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A few photo's of my race bike project for 2008. Its a K3 naked thats being converted.
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This race pipe sounds awesome :-)
John 675
23-02-08, 07:51 PM
are they stealth discs? looks like its coming on well
are they stealth discs? looks like its coming on well
They are EBC Pro Lite race discs, total bargain at £80 each new!
Most of the mechanical stuff is finished now, total brake system strip and rebuild, new race pipe, rearsets etc. I'm really impressed with the sound from the exhaust. Was a real pain in the ass that the previous owner ground off the fairing bracket lugs to fit streetfighter lights so had to weld a new mounting on today. Next big job is the bodywork :-s
Cant wait to get it on the track though.
DarrenSV650S
23-02-08, 08:44 PM
how much was the system
Blue_SV650S
23-02-08, 08:50 PM
Cool http://planetsmilies.net/cool-smiley-4971.gif
what's the cost tally at so far? :-s
metalmonkey
23-02-08, 08:58 PM
Cool http://planetsmilies.net/cool-smiley-4971.gif
what's the cost tally at so far? :-s
Hey was wondering the same, what have you in terms of race prepping it as well?
Cool http://planetsmilies.net/cool-smiley-4971.gif
what's the cost tally at so far? :-s
Around £1200 so far after buying the bike. The race system was £430, bought that mainly for the ground clearance improvement but it sounds fantastic too. That includes bodywork though that I havent fitted yet.
Hey was wondering the same, what have you in terms of race prepping it as well?
I bought the bike as a non-runner although there was nothing wrong at all with the engine except for a crappy battery and dodgy battery connectors :-)
The brakes were seized solid and we litterally had to lift it into the van :-(
So, the prep has involved;
Stripping the bodywork and all roadgear from the bike. easier said than done!
Removing the Meta alarm from the wiring loom (what a real pain in the ass that was!) and then stripping all non-essentials from the loom.
Front fork rebuild and service along with fitting racetech emulators and fluid.
new plugs, service the air filter with new oil (it had a K&N already), fresh engine oil and filter, safety wired the filter.
Total strip down of all brakes and re-assembly. yet to add fluid later this weekend to get the brakes operational. new HH pads and EBC pro lite discs. kept the existing discs for my wet wheels. oh yeah, bought some spare wheels.
re-weld a new fairing bracket mount and add jhs fairing bracket. JHS bodywork yet to be fitted and painted.
swapped out the existing exhaust system (normal pipes and Remus can) for the Hindle system.
Removed the naked bars and added race clip-ons.
removed the existing footrests front and rear then added Diamond Racing rearsets (very nice quality), rear brake reservoir needs a new mounting as its moved with the rearsets.
yet to do....
safety wire the sump plug and oil filler cap. fit the brake lines and bleed systems. fit the bodywork and paint. fit new screen.
hopefully ready for pre-season test day on 15th March, race the day after at Anglesey. All welcome if you fancy a ride out. Anglesey is a hidden gem of a track.
Blue_SV650S
24-02-08, 11:18 AM
Cool, seems you lucked out WRT the non running presumably bargain donor bike!! 8)
What you gonna do about the rear shock?
You are not leaving much room for teething problems only testing the day before first race!! :shock:
Are you going to get it on a dyno to tune it for the new filter and system?
Cool, seems you lucked out WRT the non running presumably bargain donor bike!! 8)
What you gonna do about the rear shock?
You are not leaving much room for teething problems only testing the day before first race!! :shock:
Are you going to get it on a dyno to tune it for the new filter and system?
Yeah, it was fun to hear it fire up outside the guys house before I left ;-) Still, thats the gamble you take when you buy this stuff. As you said in another thread, its only a pile of nuts and bolts at the end of the day so everything is repairable in my book. As long as its straight then all should be fine.
As far as the shock, its a K4 GSXR1000 shock that came with the bike. Planning to leave it for now and see how we go at the first few meets but the longer term plan is to replace with something meant for the job, something like an Ohlins, HyperPro or Maxton.
I'm not expecting much in the way of problems really, mechanically I'm not doing anything radical and the engine was good already. Most of the prep work is really just about good quality servicing so if anything it'll be more reliable than when I got it.
I spoke to JHS about tuning but they advised not to bother on the FI bike. It'll be going on a dyno pretty soon just to give me an accurate graph to work from for gear changing etc but not planning any fuel changes.
Also, didnt bother with a steering damper yet. Blue have you ridden without on track? If so how does it seem?
Blue_SV650S
24-02-08, 05:17 PM
Also, didnt bother with a steering damper yet. Blue have you ridden without on track? If so how does it seem?
Mine is a curvy, I am not sure of the geometry differences or the resonate frequency's from the pointy frame, both could have impact on the requirement of a damper, but no, I've never had need for a damper on my curvy on track 8)
metalmonkey
24-02-08, 06:30 PM
What do you think the total cost will be of the bike by the time your done? How races will you do this year, which club are you with as well your up north so I'm guessing its not Bemsee.
I saw a thread on the yahoo mini twin grop about dampers, the general think was you don't need it on the SV as its doesn't power have the power of the 600 sports bikes, I guess itn personel choice but I would rather spend the money on a track day!
What do you think the total cost will be of the bike by the time your done? How races will you do this year, which club are you with as well your up north so I'm guessing its not Bemsee.
I saw a thread on the yahoo mini twin grop about dampers, the general think was you don't need it on the SV as its doesn't power have the power of the 600 sports bikes, I guess itn personel choice but I would rather spend the money on a track day!
Its a bit of a guess but I reckon the total cost including the bike will be around £2750 but there were a few things I did that you could do cheaper so a few niceties thrown in. Tyres would be on top of that at £200 a set of Pirellis, although I have a friend you works for the Pirelli BSB tyre team so hopefully might save a little.
I'll be doing around 7 meetings covering Anglesey and Oulton Park with maybe the odd track day here and there for practice if funds and time allow!
I race with the Wirral 100 club in the North West.
moved a little further along now that it actually turns corners :-)
Seat unit fitted up ready to prep and paint.
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Next is the tricky one, the front fairing :(
and here we go, squeezed into a front fairing. No screen yet, maybe tomorrow once I've dealt with the Mothers Day proceedings :-)
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Blue_SV650S
01-03-08, 06:49 PM
Are you gonna spray it?
Are you gonna spray it?
nah, thought I'ld leave it looking like that :rolleyes:
of course! havent really decided yet but as I like the existing tank colour (Grand Candy Blue is it?) I might go for that. I have to use yellow background panels for the race numbers so think it might look good.
either that or combat camo all over :)
Blue_SV650S
01-03-08, 06:56 PM
nah, thought I'ld leave it looking like that :rolleyes:
of course! havent really decided yet but as I like the existing tank colour (Grand Candy Blue is it?) I might go for that. I have to use yellow background panels for the race numbers so think it might look good.
either that or combat camo all over :)
IF you are paying for the spray job, then GCB is going to work out real expensive for you ;) ... its got a silver base coat you see ...
IF you are paying for the spray job, then GCB is going to work out real expensive for you ;) ... its got a silver base coat you see ...
Ah, I didnt know that. I did think there may be a slight shimmer from it so that must be the effect.
As its a race bike it deosnt need to be showroom condition, just nice. I have a compressor and spray kit so might just give it a go. It'll be covered in stone flecks anyway after a weekends racing :-)
Moved the photos to an external site.....
http://mike.elliottuk.googlepages.com/sv650k3racebikeproject
Blue_SV650S
03-03-08, 09:50 PM
Cool 8)
I have to say the race clipons on my curvy rub too ... I mean what wre they thinking when the designed these fairings??? ...
What make fairing is yours?
Cool 8)
I have to say the race clipons on my curvy rub too ... I mean what wre they thinking when the designed these fairings??? ...
What make fairing is yours?
The fairings are from JHS in Bristol.
I wouldnt get away with mine as they are, the bars barely move when I have levers fitted etc. doubt I'ld get through scrutineering as is. The stock clip ons should bring them up around 1.5 to 2 inches from where they are now so I should be fine.
To be fair they did tell me that the fairings were designed to fit standard bars, screen, mountings etc.
Wasnt too difficult to fit either.
Blue_SV650S
04-03-08, 09:25 AM
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If I had race clipons, I'd want to use them ... not only the lower the better, but they give you more leaverage ;)
Anyway, if the supplier pointed the bars thing out, they can't be blamed/moaned at! ;)
Yeah, I was hoping to use them. luckily I didnt spend a furtune on Harris clip-ons or similar or I would have been gutted.
Update! Paint is on, take a look at the pics with the Link below.
Blue_SV650S
14-03-08, 09:03 PM
Update! Paint is on, take a look at the pics with the Link below.
Cool, I see the 208s are on it 8)
I was gonna comment on the front master cylinder, but then I remembered it was originally an SV-N!! ;)
p.s. I think it is within the regs to ditch that chain guard ... so you might as well :)
Cool, I see the 208s are on it 8)
I was gonna comment on the front master cylinder, but then I remembered it was originally an SV-N!! ;)
p.s. I think it is within the regs to ditch that chain guard ... so you might as well :)
Yeah, I have a sneaky feeling that I'll be needing 208's this weekend. Whats the difference with the master cylinder? is it a different design on the S?
Blue_SV650S
14-03-08, 09:28 PM
Yeah, I have a sneaky feeling that I'll be needing 208's this weekend. Whats the difference with the master cylinder? is it a different design on the S?
Where was its first outing to be again? You were doing a practice day, then straight into raceday weren't you? Good luck and make sure you get pics and report back!! :)
The SVS has a separate reservoir on the master cylinder, not an integrated one like I presume must be fitted on the SV-N (due to bars), either way, I doubt it makes any performance difference, just something I noticed when looking at it! :)
Where was its first outing to be again? You were doing a practice day, then straight into raceday weren't you? Good luck and make sure you get pics and report back!! :)
First meeting is at Anglesey. Test day tomorrow and race day Sunday.
Weather forecast is for cloudy and dry, then light rain and about 7 deg Celsius. Pretty typical for Anglesey. First session at least though will be bedding in and getting used to the new bike.
Hey that was my first ever attemp at paint spraying too so pretty chuffed.:D
Sideshow#36
14-03-08, 09:48 PM
Looks good mate. I prepped my own bike and it really gives you a nice satisfying feeling doesnt it. Especially after my first race weekend and the bike performed faultlesley!
A few updates since last post. I've added a pic of the new race shock to my web site link (below). After messing around with the poor Ohlins customer service I ditched 'em and decided to use an Elka race shock from JHS. Very impressed with the quality of it, and its real light too.
That will be fitted pretty soon in time for the next race back at Anglesey.
Have spent some time on a dyno too with the bike and all looks well. Its now got a Power Commander fitted so we can tune out the flat spots and smooth out the fuelling with the race system. Back on the dyno tomorrow evening to finish things off. So far so good, its kicking out 72bhp at the rear wheel with a stock engine although I reckon we may be able to squeeze some further improvements especially further down the rev range.
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