Red - The Build! [Archive]

Turbo

18-12-2014, 11:30 PM

So, I've heard the best thing for recovering after breaking your bones is to buy another bike!
Picked this guy up from an auction today...

http://i.imgur.com/125QVfm.jpg

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

Pretty sure the front needs some attention, either that or it loves right handers...

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

Happily, removing the headlights etc. has already been taken care of by whatever it hit, but closer inspection shows a ding to the front left fork tube.

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

After checking oil and electrics etc, saw no reason not to boost up the battery and it started first try! :bounce:

http://i.imgur.com/T6CfdTx.jpg

Bit of a scuff on the right hand side. That's clearly written it off, best check the air box for oil...

http://i.imgur.com/i8e3hco.jpg

Ooooh. score! Already has a BMC filter in it.. pretty clean too!

http://i.imgur.com/2iiZgsK.jpg

Yep, just a bit of oil made it up but probably enough to make it cough out blue smoke for a while.. best clean it out.

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

Might as well do the smog block off while I'm in here...

http://i.imgur.com/Q8phWBO.jpg

Deffo need to take this god-awful thing off.. cheapest piece of junk I've ever seen!

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

Stripped! Not bad for a night's work by an invalid! Now to go buy some fast things to put on it...:thumb:

http://i.imgur.com/Ph8dok5.jpg

Phat3R

19-12-2014, 12:01 AM

Nice Owen - that's going to help your recovery! Is that a stock shock / spring?

Turbo

19-12-2014, 12:13 AM

Thanks Rick! Yes, all bouncy bits are stock at this stage.
Hoping to re-create your Ohlins valved & rebuilt front end tho, as I've heard it's ACE!
Not sure about the back end yet...

Leezx10r

19-12-2014, 05:24 AM

Looking great Owen, will be a little monster when finished.

Keep posting the progress of the build mate.

See you at the track soon

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chubb

19-12-2014, 06:11 AM

Wana make your bike go faster?? I got cams. I also got a rear Mupo shock. Heheh

Nice pickup. But what's with the pov pack block offs?? Plates cost $20

Turtle

19-12-2014, 08:07 AM

Nice little catch for a project man. Similar condition to a Gixxer 6 that I helped a mate rebuild. It was surprisingly fun stripping it down and getting excited about replacing parts.
Good thing about project bikes is you can set your own timeline. Ain't no need to go broke buying everything in one hit.

Keep us updated! :bump2: I'm keen as chips to get myself a track R6, so eager to learn about more of their potential hidden secrets/flaws.

dan

19-12-2014, 08:55 AM

Looks like this will be fun. Can't wait to have a spin ;)

Mr.Ed

19-12-2014, 09:12 AM

Turbo

19-12-2014, 09:38 AM

The new parts have arrived!!

http://ic.maxabout.us//misc/infographics//2015-Yamaha-YZF-R1M.jpg

Turbo

19-12-2014, 09:46 AM

Good luck with the build and recovery, mate!

My only comment is, WTF is with all that rust on the exhaust?? My bike is parked near the ocean and for a looooooooooooooooong time and I never had anything like that... ever!

Thanks mate and YES! That worried me too. It appears to be the cheapest mid-pipe/cat eliminator on the planet and is made from the cheapest 'metal' I've ever seen. Once removed, the headers and rest of the bike are fine tho.

Turbo

19-12-2014, 09:47 AM

Looks like this will be fun. Can't wait to have a spin ;)

2nd in line mate!

Turtle

20-12-2014, 12:52 AM

Going to look at an 08 and an 09 R6s tomorrow... These bloody threads have infected my brain and all I can think about is turning one into a track beast.
If I end up broke and homeless it's this forums fault.
Least I'll have bikes though.

Marshy

20-12-2014, 11:17 AM

Least I'll have bikes though.

Great attitude!! Love it! ;)

Turbo

24-12-2014, 10:47 AM

New front end arrived yesterday. Unpacked last night and it's fookin mint!!

http://i.imgur.com/K3Mgdcr.jpg

It's either been astonishingly well cleaned or it's not done much road time at all....

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

Forks out and we'll get to work on the re-spring, service and super awesome shim stack! :happy:

http://i.imgur.com/eTSxF7Q.jpg

Turtle

31-12-2014, 12:20 AM

Them be some tidy forks.

Turbo

20-01-2015, 09:00 AM

A wee bit more progress on the build...

The old and bent front end is now completely off. The new front end was so clean and tidy, it made sense just to swap everything and not be worried about any potential issues.
http://i.imgur.com/HWukHZv.jpg

A good opportunity to get in to the spark plugs and swap them out...
http://i.imgur.com/0uCu5uK.jpg

Can't remember which ones I changed tho...
http://i.imgur.com/S6xaXvA.jpg

New intake and fairing stay are now fitted. Managed to find an intake with the intake temp sensor intact too!! Woohoo!
http://i.imgur.com/i4YGqTT.jpg

Case covers and race frame protections from GB
http://i.imgur.com/wRRVnSV.jpg

Carbon tank sliders, essential for the wide arse tank!
http://i.imgur.com/eCyIawD.jpg

Lithium battery.. can't believe how little these things weigh?!!
http://i.imgur.com/qsYKqdR.jpg?1

Braided lines and SS Carbon rearsets...
http://i.imgur.com/sJv1fYK.jpg

New surround for the smashed up dash.. Only thing broken is the LCD speedo. Not super urgent and this one seems to do the trick.
http://i.imgur.com/WbO83e2.jpg

Got to finish the suspensions mods yet.. think we've got a shim stack sorted, just waiting on some custom guides to fit the new springs.
http://i.imgur.com/nqNFf5M.jpg

Negrogrande

20-01-2015, 12:51 PM

nice work

Leezx10r

20-01-2015, 01:12 PM

Looking good mate, keep the pics and updates coming, everyone loves a bike build

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Turtle

20-01-2015, 01:43 PM

Siiick. Can't wait to see the completion mate.

Marshy

20-01-2015, 03:54 PM

Rob H. says he sent the new spring bushes today, so hopefully they'll arrive tomorrow and the forks can go back together!

Turbo

20-01-2015, 07:54 PM

Rob H. says he sent the new spring bushes today, so hopefully they'll arrive tomorrow and the forks can go back together!

^^ Amazing!! What a legend.
Can't wait to give em a try.

Turbo

03-02-2015, 11:51 PM

Another update on the build progress..

The bike sat outside at the wreckers for a while, it must have rained as the discs were not in great shape..

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

Whipped out the rotor hone and went to town on the discs...

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

They came up a treat and should make an excellent base layer when I put the Vesrahs in!

http://i.imgur.com/LRs0lrK.jpg

Next up was the exhaust system.

http://i.imgur.com/BSV0PEw.png

Took a grinder to the collector and saved myself about 10kg in the process!!

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

Then I ground off the thingamy bits so that the Y-Pipe would fit on...

http://i.imgur.com/Dnz2aVL.jpg

The headers were looking a little tired so I set about them with some metal polish.

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

I think they came up pretty well and look great with the Arrow GP2 mid-pipe and muffler.

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

It's a decent length, all fitted up, so I'm hoping that'll translate to some good mid-range on the dyno!

http://i.imgur.com/HiUW6fz.jpg

If nothing else, I reckon it looks great!

http://i.imgur.com/BPq1IJf.jpg

Last thing for this evening was fitting the new gearing and chain... Starting to look sort of like a bike now!

http://i.imgur.com/xzbzF3P.jpg

Marshy

04-02-2015, 05:54 AM

Looks unreal!!

chubb

04-02-2015, 06:15 AM

Amazing what a little bit of elbow grease will do

Leezx10r

04-02-2015, 10:28 AM

Me like the pipe!

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Negrogrande

04-02-2015, 02:45 PM

Well done, looking good

senator8

04-02-2015, 05:01 PM

Nice work Owen.

dan

20-02-2015, 12:02 AM

Lovely!

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Turbo

18-03-2015, 10:35 PM

It's taken a while but we've finally come up with a winning fork solution.
It's involved A LOT of R&D, some brand new parts...
http://i.imgur.com/CHYKp9u.jpg

and even some custom made bits....

http://i.imgur.com/8OAqST8.jpg

but happily the forks are now done, so on they go!

http://i.imgur.com/sk0mzQo.jpg

Now that the front end is coming back together, I can re-fit the calipers with new front braided lines and Vesrah brake pads...

http://i.imgur.com/Bcpf9xA.jpg

Starting to look pretty trick down here :cool:.....

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

Last thing for tonight are the clip-ons, bars, grips, levers and switches etc.. Almost time to get out on track!!

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

stevem

19-03-2015, 03:30 AM

Good to see Owen.

Leezx10r

19-03-2015, 05:21 AM

You have been busy! Looking good mate, keep the updates coming.

dan

19-03-2015, 09:34 AM

dunno about those blue brake lines haha

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Turbo

19-03-2015, 09:49 AM

dunno about those blue brake lines haha

They keep the fluid much cooler than the red ones :nerd:

dan

19-03-2015, 10:01 AM

haha hook up air con

Turbo

19-03-2015, 10:53 PM

Tonight I changed the brown slop out for racing oil and stuck on a new filter...

http://i.imgur.com/Gd5c9YVl.jpg

Then back behind the radiator, to the coils, to fit the quick shifter harness..

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

Thread that back up the bike to the control module for the Quickshifter, in the tail... This has NFC for control via your phone!

http://i.imgur.com/1e6qaKVl.jpg

Loving the new MKIII Annitori colour scheme too...
"I LOVE GOOOOOOOLD!"

http://i.imgur.com/luyqXtQ.png

The new shift rod and microswitch get installed...

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

That makes this side... pretty much done! (The shock is in the middle so it totally doesn't count as this side :whistle:)

http://i.imgur.com/jCT283Nl.jpg

Mr.Ed

20-03-2015, 09:24 AM

I was gonna agree with but then I noticed you missed the lock wiring and the debatable side stand (I keep mine on unless racing tbh)

Turbo

20-03-2015, 09:35 AM

I was gonna agree with but then I noticed you missed the lock wiring and the debatable side stand (I keep mine on unless racing tbh)

Hahah, yeah the side stand has a bit of.. character? I'll be removing that for sure.
Not done any lock wiring at all. With my shoulder still screwed, it'll be a while before I'm racing again.

dan

20-03-2015, 11:19 AM

My shoulder is alright though....

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Turbo

20-03-2015, 11:23 AM

My shoulder is alright though....

I'm sure you and your new Kwaka will be very happy together :tongue:

Metal-Man

21-03-2015, 08:06 AM

Lookin good sicko ;-)

Turbo

25-03-2015, 12:13 AM

Replaced the old, smashed fuel tank bracket with a shiny new one from Yamaha!

http://i.imgur.com/w11M7Xal.jpg

The front end smash left me without intake temp and pressure sensors so I had to find some new ones... Checking the wiring here.

http://i.imgur.com/QZutA7nl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/eIQIFEol.jpg

Then re-terminated, no error codes so - good to go!

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

Next to make a custom, progressive quick throttle from some old PVC pipe. If you've not seen it done before, here's how it works:
First I had to cut out a section of the PVC pipe...

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

... then glue it to the throttle tube...

http://i.imgur.com/0qGbQGNl.jpg

then a smaller section on top, glue that down...

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

then dremel to the required thottle delivery cam shape. In this case, the standard amount of throttle when cracked, to help avoid accidental high sides, then progressively getting more aggressive after that...

http://i.imgur.com/1McIo1Fl.jpg

Dremmel a wee slot for the throttle cable. This part will actually make it less snatchy than the oem throttle when first cracked...

http://i.imgur.com/lY4fN6Dl.jpg

Nibbler on the assembly to allow for the new shape...

http://i.imgur.com/6sX5vCol.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/S5pFNpFl.jpg

before putting it all back together....

http://i.imgur.com/dFOwq3Al.jpg

Chucked on some new levers...

http://i.imgur.com/8hEQEXFl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/dpdBC2Kl.jpg

Fitted a new racing front reservoir and bracket...

http://i.imgur.com/aoha1fgl.jpg

It's not a Honda but damn, I love the HRC rear reservoir tube... fitted.

http://i.imgur.com/LYN3UQfl.jpg

Scratching around for things to put on now! Probs off for a flash and dyno soon...

http://i.imgur.com/Xm4HdHMl.jpg

dan

25-03-2015, 08:16 AM

*like*

Leezx10r

25-03-2015, 08:29 AM

Looking good mate, cannot wait for finished project. Well they never really get finished, but you understand ;)

Turbo

25-03-2015, 08:34 AM

Looking good mate, cannot wait for finished project. Well they never really get finished, but you understand ;)

Thanks Lee, everybody. Me neither, It's getting so close now!! :hungry:

Row

29-03-2015, 07:26 AM

This is a great build thread. Really enjoyed reading this.

Metal-Man

29-03-2015, 07:32 AM

is the R6 08 rear master cylinder a common problem?
mine feels like its a switch ... it's either on an locks up rear wheel, or it's off. Nothing in between

Marshy

29-03-2015, 08:43 AM

is the R6 08 rear master cylinder a common problem?
mine feels like its a switch ... it's either on an locks up rear wheel, or it's off. Nothing in between

This can caused by some aftermarket rearsets (eg Vortex), when the angle of the piston is not dead-straight into the master cylinder. When you press the lever, does the piston move into the m/c exactly evenly, or on an angle?

Turbo

29-03-2015, 09:35 AM

This is a great build thread. Really enjoyed reading this.

Thanks mate! Glad you've enjoyed it.
I've really enjoyed building it!!! :thumb:

is the R6 08 rear master cylinder a common problem?
mine feels like its a switch ... it's either on an locks up rear wheel, or it's off. Nothing in between

Interesting comment, do you have braided lines? We were discussing the merits of oem lines on the rear brake to get a more progressive feel, just yesterday.
The 'squish' from the oem lines would make it less like a switch and give a bit more of a progressive feel to it.
I have the rear oem on my race bike and wanted to try braided on this build to see which I preferred.

WRCPUG

30-03-2015, 07:45 PM

awesome build thread

Turbo

30-03-2015, 07:56 PM

awesome build thread

Ta mate! Coming soon to a track near you.... :eyebrows:

Metal-Man

30-03-2015, 08:59 PM

When you press the lever, does the piston move into the m/c exactly evenly, or on an angle?

dunno, have't looked at it like that ... will do now u mentioned it, tah

Metal-Man

30-03-2015, 09:00 PM

Interesting comment, do you have braided lines? We were discussing the merits of oem lines on the rear brake to get a more progressive feel, just yesterday.
The 'squish' from the oem lines would make it less like a switch and give a bit more of a progressive feel to it.
I have the rear oem on my race bike and wanted to try braided on this build to see which I preferred.

it's bog stock rear brake system.

Turbo

21-04-2015, 09:57 PM

First round of track tests finished over the weekend. New fairings haven't arrived yet so I've got Spilly's old ones on there for now...
Front end feels great! Brakes are amazing and the forks are a dream, once I got the clickers and pre-load sorted. Rear is a little soft so we'll need to get that re-sprung.
She's in at the Dyno this week. Pick her up on Thursday ahead of more testing on Friday! :peace:

http://i.imgur.com/4XMEOFY.jpg

Marshy

21-04-2015, 10:10 PM

Nice shot!!!! Cool helmet :thumb:

Turbo

22-04-2015, 11:07 AM

Nice shot!!!! Cool helmet :thumb:

Thanks! One day I'll get my knee down... ;)

Marshy

22-04-2015, 11:29 AM

Thanks! One day I'll get my knee down... ;)

So close. Keep trying.... in a year or two you'll get there. :thumb:

Turbo

22-04-2015, 11:33 AM

So close. Keep trying.... in a year or two you'll get there. :thumb:

Just need bigger knee pucks!! :laugh:

chubb

22-04-2015, 11:34 AM

Just need bigger knee pucks!! :laugh:

Stick one on top of the other!!!

Marshy

22-04-2015, 11:58 AM

Just need bigger knee pucks!! :laugh:

That's why I bought my 3-inch thick ones ;)

stevem

23-04-2015, 03:42 AM

Good stuff Sicko.

Turbo

28-04-2015, 01:53 PM

Had the second round of track testing on Friday. She's just back from the dyno so I was keen to see what had changed.
Firstly, here's what we did:

ECU Flash & Tune -
Fuel Mapping
Throttle Mapping
Inlet/Butterfly Timing
Ignition Mapping
Exup/O2 Sensor Eliminated
Immobiliser Eliminated
Dash Gear Indicator Added
Thermo Fan Temp Lowered

Before I took it to be tuned, I actually thought the bike had more grunt. This was something of an illusion as the throttle curve was all over the shop and quite unpredictable. Given the right scenario, it may well have flicked me off. The tune made it more predictable as well as giving more mid-range and outright power, adding up to 30% more fuel in some spots.

O2 sensor plug

http://i.imgur.com/gBJ3Klgl.jpg

Preload and clickers dialled in for the front end, starting to feel pretty great!

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

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

New spring for the rear. With a lot of struggling due to the frozen shoulder, managed to get this on for a few sessions at the track.

http://i.imgur.com/GgE8ZAOl.jpg

Next up I'll start race prepping it. First on goes the shark fin...

http://i.imgur.com/D55eNZol.jpg

Doesn't look as good down on the swingarm but will probably help me out more!

http://i.imgur.com/1yCyI0ol.jpg

The new fairings should be here any day now. Before I fit them up, I'll get to work on lockwire, take some pics then get her out for a race! :thumb:
http://i.imgur.com/BYT2GNcl.jpg

dan

28-04-2015, 02:29 PM

Happy with how it pulls now? How'd she feel when you put the new spring in?

Turbo

28-04-2015, 02:45 PM

Happy with how it pulls now? How'd she feel when you put the new spring in?

Yes! It's far more predictable now and the power has significantly increased, right where I need it.
Couple that with the quick throttle and quick shifter - I'm cheering!! :clap::flame:

The re-sprung shock has made a great difference to the back end too.
It was a bit wallowy before and struggled to drive forward, cleanly.
Now it's much tighter and also feels like a great improvement to the power going down. :peace:

Mr.Ed

28-04-2015, 03:19 PM

Who did you get to map your bike if you don't mind sharing? Will have to look into that at some stage... bike feels good as is other than the odd popping on deccel but I'm sure it can be improved

danga

28-04-2015, 04:37 PM

Awesome update - need me a bike like this

chubb

28-04-2015, 04:57 PM

http://i.imgur.com/BYT2GNc.jpg

What arrow pipe is that?? I want one!

Turbo

28-04-2015, 05:38 PM

Who did you get to map your bike if you don't mind sharing? Will have to look into that at some stage... bike feels good as is other than the odd popping on deccel but I'm sure it can be improved

I got it all done at Tuneboy in Hornsby.
http://www.tuneboy.com.au/

Wayne is a top bloke and REALLY knows his stuff. On top of the tuning/dyno stuff, he's working on all kinds of projects from gyro sensors (like the iPhone one) helping with TC to ECU based launch control, quick shifters and auto throttle blipping. Really fascinating what he's able to do.:nerd:

Awesome update - need me a bike like this

Me tooo!! Oh, wait...

What arrow pipe is that?? I want one!

Hahah, GP2. Not unlike yours... I know a guy ;)

chubb

28-04-2015, 06:39 PM

Mine is a no name can wanting to be an Arrow. It's the future upgrade. Haha. Let me know if it's from the ape man.

Turbo

28-04-2015, 06:44 PM

Marshy

28-04-2015, 07:33 PM

Mine is a no name can wanting to be an Arrow. It's the future upgrade. Haha. Let me know if it's from the ape man.

I thought you already got a new stainless one? It arrived the same time as mine, unless I'm going mad...

You're both right ;)

Chubb, it is from me, yes.

Sicko, chubb got the Arrow mid-pipe only, not the muffler too. Confusion reigned, as there were Arrow boxes everywhere that day.

Turbo

28-04-2015, 07:42 PM

Confusion reigned, as there were Arrow boxes everywhere that day.

I stand under you, now! :thumb:

Yeah, all the cool kids are running Arrow... :gossip:

chubb

28-04-2015, 08:54 PM

You may need another arrow box at your house. Ok stop derailing it now. Back to your build Sicko

Turbo

28-04-2015, 09:24 PM

Hahahaha, no worries mate. Keep us posted with the new pipe!

:focus:
Bonus pic of the shock, all fitted.

http://i.imgur.com/0P45NTel.jpg

Turbo

16-05-2015, 11:29 AM

With the immobiliser flashed out of the bike's ECU, theres's no need for a large key barrel on my top triple clamp.

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

So, I got out the angle grinder and cut off the bracket.

http://i.imgur.com/pFG3pZ8l.jpg

It took a while, there's a fair bit of metal there!

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

Next a bit of a file followed by some emery paper and she's smooth as a baby's bum.

http://i.imgur.com/8QceiuJl.jpg

A bit of rattle can black and it looks factory!

http://i.imgur.com/CL2fd2jl.jpg

I will need something to turn the bike on tho... Gotta be a back-lit "Arm" button!

http://i.imgur.com/vzUC0aul.jpg

Wire it in to the ignition harness...

http://i.imgur.com/g9Litfhl.jpg

http://youtu.be/eogvh1KZKOc

Then mounted it to a backing plate, beside the dash.

http://i.imgur.com/OQn22eUl.jpg

She lives!!

http://i.imgur.com/Rf78cr7l.jpg

Tonnes of space infront of the dash now!! Hmmmmm. I'd best hard wire a lap timer in...

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

Managed to source the power connector from AIM.

http://i.imgur.com/v4UgxHfl.jpg

Found some hot power on the bike and wired her in.

http://i.imgur.com/HueI8Uil.jpg

Like a bought one! :thumb: :cool:

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

http://youtu.be/V407G-hOINw

Marshy

16-05-2015, 12:55 PM

That's just pure bike porn, that is. Looks absolutely tops, mate! :thumb:

BoB

16-05-2015, 02:19 PM

Very nice.

Leezx10r

17-05-2015, 05:19 PM

Tip of the cap sir! Love it!

Negrogrande

17-05-2015, 08:06 PM

looks almost factory, great effort

Nick63

27-05-2015, 04:03 PM

really enjoyed that read and the pics.
Have you completed the build?

Would love to see the final product :-)

Nick63

27-05-2015, 04:05 PM

Sweet!!! :-)

Turbo

27-05-2015, 04:58 PM

really enjoyed that read and the pics.
Have you completed the build?

Would love to see the final product :-)

Thanks Nick! Glad you enjoyed the thread, I've loved building it. :thumb:
It's sooooo close to being finished. There's a new quick-fill keyless fuel cap (love this) to go on then some lock wire and the fairings, which have unfortunately been held up.
Once I've the shiny new fairings go on, I'll be sure to update with the finished product! :cool: :cool:

Turbo

13-06-2015, 11:17 AM

The last step in getting rid of any keys was putting on a keyless fuel cap

http://i.imgur.com/UWC10kBl.jpg

This also has the added benefit of being able to fit my new quick pour fuel jugs.
These are super cool and have a measuring scale written upside-down on the bottle so you can see how much fuel you're loading!

http://i.imgur.com/Ly8H29nl.jpg

Here it is all fitted up... you might also notice the NEW TANK COVER!

http://i.imgur.com/tSnj9Rbl.jpg

The fairings are finally here so they got fitted up and I reckon they look fantastic!
It's a WSBK paint job from a few years back that really caught my eye...
Adjusted slightly to leave room for name numbers and logos etc but here she is!

http://i.imgur.com/Ebp9Usjl.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/kUNiq6ul.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Cma1bTNl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Bb5bgPJl.jpg

Just put on some Stomp Grips and some lock wire and she'll be ready to race!

http://i.imgur.com/vlbSu9Tl.jpg

Marshy

13-06-2015, 11:35 AM

Soooooo pretty!!! :cheer:

Turbo

13-06-2015, 11:52 AM

Thanks mate! :thumb:
Here's the before and after...

http://i.imgur.com/WQ9d90Vl.png

BoB

13-06-2015, 04:29 PM

nice paint scheme . looks sweet .

KANGA

13-06-2015, 05:52 PM

Did you end up giving it a spin on Monday??

Turbo

13-06-2015, 06:12 PM

nice paint scheme . looks sweet .

Thanks Rob! Fairing from Superbike Source if you hadn't guessed!

Turbo

13-06-2015, 06:13 PM

Did you end up giving it a spin on Monday??

Nah, still had the old fairings on so it stayed in the trailer.
Couldn't handle anybody else telling me I'd bought Spilly's old bike! Lol

Little Mick

13-06-2015, 06:44 PM

Nah, still had the old fairings on so it stayed in the trailer.
Couldn't handle anybody else telling me I'd bought Spilly's old bike! Lol
Where is spilly? Given up riding?

zoidberg

13-06-2015, 07:19 PM

Soooo sweet! Pretty much my favourite R1 colour scheme, do you mind if I call you Nitro instead of Sicko now? hahah

Marshy

14-06-2015, 04:46 AM

Thanks Rob! Fairing from Superbike Source if you hadn't guessed!

:cool:

Marshy

14-06-2015, 04:47 AM

Where is spilly? Given up riding?

Can't get to grips with his ZX10R. He keeps having disastrous days on it, and not enjoying himself much at all.

danga

14-06-2015, 09:17 AM

f&$ck thats nice... gonna have find me a 13s over in the UK and hit up Marshy when I return to Oz

Leezx10r

14-06-2015, 06:59 PM

Great work Owen! Love that exhaust BTW

WRCPUG

24-06-2015, 12:12 PM

Looks great Sicko really awesome build and thread.

Marshy

11-08-2015, 06:11 PM

Some track pics from yesterday:

http://tarmactalk.com/images/red-t-1.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/images/red-t-2.jpg

Turbo

11-08-2015, 06:14 PM

I didn't even think to get pics!! Hahaha, thanks mate :thumb:

Metal-Man

11-08-2015, 09:59 PM

Some track pics from yesterday:

http://tarmactalk.com/images/red-t-1.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/images/red-t-2.jpg

That's one very schmick build right there mate

I take it it's a superbikesource fairing/paintjob?

Turbo

11-08-2015, 10:09 PM

Hahah, thanks Cam!
Yup, all from Superbike Source - Top job on the finish!! :cool:

Metal-Man

12-08-2015, 09:53 AM

Hahah, thanks Cam!
Yup, all from Superbike Source - Top job on the finish!! :cool:

:thumb:
if wetty can't repair my fairing, then it'll be a the same fairing as urs then ;-) (not same livery) :eyebrows:

Turbo

12-08-2015, 10:06 AM

Awesome! I really rate them. Same on both bikes.
Good fit, flexible where you need it and fantastic paint job! :cool:
Know what design you're after??

Metal-Man

12-08-2015, 10:11 AM

Know what design you're after??

got a few idea's up my sleeve,unlike anything anyone has ever seen on a race bike (hopefully) ;-) I'm leaning more towards a wrap, but still not 100% sure which avenue i'll take

chubb

14-08-2015, 09:16 AM

Can't get to grips with his ZX10R. He keeps having disastrous days on it, and not enjoying himself much at all.

Should ask him if he wants to sell his ZX10R to me ;)

chubb

14-08-2015, 09:24 AM

Also good looking paint work and fairings Marshy..

Marshy

14-08-2015, 06:07 PM

Also good looking paint work and fairings Marshy..

Ta mate :thumb:

Turbo

14-08-2015, 06:27 PM

Should ask him if he wants to sell his ZX10R to me ;)

He'll be down at PI for Pirelli I think.. you can ask him yourself, if you're still coming?

WRCPUG

17-08-2015, 05:36 PM

How do you ride such a god damn good looking bike with so many trick bits on it? id be too afraid of dropping it.

Turbo

17-08-2015, 05:41 PM

How do you ride such a god damn good looking bike with so many trick bits on it? id be too afraid of dropping it.

Hahaha, thanks man. That one's not for riding tho... Just for looking at. :lol:

Krackeye

17-08-2015, 06:13 PM

Looks Boss Sicko.

Turbo

17-08-2015, 08:45 PM

Looks Boss Sicko.

Thanks mate!!
Hoping to get some action shots of it out there soon. :peace:

Turbo

20-08-2015, 08:54 PM

It's been a long road to recovery but I'm happy to say, I'm now back to within half a second of my pre-injury lap times! :cool: :cool:
Just in time for the race weekend at Phillip Island next week!! :peace:

http://i.imgur.com/wpue2XMl.jpg

stevem

21-08-2015, 03:18 AM

Well done Owen, massive effort.

It's been a long road to recovery but I'm happy to say, I'm now back to within half a second of my pre-injury lap times! :cool: :cool:
Just in time for the race weekend at Phillip Island next week!! :peace:

http://i.imgur.com/wpue2XMl.jpg

Marshy

21-08-2015, 10:48 AM

Awesome shot!!!! :cool:

Leezx10r

21-08-2015, 11:31 AM

Winning [emoji119]🏻

Metal-Man

22-08-2015, 08:09 AM

Sensational matey ... great shot

danga

24-08-2015, 04:59 AM

good job! bike looks amazeballs

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Turbo

24-08-2015, 09:57 AM

Possibly the last progress update from auction to race bike....:clap:

Decided to plasti-dip the wheels red:
http://i.imgur.com/XaezyZ4h.jpg

Next bit of race prep is time to lockwire...
http://i.imgur.com/fPJLByrh.jpg

First, the caliper bolts....
http://i.imgur.com/y7XJvikh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/hDViqb4h.jpg

After flushing the coolant out with demineralised water, also drilled out the Radiator cap...
http://i.imgur.com/CMdh3Qzh.jpg

Oil filler cap...
http://i.imgur.com/CIeSiJBh.jpg

As it's an R6, there's a dipstick to do...
http://i.imgur.com/kOH7yR0h.jpg

Filter and sump plug...
http://i.imgur.com/aWdj9kFh.jpg

..and last but not least, the grips!
http://i.imgur.com/S7DRBrah.jpg

Fitted some wets, now she's ready for for the trip down to race at Phillip Island!!
http://i.imgur.com/7YZz3VFh.jpg

Thanks for all the kind words along the way, folks!! :thumb:
Also, mission accomplished with the bones healing!! Seems building bikes is the best medicine!! :lol:
As you could guess, it's been awesome fun building this. Hopefully the first of many!! :peace: