At last the end of my long build is in sight! I've been modifying this '06 R1 since I bought it new, with the main intent of losing weight and improving handling. Of course that wasn't enough, so over this winter and after riding the '09 R1, I've gone for more power and especially more torque as well. The engine went in last week and hp & nms are up by 15%+. This weekend the swingarm I braced will be painted (3rd time lucky) and installed. Then I will be able to put the bike back on the ground and measure the I.D. of the headstock to get bearings for the adjustable triple clamps. So chassis & engine will be complete, photos will follow. Then, after much stuffing around with dodgy US carbon, the seat unit and solo seat cowl will have a raceplate and clear coat painted on,(different painter) to match the single headlight upper fairing. Then my dream bike WILL be back on the road after 5 months of hurdles. And more pics will follow! I'm hanging for a serious hoon, and looking forward to weighing it on my mates scales, I may be being optimistic but I reckon it's lost 25kgs+.
Check out the PSB garage for specs if you're interested, otherwise stay tuned... first pics next week.
Check out the PSB garage for specs if you're interested, otherwise stay tuned... first pics next week.

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