's simple pleasures :tongue1:

[Leezx10r]

here you go Lee ;)

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Gold haha

[Binksy]

That's a neat looking job! Did you just rattle can??

Nah got a mate whos a painter who's helping me a heap. Trying to make sure it does look good once it's done :)

[Kimbo]

Glued on tank protectors, was able to mix and match rearsets and shift rods to get race change, organised to have suspension done in two weeks , just in time for Darwin. Sorry no pics, Check Marshy's photo for the tank guards

[Kris]

Start to fit some body work...


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[Ruckos87]

Upgraded my rec. Lic to senior national, going to get a couple of ride days in to see how I'm traveling then some race your mates and ARDC practice days, then hopefully early next year I'll get into some D grade races. [emoji4]

Also reinstalling the repaired fairings on the bike, getting some Lockwire started and a oil change while I'm at it.
Should I flush the coolant out now? Or wait until I start ARDC days? It's not required for ride days but prob early a good to start now ???


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[Marshy]

Should I flush the coolant out now? Or wait until I start ARDC days? It's not required for ride days but prob early a good to start now ???


If you give it a light flush (more like just drain the coolant and refill it with distilled water), you'll make people happy in the event of a spillage whilst still protecting the engine from rust etc. A touch of coolant still in the system is ok for anything but racing. Just remember to properly flush it before your first race meet.

Remember people, never ever let tap water anywhere near your coolant system and you'll never have any problems with rust. Once you've put tap water in it, it's a lot of flushing to ensure it's all out again. Distilled/demineralised water is cheep cheep from Bunnings in 3 litre containers. Before racing, buy a few containers and flush for a while with the motor running (pour demineralised water in the radiator, while the drain hole on the water pump is open, and the engine is running). The bike only holds a couple of litres (less than you might think), so it's not expensive to do.

[Marshy]

Fitted up a small brembo reservoir and a KurveyGirl bracket, to get the clearance needed between the fairing and reservoir.

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[Carl-52]

Checked the damage done by my mechanical incident at wakey yesterday... looks like i will walk away without major damage. I am very lucky.

Just the cast boss for 1 of the 3 front sprocket cover mounts has been broken off, usually this takes a chunk of the crankcase with it. My cases are still oil tight and sealed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[Turbo]

Call that a broken sprocket??? Pfffft!! :rofl:
Glad to hear you got away without too much damage mate! :thumb:

[Carl-52]

one tooth gone from the front, and half the teeth on the rear are now half the thickness they should be!! (with the other half bent off at a funny angle) im just thankful that it only sheared off the mount and that it didnt take the crankcase with it. It usually ends up looking like this when the cover mount gets snapped off 1350

[Little Mick]

very lucky for you and all those around you at the time Carl.. I know Joe was very thankful it didn't break through the cases.... ;)

[Carl-52]

even looking at the oil filter on there, the chain has put a hole in it along with the giant gouge. But no oil left the system, at all. My swingarm is all marked up now though... Battle scars!

[Marshy]

My swingarm is all marked up now though...

Nothing a light sand and some rattle can matt black won't fix ;)

[Turbo]

Nothing a light sand and some rattle can matt black won't fix ;)

Hahaha, my words exactly!!

[Carl-52]

might just leave it. the bike has enough marks everywhere else, dont want to make it too pretty or ill be scared to go faster.

[Little Mick]

did someone say character???

[Kimbo]

Picked my RSV4 up from SACHS to KTECH suspension

[Turbo]

Picked my RSV4 up from SACHS to KTECH suspension

Pics or it didn't happen!! Lol

[Kimbo]

Gee tough audience

[Turbo]

Ooooft!! That's gorgeous!!
nice work mate. :cool:
Tried em yet? I love my K-Techs.

[Kimbo]

Not yet , it will be on the truck to Darwin next week for BEARS racing . the standard suspenion is very strange, shock was soft then stopped . the front had springs that had the first 4 coils solid,

[Leezx10r]

Nice work Kimbo!

[Kimbo]

Thanks Leanne

[Turbo]

Eeep! Sounds weird. Look forward to hearing how she runs!

[Ruckos87]

Finally got theFarings on, couldebt start the bike. Released had the tip switch on upside down.... Even though there's a Massive arrow pointing up.[emoji35], did a few laps of my test area, http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/22/0a9a20e7e99d75613c415ec825542c7c.jpg1st time riding a bike since my crash. I loved it, not sure my neighbours did so much. Had to adjust the Cilpons a touch. Which got me thinking where do people test ride there track bikes? In the street and run the risk? At work (luckily I can) or do you just wing it until you get to the track?



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[Linden]

Bolt on HP1357 bike before me 181hp me 71.1hp -> 74.19hp but nice spread ... bit worried that playing around I've lost my 10,000 rev limiter

Oh and engine testing on a dyno ... doesn't have to be about power

[Marshy]

just wing it until you get to the track?

This. Thought about a lot of other options, but have always decided it wasn't worth the risk. If you build them right, they normally work fine when you get to the track. I'd absolutely love to have a test track tho, especially for suspension tuning!

[Linden]

had the tip switch on upside down.... Even though there's a Massive arrow pointing up.

so that would be a massive arrow pointing DOWN

[Carl-52]

Test track is our uber long driveway, and possibly the road if its a quiet day during work hours.

[Kimbo]

well the last 2 RSV4's have been run in at track , as I got them unregistered,

[Binksy]

I trailer the bike to a quiet country road and give it a run out in the first 3-4 gears. Let it get nice and hot so I can check for oil leaks and the like.

But I live in Canberra so it's like a 15min trailer ride to a quiet stretch of road......

[Leezx10r]

DID 520 EVR chain, 42T renthal sprocket [emoji106]

[Ruckos87]

Numbers, a slight colour change, some carbon and some tax deductions stickers . Pretty happy with it, we did manage to conceal a few recent scratches...[emoji56]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/05/3893afefe9fba91373c708c8a9fbc0dd.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/05/e2d2ab69f1d2fe2f8c3b9e15c255fcf3.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/05/f0666a96d31a82fcc3358def3f5468b3.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/05/67e8e190ab5965f4bd4c3c804cc981e6.jpg


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[zoidberg]

That blue looks awesome on there!

[Button699]

Numbers, a slight colour change, some carbon and some tax deductions stickers . Pretty happy with it, we did manage to conceal a few recent scratches...[emoji56]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/05/3893afefe9fba91373c708c8a9fbc0dd.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/05/e2d2ab69f1d2fe2f8c3b9e15c255fcf3.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/05/f0666a96d31a82fcc3358def3f5468b3.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/05/67e8e190ab5965f4bd4c3c804cc981e6.jpg


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That thing looks fucking grouse😁
I like it a lot

[Ruckos87]

A couple closer http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/06/5b721ea8ae0c25f66d0908d350e54805.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/06/632295455ba879a0ae7f7d03ec77cde1.jpg


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[Turbo]

Very tidy!! When you out for a test??

[Ruckos87]

Very tidy!! When you out for a test??

Monday. Can't wait!!!


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[Craig]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/11/2e1ca69eff2cb91f820b2238b932447d.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/11/6df0d1f8c20825918b858f07bd158f39.jpg

After my little excursion off T1 at Wakey. Lucky to get away with minimal damage.

Time for some fiberglass and new paint job I think


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[Turbo]

Woah! Bit of off roading?? :lol:
How was the damage? Other than the mud, she doesn't look too bad...

[Marshy]

Mostly just mud, by the look. Very lucky! Looks like it was due for paint anyway.....

[Craig]

Few cracks in the fairings, slight bend in the frame slider... that's it. Was definitely due for paint.... So just the excuse I needed lol!!!


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[Turbo]

Few cracks in the fairings, slight bend in the frame slider... that's it. Was definitely due for paint.... So just the excuse I needed lol!!!


Ideal scenario!! :thumb:

[Kris]

Did a bit more work on the WSBK bike. Started paint stripping the fuel tank - what a shit job!! Feel like im still high after 10hrs

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Borrowed Marco Melandri's seat, cheers bud
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Looks like a bike
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[Marshy]

Faaaaaark!

[Turbo]

:thumb: Needs more carbon tho.. :lol:

[Ruckos87]

Thinking about getting the pit bull restraint for the trailer... Sick of the bar tie downs mucking around with my grips. Thoughts ? Seems pretty good set up. Is there anything better worth looking at ? http://www.pit-bull.com/product/F0075CK-000.html



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[windy]

Thinking about getting the pit bull restraint for the trailer... Sick of the bar tie downs mucking around with my grips. Thoughts ? Seems pretty good set up. Is there anything better worth looking at ? http://www.pit-bull.com/product/F0075CK-000.html



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I have been looking at these and the t-rex tie down. Not sure which way to go..

[Turbo]

Cam has them.. what do you reckon Metal-Man?
Marshy and Steve have been using T-Rex. As long as you have the correct pickups, they seem to work really well!

http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?item=457

[Craig]

Thinking about getting the pit bull restraint for the trailer... Sick of the bar tie downs mucking around with my grips. Thoughts ? Seems pretty good set up. Is there anything better worth looking at ? http://www.pit-bull.com/product/F0075CK-000.html



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The only prob I've seen with the pit bull is changing your sprockets aka moving your back wheel can change how snug/loose your bike will lock in... No such prob with T-Rex.


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[Ruckos87]

Hmm don't mind the t-Rex either seem really simple to use and a bit less bulky when no in use....


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[Metal-Man]

Cam has them.. what do you reckon Metal-Man?
Marshy and Steve have been using T-Rex. As long as you have the correct pickups, they seem to work really well!

http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?item=457

The Pitbull Trailer Restraint is a great restraint system. You don't need a *trailer-mate* (front wheel chock) to accompany the Pitbull restraint system, as Windy says, they can be a real bitch to restrain when you've changed sprocket gearing.
If you do go for the Pitbull system, I'd only use an ocky strap around front wheel, or rope, to stop front wheel from pivoting from left to right.

[Turbo]

Is it much of a pain to fit the bike/axel part of it before rolling on to trailer?
I imagine you'd need a side stand to make it easier?

[Kris]

The Pitbull Trailer Restraint is a great restraint system. You don't need a *trailer-mate* (front wheel chock) to accompany the Pitbull restraint system, as Windy says, they can be a real bitch to restrain when you've changed sprocket gearing.
If you do go for the Pitbull system, I'd only use an ocky strap around front wheel, or rope, to stop front wheel from pivoting from left to right.

I allow my wheel to pivot, its better for the steering/triple clamps. The design of the system is so it allows the bike to naturally do what its designed to do, up/down on its suspension and allow the front wheel to move.

[Metal-Man]

Is it much of a pain to fit the bike/axel part of it before rolling on to trailer?
I imagine you'd need a side stand to make it easier?

no ... just use your race rear stand to sturdy the bike, then fit the pitbull restaint to the rear axle ... then use the ocky strap that comes with it, an hook it to the heel guard of the rearsets, or something similar, to hold it up an away from the wheel, then remove ur race stand an roll it in trailer ... simple :D

[Marshy]

no ... just use your race rear stand to sturdy the bike, then fit the pitbull restaint to the rear axle ... then use the ocky strap that comes with it, an hook it to the heel guard of the rearsets, or something similar, to hold it up an away from the wheel, then remove ur race stand an roll it in trailer ... simple :D

Faaaark! All that is simple???

T-Rex: Roll bike into trailermate. Attach two clips and add a couple of turns to tighten. Crack beer and laugh at other guy struggling with pitbull. Chat up hot chick standing nearby. ;)

[Metal-Man]

haha
then realise she's already taken

[zoidberg]

Faaaark! All that is simple???

T-Rex: Roll bike into trailermate. Attach two clips and add a couple of turns to tighten. Crack beer and laugh at other guy struggling with pitbull. Chat up hot chick standing nearby. ;)

Remember you forgot to put pants on after getting out of your leathers and are standing chatting to said hottie in your underpants. Finish beer. Alone.

[Ruckos87]

Lol ...
Watched a few more clips this arvo, looks like t-rex it is for me.


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[Metal-Man]

Remember you forgot to put pants on after getting out of your leathers and are standing chatting to said hottie in your underpants. Finish beer. Alone.

haahahahahhahaa

[stevem]

T -Rex are good mate.

[Turbo]

T -Rex are good mate.

Small arms tho...
http://tri-coaching.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/12-1-4.jpg

[Ruckos87]

Any local distributers for t-rex ? Ive emailed the U.S. 3times and ebay don't seem to stock the axle block sliders to go with them?


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[Kris]

Few little bits and bobs done on WSBK bike, close... been saying that for ages though!

The wait isnt as bad, now that I've received my 15' RSV4 RR with Race pack :)

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[Marshy]

<drool> Ooooof!! Pretty! :D

[Turbo]

When's the first outing for them, Kris?

[Kris]

Assuming Mr Nick can help me out on the fairing department tonight, next Sunday for the 15 model, run in and get a feel for the bike/gearing as im told the thing is radically different.

The new SBK engine was being timed yesterday when I dropped into the shop - I'm waiting on some secret Ohlins parts from the race department to get Mr Al to sort the shock out. Then its ready, I think.

Absolutely both bikes will be run in the EC final round. Perhaps even Winton.

[Kimbo]

Drop to a 15 tooth front sprocket, makes a big difference. Why not swap your fairings onto your new bike,

[Kris]

Nothing left of it!

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[Turbo]

Weight reduction gone a bit too far, mate...

[Kris]

Dont rkn I can ride it as is? :P

[chubb]

played with my new toy that isn't bike related.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd451/chubb35/B5DB5FD4-7EDA-4EF2-92F3-C69F864BE169.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/chubb35/media/B5DB5FD4-7EDA-4EF2-92F3-C69F864BE169.jpg.html)

[Metal-Man]

jesus ... prob worth more than ya house :p

[Marshy]

played with my new toy that isn't bike related.



Niiiiiice!! What model?

[Marshy]

Nothing left of it!

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That is sooooo shiny!!! :thumb:

[Leezx10r]

Niiiiiice!! What model?

Looks like a c63s to me. But am no pro!

[chubb]

Yep C63S.... soo much fun on 4 wheels

[Leezx10r]

Yep C63S.... soo much fun on 4 wheels

Is the RRP $160k+?

[Craig]

Turns out the stack was a bit worse than first thought.... That's one way to flush the water?!
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/04/08dcf4ec4e43e53a4ef62f07cb9fd260.jpg


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[Leezx10r]

Electronic ohlins steering damper removed.
Good old mechanical unit fitted [emoji4]
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/6891c1db3164b7fad78c067df9a4b0ce.jpg

[Turbo]

Turns out the stack was a bit worse than first thought.... That's one way to flush the water?!


EEEEP!! Yeah, at least it's running clear now...

[Turbo]

Electronic ohlins steering damper removed.
Good old mechanical unit fitted [emoji4]
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/6891c1db3164b7fad78c067df9a4b0ce.jpg

VERY tidy mate!! Did you get it from Race Dynamics?
Look forward to hearing how it goes... :thumb:

[jaswib]

Presents from Marshy
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/611557a1a936e53549c13a6c06037b56.jpg
Installed
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/801e2309b4e33b42beab5d075d6367db.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/977ed6efdafa4ccfa477fdfdd631e7c6.jpg
Painted... black of course
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/3a5cd2fc8ada92b67fe3181fe567cf75.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/41aeeffc3fa289470aa2a17cfa0ad185.jpg
And got some other goodies installed for the upcoming ardc day
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/006e3a32be85942df915c627b7468b09.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/dfae3e305e85f3ec2d684763bf3af44b.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/c256b759e0ce1191c427e9abdbe4f0ee.jpg
And mounted a couple of gopros to help me out with my body position and lines.


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[Turbo]

Looking great!!
How did you paint? Rattle can?

[jaswib]

I have a deal with a panel beater beer for paint but apparently a 4 X carton only equals black.

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[Metal-Man]

haha, good old black :thumb:

[Leezx10r]

That looks sweet in black

[Marshy]

Looks good!

Maybe try a better beer, say Coopers? Might get a better colour, although it might end up Pale-Ale-green :pound: :rofl:

[Kris]

Just needs the Lithium battery and seat added. Tape over the frame for when the carbon covers arrive (will sikaflex them onto the tape)

Ready for run in :) Thanks marshy for the fairings!

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[Marshy]

Just needs the Lithium battery and seat added. Tape over the frame for when the carbon covers arrive (will sikaflex them onto the tape)

Ready for run in :) Thanks marshy for the fairings!

Wow!! They came up alright after a good clean ;)

Looks great mate!! Can't wait to hear all about it.

[Marshy]

Opened a present.... ;)

http://tarmactalk.com/images/akra-1.jpg

[Kris]

They only took 2 litres of brake fluid and a can of Mr sheen lol. Nice pipes!

[Ruckos87]

A bit of bling just because, and a new charger .http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/07/5b472db2ef18bfc1b972d454cc4ac426.jpg


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