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Posted: 12:16 - 17 Jun 2016 Post subject: |
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Passed
2 advisories;
Slight judder from rear brake - lack of use I'm guessing.
Cut in rear tyre - I've not actually seen this yet.
Happy as some bloke called Larry.
Took it for a blast after round some local twisties. Feels good! Although it is annoying having to drop a couple of gears to get past cars quickly compared to the torque of the k6.
It did have a moment and cut out. It was instant like the kill switch had been pressed and it started straight back up and didn't do it again. I'm guessing it could just be the contacts of the kill switch as when I hit the kill switch it does the exact same thing (revs drop to zero and check message comes on). I'll look at that next time I'm in the garage.
Total cost: £104.59 or £995.59 including the bike ____________________ || Past: 1991 Kawasaki ZXR 250 ~ 2003 Honda CBR 600 F Sport ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1999 Yamaha R1 ~ 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R J ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1998 Honda VTR1000F Firestorm ~ K1 GSXR 600 Track bike ~ K6 GSXR 1000 ~ 2006 Speed Triple 1050 || Current: 2005 R1 https://www.adrucore.co.uk |
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Posted: 16:27 - 12 Jul 2016 Post subject: |
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Following this - I've just bought one of these to use as a track/road bike however its a minter and I'm thinking it may be too good for track...
But hey ho, I'll give it a go. Its not a bad little bike so far! |
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I did put this in the "What you did today" thread but ill put it here too;
Took the k1 to Snetterton last week (4th July) for its first trackday and I came away with a huge smile on my face. I wasn't impressed with it on the road. The shock was too hard (crudely adjusted by previous owner) and there's a weird weave thing happening at about 30mph.
On track though, sublime. Realised after the tyres are 6 and 7 years old but had zero grip issues. Handling was spot on. Brakes where spot on. Easily a match power wise with the newer 600s which where a suprise and happily gained on them when getting on the power quickly.
180/60 rear tyre is a new one to me. On previous 180/55 I had none outside strips. On the k6 190/50 (I think) has no outside strips. The 180/60 has a few mm left on either side. More room to play!
Today I gave the k6 it's first clean since its trip to the lake district. Cleaned off the bugs on the k1 with the leftover dirty water and cleaned and adjusted both chains.
I also checked the head bearings and front wheel bearings on the k1 which all seem fine so I'm not sure where the 30mph weave is coming from. I did adjust the tightness of the head bearing so will see if it's made any difference another day.
Here's before I started because tart.
https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh163/adam673673/Mobile%20Uploads/20160705_201126_zpspsz2hzr1.jpg
Looking forward to stripping them both down over winter and turning the k1 in to a more traditional track bike.
Took both the K1 600 and K6 1000 to snetterton today (12th July)
A mate and his brother had use of the K1 and i enjoyed the K6. They both raced in a 250/400 class, this was my 3rd trackday (in 5 weeks though...).
No issues or moments but should have been in inters.
Left the micron on the k6 and took the standard just in case. The micron failed the noise test with 107db and i only gave it 4.5k revs instead of the 5.5k they asked for Standard tested at 90db.
Annoyingly there was a ducati that apparently read 109db (standard!?) but they let him on anyway. It didn't seem any louder down the straight though.
Should have a decent video of me out in front of the K1, will see when i get a linky.
Video is of the K1 flying past and then me taking 3 bikes on the finish straight
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13612397_10153781684612406_4198194900975714840_n.jpg?oh=6d4e8d40fefde2cab3b36360778b9de6&oe=58286F45
Im going to look at a set of K1 track fairings ive found for £50.
I am thinking one more track day next month before the big strip down. ____________________ || Past: 1991 Kawasaki ZXR 250 ~ 2003 Honda CBR 600 F Sport ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1999 Yamaha R1 ~ 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R J ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1998 Honda VTR1000F Firestorm ~ K1 GSXR 600 Track bike ~ K6 GSXR 1000 ~ 2006 Speed Triple 1050 || Current: 2005 R1 https://www.adrucore.co.uk |
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Posted: 12:39 - 13 Jul 2016 Post subject: |
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No they are white and advertised for a srad but they're not srad fairings. They've also been taken off ebay once I pointed it out to him.
Suspension wise, they bike is fine as it is. It feels a little funny on slow corners but then it feels funny at 30mph going straight (which I will be looking in to over winter).
I'm tempted my k tech internals in the forks and have also read up on swapping the front end for USD forks. I figured the better springs would outweigh the standard usds in performance.
I will keep my eye out on a cheap used shock or see if a stock shock from something newer bolts in. The stock shock is 15 years old now....
I think the most important thing is to get it set up for your weight though.
Only other bolt on will probably be levers and rear sets and the rest on tyres and trackdays ____________________ || Past: 1991 Kawasaki ZXR 250 ~ 2003 Honda CBR 600 F Sport ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1999 Yamaha R1 ~ 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R J ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1998 Honda VTR1000F Firestorm ~ K1 GSXR 600 Track bike ~ K6 GSXR 1000 ~ 2006 Speed Triple 1050 || Current: 2005 R1 https://www.adrucore.co.uk |
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Posted: 16:59 - 13 Jul 2016 Post subject: |
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Sounds good! I find the suspension ok for me just now, but that might change when on track. If you find any OEM shocks that bolt on please update on here |
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Oh and to keep track of cost;
Total parts cost: £154.59 or £1045.59 including the bike
Shopping list:
Levers - £13.26
Rearsets - £85.99
Hanger - £6.63
Fuel cap - £14.30
Clock bracket - Still to find
Seat cover - ~£8
Vinyl wrap - ~£35
Possible future purchases:
Fork Springs/rebuild - ~£100
Shock - £?!
Powdercoat wheels + bearings - £90
Getting carried away and getting the frame and swingarm coated - £Priceless
I'm 90% sure i will be selling the road fairings, lights etc to claw some money back - Might get £150-200? ____________________ || Past: 1991 Kawasaki ZXR 250 ~ 2003 Honda CBR 600 F Sport ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1999 Yamaha R1 ~ 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R J ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1998 Honda VTR1000F Firestorm ~ K1 GSXR 600 Track bike ~ K6 GSXR 1000 ~ 2006 Speed Triple 1050 || Current: 2005 R1 https://www.adrucore.co.uk |
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Fairings are an absolute steal for the money!! I've booked my first trackday - Oulton Park on 3rd August so I'm now looking for fairings too. Cant wait |
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Thanks for the link mate - that's the guide i used too! I'm 11 stone so used that as a base and tweaked from there and got it handling great. Glad it sorted the 30mph weave out!
11 stone with kit - your 1000 must f*cking fly with you on it |
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Apologies - 10 stone...
Is the clock bracket a requirement for running track fairings or can they be used with standard bracket? |
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Posted: 15:02 - 19 Jul 2016 Post subject: |
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The clocks attach to the headlight rather than the fairing bracket so there's nothing left when you remove the headlight.
If you've got some aluminum you can probably shape a price and drill some holes and attach it to the existing fairing bracket. You'd probably have to cut the bracket down a bit. Depends how mcuh hassle you want... ____________________ || Past: 1991 Kawasaki ZXR 250 ~ 2003 Honda CBR 600 F Sport ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1999 Yamaha R1 ~ 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R J ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1998 Honda VTR1000F Firestorm ~ K1 GSXR 600 Track bike ~ K6 GSXR 1000 ~ 2006 Speed Triple 1050 || Current: 2005 R1 https://www.adrucore.co.uk |
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You don't need clocks on track, just leave them off |
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I will likely be using this to rag around the local roads every now and then so i want a speedo. You should also have a rev counter for noise tests...
I ended up splashing out on a clock bracket from Silverback Engineering, nice chap. Its now fitted with clock attached although i did not get a picture and have not checked the fitting with the fairing.
Decided on the vinyl route rather than rattle canning. I've gone for a sort of matte electricy blue. The lowers will be black. I've wrapped a couple of small bits on the k6 (mudguard, hugger and tank infills in carbon) but never done anything of a decent size.
What a load of fuck.
Started on the seat unit. I really wanted to do each unit in one piece to avoid seams. After doing the tail in one piece I've decided ill be happy to have seams!
It shows every imperfection in the fiberglass but its decent enough. I figured that it should be easy enough to patch up when it gets knocked about. Cocked it up a little just behind the seat but i figured a bump stop will cover that
When i thought it was going on easy:
https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh163/adam673673/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20160720-WA0007_zps77cbny2z.jpg
Finished article in the daylight. Much more electric!:
https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh163/adam673673/Mobile%20Uploads/20160721_081030_zpskgfzgcxl.jpg
You can see the patch at that angle quite easily.
I'm happy enough with that. I am however dreading doing the tank.
https://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh163/adam673673/Mobile%20Uploads/20160720_232818_zps0o0kgd5y.jpg
Total now is £434.54 for parts and £1325.54 total
However i THINK i'm done spending. It will just be service items over winter. (shims/braided hoses/pads/tyres and maybe re-do the oil).
I've also got the road bits for sale which ill subtract from the price ____________________ || Past: 1991 Kawasaki ZXR 250 ~ 2003 Honda CBR 600 F Sport ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1999 Yamaha R1 ~ 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R J ~ 2004 Kawasaki ZX6R B1H 636 ~ 1998 Honda VTR1000F Firestorm ~ K1 GSXR 600 Track bike ~ K6 GSXR 1000 ~ 2006 Speed Triple 1050 || Current: 2005 R1 https://www.adrucore.co.uk |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 7 years, 249 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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