A MiniTwin is Born

[yorkie_chris]

Here is the build of Berlins MiniTwin which I'll post up pics of as it progresses.

Starting off with "Bucket" the fairly well used ex-Messie ex-Bigape K1. Which was dropped off here yesterday. A quick connection of a fresh battery saw it burst into noisy life. The stubby pipe sounded rather naughty (in an enclosed space, WHAT?) but as assured the motor ran sweet as a nut.



The intention; Reduce weight, and simplify. Add a smattering of pukka high quality race parts and then wait for Carl to crash it.


Cheers

Yorkie_"WHAT?"_Chris

[yorkie_chris]

Then begins the process of weight reduction.
Starting with getting rid of some of the wiring. electrics from Stig-of the-"Wiring isn't my strong point"-Dump



And I thought my "loom of doom" was confusing. Ah well, out with the cutters.


On with the weight reduction. A little percussive persuasion saw most of the unnecessary components removed.

Won't be needing this lot:



(Ok maybe the ignition unit can stay)


Yorkie_"the hammer"_Chris

Looking good, very interested in following this, as I'd like to build myself a minitwin/NBC race bike some day. Make sure you take lots of pics and keep up the good work

K1 with an 03 plate?

I like readin people projects, so i shall be following this closley.plus i wouldnt mind havin a go meself either.
keep up the good work

[DarrenSV650S]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Then begins the process of weight reduction.
Starting with getting rid of some of the wiring. electrics from Stig-of the-"Wiring isn't my strong point"-Dump



And I thought my "loom of doom" was confusing. Ah well, out with the cutters.

Seriously, wtf is that all about?!

Look forward to seeing what this turns out like. Will it be faster than yours Chris?

[dizzyblonde]

I shall give you a weight reduction tip....give me the can

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by speedplay

K1 with an 03 plate?

Yes, must have been late registered, old stock or something.

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

Seriously, wtf is that all about?!

Look forward to seeing what this turns out like. Will it be faster than yours Chris?

Minitwin regs mean 72bhp SAE cap... whereas mine has trick camshafts and few other goodies which mean a bit more grunt.
Also mine has far better brakes.

However, I ride like a girl, so yes it will be faster than mine.

First job.. Get that downpipe polished!

nah, second thoughts lag it, looks sexier!

Parts coming off the 600 to go onto this one include but are not limited to...

WP rear shock
GSXR600 K3 full fairing
Fairing mount and steering damper
Battery
Harris rearsets
Rear tail unit and sub frame (if it fits)
Seat
R&G bar ends
Race brake hoses back and front
Some Sticky 120/70 front rubber.
Anything else that'll fit!

I'll get these stripped off this weekend and down to you ASAP.

Chris, can you weld titanium? maybe we should "adapt" the full race pipe on the 600 to fit this?

This is the easiest build I've ever done

C

[yorkie_chris]

I can try weld Ti but it is bloody expensive thing to blow holes in . I think it is some complex stuff because of shielding needed.
Better to sell it and buy nice leo system.