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Noggin
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PostPosted: 22:40 - 15 Jan 2007    Post subject: Plans for the new year... Reply with quote
Ok guys and gals I'm trying to set up a plan for this year in regards to my R6.

Opinions/ideas/anticipated problems appreciated.

1: Replace yokes and forks with '98 R1 items
2: Jet kit (not sure on brand- recommendations?)
3: Replacement air filter (not sure on brand- recommendations?)

Any other ideas people?

Last year I changed the brake hoses for goodridge stainless ones, put on renthal/tsukabi chain and sprocket set, LED rear lights (from 2001 model), blue flame exhaust, michelin pilot power tyres.

Thanks in advance

Craig G(Noggin)
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Wooly R6
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PostPosted: 22:44 - 15 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
1. dont bother replacing the forks - whats wrong with the ones you have
2. only re jet if you have to
3. i can live with an air filter

just ride the damn thing
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PostPosted: 22:44 - 15 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
if you want some R1 forks, BUY AN R1
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Noggin
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PostPosted: 22:52 - 15 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ok, fair point ^^^

I can't afford to buy/insure an R1...

I'm kind of getting into playing with things now that I've done the basic stuff. Maybe I'm reading PB a bit too much?

What sort of performance gains would I get from a jet kit combined with an air filter?


Craig G(Noggin)
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PostPosted: 22:54 - 15 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Noggin wrote:
What sort of performance gains would I get from a jet kit combined with an air filter?


Maybe 5bhp or so through the range with a filling in of any dips.

Unless you put a '98 R1 jet kit & air filter in there, in which case you will gain at least 400bhp. Wink
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Noggin
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PostPosted: 22:57 - 15 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I hadn't thought about the geometry actually, and i suppose that it would be harder sprung to cope with the heavier weight...

Me and my stupid brain, I just like the look of USD forks. I'm trying to individualise (if its a word) the bike, especially as its 9 years old now. I love riding my bike, but with a bad back at the moment, that's not going to happen, so I may as well have a tinker with it and get it how I like it.


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PostPosted: 22:58 - 15 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Noggin wrote:

What sort of performance gains would I get from a jet kit combined with an air filter?

From what I know; best 'gain' you'll get is telling people down the pub you've got it fitted Smile.

It may add a bit of power and if set up right should smooth the power delivery - but that's probably going to partly come from just cleaning the carb.

So I'd offer my stock answer; if you want a faster bike get some track time, or turn your right hand more Smile. PB does talk about riding as well as bling you know! Razz

Blue: I believe it is good bolted straight on; they are pretty similar bikes. However I would be spending the money on revised fork internals set up to suit the rider, which will offer a much better improvement I reckon.
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 22:59 - 15 Jan 2007    Post subject: Re: Plans for the new year... Reply with quote
Noggin wrote:
1: Replace yokes and forks with '98 R1 items


Budget on getting someone to sort out the spring rates and damping.

Noggin wrote:
2: Jet kit (not sure on brand- recommendations?)


More important is getting it set up by someone who knows what they are doing.

Noggin wrote:
3: Replacement air filter (not sure on brand- recommendations?)


Small increase in power if you are lucky.

All the best

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PostPosted: 23:00 - 15 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
The 98 R1 parts will reject the attempted graft as being inferior, and seperate from them.
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Noggin
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PostPosted: 10:28 - 16 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
^^^

This one didn't!

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Davo
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PostPosted: 12:29 - 16 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Noggin, get yourself booked on some trackdays, learn how to push the bike harder.

I've also found getting the suspension setup made a great deal of difference.
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Noggin
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PostPosted: 12:41 - 16 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm not sure about track days because I'm on a restricted licence. Some places don't let you on do they?

I'll probably have to wait til my restriction is up in august.

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PostPosted: 13:01 - 16 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Other places do.

Mallory I didn't even have my licence looked at!
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PostPosted: 14:14 - 16 Jan 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Silverstone is also OK on a restricted licence, just mainly MSV circuits & Focused Events that don't allow them.
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