Written off GSXR --> Daytime Rider (£900 all in!)

[j.silvs]

After my accident I thought that would be the end of riding. But I was wrong . For the price I was able to retain it and for what I need to put into it for it to be a summer ride out and a possible track bike it was a no brainer....

The idea is to first getting it look like this, then maybe some paint or decals:

https://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q704/joshsilverman/ed4ef38589f75a81c414f45b05d775ee_zpse4d1d295.jpg

So my gsxr went from this

https://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q704/joshsilverman/17522b2f4285f456f02ec3fcf86479f8_zpsbbae207b.jpg

To this

https://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q704/joshsilverman/78474de2d5682933810d7b0127ba54cf_zps70dbfeff.jpg

https://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q704/joshsilverman/5b6791085bdfb6ed659f483d0dd86577_zps58c38111.jpg

https://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q704/joshsilverman/5fadb133d131e7806e326b8bb501383a_zps850880c5.jpg

Had some time today so took my first go at stripping a bike. Trying to retain all fixings and also parts that I can sell in future if I no longer need them:

https://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q704/joshsilverman/312c7a11ffa44427037e2af65234c68e_zps41d86219.jpg

https://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q704/joshsilverman/f676faa63961cff416d1fae2166932a3_zpsfdf8594b.jpg

Surprisingly it was pretty easy. No nuts or bolts were a massive struggle to get off. I noticed that I have a leak for the rad coolant and as it's had a bash there I may just get a new one anyway.

Was able to refit the akra and also remove the SET valve completely.

2 hours later and this is how I left it, notice the pile of plastics at the back which are toast:

https://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q704/joshsilverman/c88eff3788d0719850fb24c23d8b66fa_zps32f60a1c.jpg

So the next stage is to take off the rad, replace the crash bung, test brakes, test suspension and various safety bits, get some track fairings and other bits.

May be a week or two before the next update but will need this done by spring!!!

[sidewinder]

Look pretty good naked

[j.silvs]

I thought that but not so sure about the street fighter look. However this gets me thinking...

https://www.bugbro.com/06StreetFighters-H-CBR954RR/honda_cbr_929_streetfighter_181.jpg

[sidewinder]

That looks nice not to overkill

[fozzym]

You may already now this and have done it but worth mentioning. Undo all nuts and bolts to release and pressure which is sure to have been caused by the crash.

Most important being all the front end ie: all the yoke bolts, top yoke bolt and the bearing nuts, clipons.
Swingarm mount, wheel spindles, shock mounts, engine mounts, subframe ect ect etc.

Basically if it can be undone, undo it.

[clancy]

Looks like it could be a nice little project really!

I would strongly advise stripping the whole bike down, and rebuilding it. For the same reasons as said above and you may find things that need replacing or tlc that you weren't aware of. Better safe than sorry. Can be done in a day so not much reason not too
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KLX 300r

[j.silvs]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I wont be able to do a re-build as I don't really have the knowledge for it unfortunately.

I was going to get someone down to have a good look over the bike but will cost me some time in labour.

Will defo look at relieving pressure etc.

[j.silvs]

little update. The following has now been ordered and will be fitted within the next couple of weeks:

New crash bobbins
new pazzo levers
full race fairings
bar end weights
indictor blank plates and led strip for brake

Pics to follow on the install

[Tungtvann]

Cool stuff. Glad you're still a biker! (Once a biker and all that). Look forward to those pics.

[j.silvs]

[P.]

[_Iain_]

[P.]

Offroad use and single seater/unable to carry passengers due to lack of pegs etc.

You will need to tape it up for the MOT.

[j.silvs]

Just a few things:

Its daytime use only

I have to have a brake light for daytime use

I am not worried about MOT and failing

[Suntan Sid]

[j.silvs]

[P.]

[_Iain_]

[P.]

You don't "require" E marks, but I'm sure some 5-0 would get picky if they were really really trying to do you for it.

Note my "Iron Cross" rear light wasn't marked, nor is the KTM

[Ste]

You don't have to have a brake light but there's nothing that says you'd fail for having one.

[P.]

[Ste]

Daytime MOT's vary a lot between testers. There's nothing which says having a brake light means you'd fail the MOT.

I've had two daytime only MOT's which were from different MOT places and both bikes had brake lights.

[Ste]

[P.]

If a light is fitted, all lights must be fitted.

It is a stop light, therefore a light.

[Ste]

https://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m1s01000301.htm

Which part of the MOT test manual says anything about having a stop light being a reason for failing the MOT?

"If a stop lamp is fitted, it must meet the requirements of this inspection"