Buying a bird - milage

[crj0007]

Thanks again people.
You all seem like a friendly bunch.
OK, so oil and filter, rectifier, wiring loom fix, CCT, already got a corbin seat on it together with a double bubble, HID lights, front springs and rear shock re-build.
Should be sorted then I think for a few miles.

 

[Jaws]

An eminently sensible list that @tu*

 

[noobie]

If it hasn't got one, a fender extender. A cheap way to keep all the crud off

 

[andyBeaker]

If it hasn't got one, a fender extender. A cheap way to keep all the crud off

Seconded!...........

 

[crj0007]

hasnt got a rear hugger so perhaps one of those.
Want some cans aswell but ill have to pull the reins in and save up.
Was looking at the ixil cans some on ebay here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401083015282?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[crj0007]

Looks like ill be putting some pennies your way shortly JAWS

 

[noobie]

A hugger is handy but I'd be in no rush until you get your rear shock rebuild then it would make sense.

Cans are a funny thing. The standards cans are bloody heavy but they seem to suite the bike. I had on my first carbie a full akropovic system, lovely sound, more like a rasp than a loud cheap noise but as I had also fitted a stage 1 dynojet and a k&n, it didn't work that great so needed to be set up right with half a morning on a rolling road dyno.

In the end there was a small positive difference but in retrospect not the ?800 all in worth of difference. after all, your already on a 175mph plus bike that can do 0-60 in around 3.5 seconds.

I'm sure others will chime in with aftermarket cans experience both good and bad.

What has been said often on here is that you already ride a missile and if you want to make it go faster then a better spend would probably be a rospa, iam or track day day course

for now, buy the basics, then ride the bugger :-0)

 

[crj0007]

A hugger is handy but I'd be in no rush until you get your rear shock rebuild then it would make sense.

Cans are a funny thing. The standards cans are bloody heavy but they seem to suite the bike. I had on my first carbie a full akropovic system, lovely sound, more like a rasp than a loud cheap noise but as I had also fitted a stage 1 dynojet and a k&n, it didn't work that great so needed to be set up right with half a morning on a rolling road dyno.

In the end there was a small positive difference but in retrospect not the ?800 all in worth of difference. after all, your already on a 175mph plus bike that can do 0-60 in around 3.5 seconds.

I'm sure others will chime in with aftermarket cans experience both good and bad.

What has been said often on here is that you already ride a missile and if you want to make it go faster then a better spend would probably be a rospa, iam or track day day course

for now, buy the basics, then ride the bugger :-0)

Yes, just dreaming thats all. Little kid at heart. Its the sound and look I like rather than extra performance with the exhausts. After all who goes faster than 180mph on the road?? Not for long anyway!

 

[crj0007]

An eminently sensible list that @tu*

JAWS, is a fork rebuild with your stuff doable for a DIY'er. I can carry out most things with decent instructions. Does your stuff come with fitting instructions?

Thanks

 

[DLN1965]

JAWS, is a fork rebuild with your stuff doable for a DIY'er. I can carry out most things with decent instructions. Does your stuff come with fitting instructions?

Thanks

I would say yes.... @tu*
Instructions are simple ... The task in hand is straightforward
And when you ride it you will be pleasantly surprised !!!

Don't let the plunger with the thread sink down the forks tho .... That is when the fun starts !!! Ha ha ha

 

[Jaws]

Very definitely something for the home mechanic..
Using an oil change as a skill set guide.. I would put an oil change at say 2 stars out of 5, doing the forks is about the same level

You are most welcome to ring me for a full talk through ( which will take about 90 seconds.. and is worth while as the info in the books is partially wrong ! )

 

[crj0007]

Very definitely something for the home mechanic..
Using an oil change as a skill set guide.. I would put an oil change at say 2 stars out of 5, doing the forks is about the same level

You are most welcome to ring me for a full talk through ( which will take about 90 seconds.. and is worth while as the info in the books is partially wrong ! )

Thanks a lot. In the past I have rebuiilt a V6 engine from a box of bits and it worked!!! @tu* So I rekon with the correct instructions I will be OK. I will give you a call when I receive the kit.

Got to pick up the bike first! ha Ha. I will probably do the rear also with the YSS from your site.

Your help is priceless. Thank you.

 

[crj0007]

I would say yes.... @tu*
Instructions are simple ... The task in hand is straightforward
And when you ride it you will be pleasantly surprised !!!

Don't let the plunger with the thread sink down the forks tho .... That is when the fun starts !!! Ha ha ha

I'll bear that in mind! Thanks