This is the rear fender I installed.
The photo is from last week before I changed the brake fluid, now it's nearly clear with the fresh AmsOil 600 series fluid.
Next I think I need to pull the rear suspension apart and grease it. Just maintenance stuff.
Only sawed your thread now. Amazing bike
It's heartbreaking to see the fotos of your old R6. Be carefull for the speed limitation, it can be very expensive
Not a lot of people in switzerland do this sort of modification.
In california, are the cops nice to you if you're nice to them?Keep us up to date
Jonny
Thank you.
I was sad to see the R6 go, but the R1 made up for it nicely.
You guys have some pretty tight regulations in Switzerland. CA is much more laid back when it comes to this stuff. Kind of surprising since they're so uptight when it comes to everything else.
Most cops in CA tend to be nice if you don't give them a reason not to be. I've been stopped in a 65 MPH zone going 85 MPH and only gotten a warning to move my license plate to the rear of the bike (back when I had a 2002 GSX-R600 and was more foolish). Now I don't give them a reason to stop me, so no issues.
Been away for a little bit, did a few more things with the bike. I managed to make it to Basel for a little bit last month, nice city.
As far as the bike goes, when we returned from Europe, I installed a Lacomoto carbon fiber hugger after making a mount for the right side. Also did some other small things here and there. Next weekend I may pull apart the license plate mount setup and clean up the wiring a bit. Yesterday I flushed the brake fluid in the front and rear to keep the brake system happy.
Other than a six week vacation in Europe, work and daily stuff, nothing too exciting going on.
The Searchers
No more motorcycles
The ocean, desert and mountains
Riding in the rain
Yeah, I've been looking for a set of them for my exhaust, looks like they'll cost about $100 for the set.
Yeah, that's why I'll likely keep this for track and buy a new bike for everyday that's pretty much what I want to start with.
Looks nice :thumbup: , but sadly, most of this stuff isnt even close to legal in switzerland :pinch::(
So I have an odd question, what happens when you need to replace parts as things age and wear? Are you stuck buying only stock parts or approved aftermarket parts? Thinking sprockets, chains, brake lines, brake pads, cables, etc. Nothing "performance" related, just wear and tear items.
Probably is illegal, but nobody cares in Cali, we don't have inspections. I can say the rear brake is nearly useless now, maybe 25% power compared to stock. Definitely just for control rather than a brake. It did take 1.16kg off the rear and the underslung caliper setup moved the weight below the axle. The new rotor and caliper setup weighs 1kg.
Still in the US for a bit longer. We'll be in Europe from May 1st till June 7th. Hoping to check a few places out and see about jobs. I have 30 days of vacation this year and using it all on this trip, so hoping to see and do a lot. If all works out, the trip after this one will be moving over there.
Some recent changes...
GB Moto underslung mini caliper and SBU lightweight rear rotor
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Also bought a few tools for the bike; throttle sync tool, sprocket jammer, metric spark plug gap tool, clip on alignment tool and chain alignment tool. Just make servicing the bike a little easier.
Going home
