Rorlow's R1

My 2002 has been an ongoing project from day one, original owner, got her in Feb 2002, all the work except for paint has been done by your's truly. Have had thoughts of getting rid of her several times, but will probably never part with her. She's been with me thru good & bad times and still runs & handle's remarkably. I'm kind of old school and prefer the side exit exhaust vs. the undertail, and she still brings a smile to my face when I look at her & ride her, besides at my age I'll never use it to its full potential. With all thats gone into her so far it would be hard to part with it & start over. Photo's from couple stages of her development below-

2002 R1- 998cc Custom paint: Dupont light silver pearl with med gray pearl mids Custom striped CF fenders front/rear Custom logo's/sigs & MotoGrafix number plates Marchesini forged aluminum rims K-Factory Ti MotoGP canister with Sato Ti link pipe and Sato Ti hanger Ohlins damper & mount Acumen digigear & programmable rev light with ano billet cases Spiegler SST lines front/rear Rizoma reservoirs front/rear Gilles chain adjusters & lifters Harris adjustable rearsets Graves return spring Harris clutch, gearbox & frame sliders Greggs LED flushmount & SST barends Kellermann LED rear indicators & LED plate light Agras front ano spindle cups/sliders Sato delrin rear spools DID 520 ERV2 chain & Drive systems sprocket (-1/+2) Yamaha rear cowl Puig double bubble screen Pazzo shorty levers BMC air filter Scotts billet oil filter Oil quick changer drain system Woodcraft ano stator case cover ValterMoto steering steem nut STM oil fill cap Kyle Racing preload adjusters HRC Reservoir tubing Carbon fiber- Dynomite Front V-Panel Front Fender Upper infills Rear plate/indicator bracket Front sprocket cover Carbon Fiber- Magical Racing Long rear hugger Swingarm covers Shark fin Tank sides mirrors Carbon/Kevlar- BikeJohnny UK RH clutch case cover Carbon Fiber/Billet- MotoWheels Carbon Fiber/ano billet 1/2 turn gas cap assembly Titanium- Pro Bolt/Yoyodyne All rotor bolts Fork pinch bolts Front fender bolts All caliper bolts All triple tree and control fasteners All damper bolts All rearset bolts All engine casing bolts Rear caliper pin slide bolts Rear fender bolts All slider & spool bolts Threaded bodywork fasteners Subframe bolts All reservoir bolts Front/rear axle nuts/bolts Windscreen bolts Exhaust bracket/hanger bolts Sprocket nuts Barend bolts Dzus (D-Ring) bodywork fasteners * Update- In fabrication at present One-Off Ti kickstand One-Off Ti endurance swingarm chain holder Will update more as I remember (its what happens when your my age) (nearly 60 yrs. old) the other bits :hammer:

More pics-

Even more pics- pending updates- HRC reservoir tubing One off Ti kickstand

Really nice Ron, :bow I can understand with that much time and money invested that it would be hard to ever get rid of her. Anyway we need to show these young un's we still know what it's all about :flex: :lol

one of the greatest 02's...ever.

Thanks Ron ... :)

Super ride and great attitude toward your invesment. So many guys on these sites get the newest models just have the latest & greatest and then wind up selling it after a year with 5k in mods. Anything to get that extra 4hp the new model claims as head and shoulders over last years bike. The bike mags are the worst for this and I swear must get money from the bike manufacturers for stirring the pot every year. It is refreshing to see how much work and dedication went into your ride and the reality of enjoying it because most of us will never touch the potential of our bikes.

Very nice bike. Your bike is a inspiration to many of us that appreciate an art piece such as yours. It shows that hard work pays off. The details are amazing.

I hate looking at your bike and yes, it's just the jealousy talking, what's your point??? Well done. :thumbup

Have always been a fan of your work:bow

thanks for all the kind words :blush

Really nice looking bike. I know the feeling about getting rid of something you put so much time and money into. I am at that point now with my 05. I did a ton of work and would like to sell her but i can't. I really love to ride even though i don't ride that much. Good looking bike.

Great looking bike!!!!:boobies

Great bike ! :boobies

Have had thoughts of getting rid of her several times, but will probably never part with her. She's been with me thru good & bad times and still runs & handle's remarkably. First off, as always, absolutely stunning bike, brother. Second off, I thought the same thing about mine.....until I found the real thing. I'm picking up my R7 on Feb 15th, and it should be in my garage by the 20th. Over the next few years, she's going to become a TRUE Haga replica. :sneaky

First off, as always, absolutely stunning bike, brother. Second off, I thought the same thing about mine.....until I found the real thing. I'm picking up my R7 on Feb 15th, and it should be in my garage by the 20th. Over the next few years, she's going to become a TRUE Haga replica. :sneaky Been following your threads Mark, and can't wait to see the new addition, as with all your projects I'm sure it will be another work of art, especially with a genuine R7 as a starting point :bow

:bow :bow :bow

A true work of art. :bow

For a second I thought you had a carbon fiber swingarm. Just covers, I was like how the hell?:dundun: nice bike bro, I am workin on the same project 02 r1. Well see how mine comes out.

That front V panel is absolute art. I love it.

That front V panel is absolute art. I love it. Dynomite in the UK makes it, they also make a vented version of my front fender and a vented rear hugger with the gold mesh. I've dealt with Matt & the guys at Dynomite for over 5yrs and highly recomend them. All their parts are exceptional quality & fit, the Dynomite CF on my bike is 5yrs + and still looks new :bow

Sweet.

now thats dedication. very nice indeed.

looks good

She's a beauty Ron! Definitely one of the best bikes on this entire forum. :)

Nice one Ron, agree re Dynomite, I have lots of their CF on my Gixer, and had one or two parts on my old R1 :sneaky Keep up the good work. :tocoo:

It looks awesome Ron. Makes me miss my '03 Liquid Sliver R1.

Nice one Ron, agree re Dynomite, I have lots of their CF on my Gixer, and had one or two parts on my old R1 :sneaky Keep up the good work. :tocoo: how the hell are you mate . . . haven't seen you round in ages . . . hope all is well :hellobye

Im still waiting for my magical racing carbon fiber...

Im still waiting for my magical racing carbon fiber... It is well worth the wait, trust me on this :thumbup

Hadnt seen many pics of your bike over the last *thinks...hmm* year or so Ron (time fly's),looking better than ever. Love the detail to every aspect of your bike,no stone unturned,and STILL improving it...awesome:bow: Now if your bike doesnt give Greg *Blur1* inspiration to update to an 02/03...nothing will:lol Cheers, -Pete:thumbup: PS:Said it before,will say it again...would you PLEASE wash your bike..its filthy;)

Hadnt seen many pics of your bike over the last *thinks...hmm* year or so Ron (time fly's),looking better than ever. Love the detail to every aspect of your bike,no stone unturned,and STILL improving it...awesome:bow: Now if your bike doesnt give Greg *Blur1* inspiration to update to an 02/03...nothing will:lol Cheers, -Pete:thumbup: PS:Said it before,will say it again...would you PLEASE wash your bike..its filthy;) thanks mate, good seeing you round, one of these days I'm gonna have to drag my azz down under to visit you guys, Australia has been on my list for awhile now :thumbup that will never happen, Greg will die with that 98 . . . its worse than a Fosters welded to his mit :beer :lol :lol :lol

Ron of course would be in here. One of my top five favs bro!! :thumbup You posted jeff's bike too!! And then there's FOZZ....:bow

nice bike ron. so how old are you? me i will be 39 by mid March

nice bike ron. so how old are you? me i will be 39 by mid March older than dirt . . . 57 yrs old . . . feel a 100 on some mornings :hammer: Damn . . . I've been on here (R1-Forum) for over 6 yrs (back when Swedie owned it) :epimp

Very nice bike. Your bike is a inspiration to many of us that appreciate an art piece such as yours. It shows that hard work pays off. The details are amazing. :fact :bow You are truly an inspiration !!!! :epimp

older than dirt . . . 57 yrs old . . . feel a 100 on some mornings :hammer: Damn . . . I've been on here (R1-Forum) for over 6 yrs (back when Swedie owned it) :epimp ron 57 yr old is just a number... if u feel young that is most Important!!!

ron 57 yr old is just a number... if u feel young that is most Important!!! thats true, but there are alot of days I do feel 100 . . . deez old bones have taken a few tumbles and between the permanent nerve damage & escalating arthritus it can make me a cranky old fugger :hammer:

thats true, but there are alot of days I do feel 100 . . . deez old bones have taken a few tumbles and between the permanent nerve damage & escalating arthritus it can make me a cranky old fugger :hammer: those old bones should be on a wheel chair then hmmm maybe r1 engine in wheel chair lol:hammer:

older than dirt . . . 57 yrs old . . . feel a 100 on some mornings :hammer: Damn . . . I've been on here (R1-Forum) for over 6 yrs (back when Swedie owned it) :epimp m8 your only as young as you feel. first time i saw Seaquest DSV and saw Roy Scneider riding this sportsbike, thought to myself i wouldn't mind getting to that age riding (my favorite past time) my sportbike (whatever that will be at that stage).

m8 your only as young as you feel. first time i saw Seaquest DSV and saw Roy Scneider riding this sportsbike, thought to myself i wouldn't mind getting to that age riding (my favorite past time) my sportbike (whatever that will be at that stage). the bike that really inspired me to get a Yamaha was the YZF750SP, you don't see many around any more but IMO its still a classic :bow

This Bike is Crazy! Nice shyt man!

the bike that really inspired me to get a Yamaha was the YZF750SP, you don't see many around any more but IMO its still a classic :bow occasionally i have run into this one dude that seems to ride that same bike you got on that pic. not a bad bike. me im still very old school, miss my 94 blade. also didn't mind at the time FJ1200 either (old friend i haven't seen in 12 years had one).

My favorite bike on the forum. Simply beautiful

should be getting some new shiny bits for her in a couple days . . . Ti D-Rings (natural) Ti drilled washers (natural) Black ano alloy countersunk bolts (for the CF gas cap assembly) yes . . . cabin fever intiated Ti madness :hammer: still have to put the HRC tubing on, and pull my kick-stand for the mock up of the one-off Ti kickstand being made :sneaky

Check out the Fast Bikes dvd. This guy gets to ride the most bad ass bikes in the world and his fav is Hagas R7. It's always been the class of the sportbike and it's just a shame that Yam. doesn't build it anymore. Though it hasn't been available to the public for years can you imagine what it might be like today? It's the reason Suzukis 750 is so many riders fav.

Very classy ride.

coming from an old school carbie '94 blade to a fuel injected 03 R6 (had been 10 years before i rode after the blade) and realising that 600 cc class has the same power of bikes that were 10 years older and bigger. apart from that they also handled better and were lighter. now im on a 07 R1, omfg when i hit that throttle vrrrrrrrrooooommmmmmmmm. so bloody fast and yet handles beautifully. makes me wonder why i didn't cut my balls off when i married my wife and she made give it up until now. lol

new Ti bits from Pro-Bolt :bow also picked up some black ano screws for Kevap & my gascaps :epimp

HEY RON damn man r u rich or what???? i like the gascap do the make one for 07 r1 cf???

new Ti bits from Pro-Bolt :bow also picked up some black ano screws for Kevap & my gascaps :epimp Just gotta have Ti :bow

Just gotta have Ti :bow with all the Ti bits . . . I think I made a few payments on Louisa's shop :hammer:

with all the Ti bits . . . I think I made a few payments on Louisa's shop :hammer: I see what you mean :)

I see what you mean :) isn't that the truth :lol :lol :lol

Definitely my favorite R1 on the forum Ron. Your attention to detail is incredible.

Sweet Rweezy man, its perfect.....

Having one of these made out of Ti by a friend who owns a bike shop, same person who's fabricating my Ti kickstand :rock

What's that Ron ? Some sort of Toe chain guard (to stop a errant foot getting chomped) ? Not sure on the big chunk of white plastic..kind of hides the beauty of the sprocket.. I had similar on my 98/99 but not seen one on the top of the swingarm.. http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/lordmelch/R1/fin.jpg Ti kickstand sounds amazing - I'm sure piccies will come :D Right less of this idle banter time to wash my poor Phantom..

What's that Ron ? Some sort of Toe chain guard (to stop a errant foot getting chomped) ? Not sure on the big chunk of white plastic..kind of hides the beauty of the sprocket.. I had similar on my 98/99 but not seen one on the top of the swingarm.. http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/lordmelch/R1/fin.jpg Ti kickstand sounds amazing - I'm sure piccies will come :D Right less of this idle banter time to wash my poor Phantom.. The teeth on top of the swingarm holds the chain when doing a wheel/tire swap, and the white plastic disc helps guide the chain onto the sprocket. Both of these bits came about as a result of endurance racing wheel swaps in pit stops :thumbup I have the shark fin on the bottom of my swinger similier to yours, to help keep fingers & toes intact :hammer:

The teeth on top of the swingarm holds the chain when doing a wheel/tire swap, and the white plastic disc helps guide the chain onto the sprocket. Both of these bits came about as a result of endurance racing wheel swaps in pit stops :thumbup I have the shark fin on the bottom of my swinger similier to yours, to help keep fingers & toes intact :hammer: Ahh thanks for the info. We'll be seeing you in Endurance Racing this season then :) Some parts here you might find handy :D http://www.phaseone.co.uk/site/prerel0622.html

Went to my buddies shop today & dropped off the OEM kickstand to be used to mock up the new Ti one, also discussed how he's going to machine the chain holder out of a block of Ti (similier to the red below). Will post some pics when I get my grubby hands on both bits :rock

Damn and I was all excited about my billet aluminum kick stand :lol The bike is sweet as always.

Ahh thanks for the info. We'll be seeing you in Endurance Racing this season then :) only endurance racing I do now a days in hopping off the bike at a rest stop to run take a piss :hammer:

wow rorlow that thing looks TITS. good job customizing that bike im curios but dont wanna know how much $$ you've dumped on that thing either way money very well spent.

Very cool Ron... respect bro, I think some of us gone through the emotional ride (literally)with you, in the years you have had her. One off ti stand :( shouldn't that be two off :)... just razzing ya! Great you got your own thread... well deserved!

Very cool Ron... respect bro, I think some of us gone through the emotional ride (literally)with you, in the years you have had her. One off ti stand :( shouldn't that be two off :)... just razzing ya! Great you got your own thread... well deserved! Dylan- when I get the stand I'll get you pics & a price, I already told my bud that there may be two others interested in stands, haven't forgot you my friend :thumbup

I too would be interested in a sturdier kickstand - the one on my 600 is beefier than the flimsy R1 stand. I don't get it. I don't need Ti but billet aluminum would work, just not fond of adjustable ones.

Like I've said before...one of the baddest 1's built!! :fact Well done Ron!! :thumbup

i wish one day my 03 would look as beautiful as yours.:thumbup

I too would be interested in a sturdier kickstand - the one on my 600 is beefier than the flimsy R1 stand. I don't get it. I don't need Ti but billet aluminum would work, just not fond of adjustable ones. when my bud finishes mine I'll post pics & see what he charges for a billet aluminum non-adjustable for you, may be a couple weeks his shop is jammed right now :thumbup

wow rorlow that thing looks TITS. good job customizing that bike im curios but dont wanna know how much $$ you've dumped on that thing either way money very well spent. there's more into it than I care to add up, especially since some items have been swapped 2-3 times :lol :lol :lol

there's more into it than I care to add up, especially since some items have been swapped 2-3 times :lol :lol :lol I made the mistakle one time of adding up the retail cost of my bike and I about had a heart attack!! :scared :lol :lol

I made the mistakle one time of adding up the retail cost of my bike and I about had a heart attack!! :scared :lol :lol why do you think I take so many damn aspirins :lol Mornin "B" :thumbup

why do you think I take so many damn aspirins :lol Mornin "B" :thumbup :lol :fact Morning Brutha!! :hellobye

damn flu chits got me . . . breakfast of champions :rant

:lol :lol

update on the custom Ti bits from my buddy who's fabricating them- "I have the tubing and bar stock on order. It will be a week or so before it's delivered. I'm thinking about $100 to $150 for the stand and $60 to $80 for the chain holder. I may be able to do a break depending on the final price of the Ti" this guy is incredable, been dealing with him for years, only guy I trust with my bike :rock

Very cool Ron :thumbup

well my 86yr old man called to tell me I need to get off my azz, and get out & ride . . . before I get any more crap from the old geezer, I'm gonna bring her home :hammer: :lol will try to get some pics later today with the new Ti D-Rings & ano gascap screws, gotta pickup some brake fluid Monday to do the reservoir tubing :thumbup

well my 86yr old man called to tell me I need to get off my azz, and get out & ride . . . before I get any more crap from the old Sounds like a good Dad :thumbup

This bike has been a charm, sat all winter & fired up on the 1st try, all this on the original battery. Didn't hit any curves to speak of but a couple quick bursts up to nearly 5mph over . . . brought back that big azz grin that had been hidden all winter :rock Couple quick shots of the new Ti D-Rings, swapped to black ano gascap fasteners, and a couple drilled Ti washers, and a couple artsy pics of the canister. In a couple you can see the pearl in the mids pretty good too :thumbup

Still looks bad ass :rock :rock When you put the Ti D rings on did you have to change the backs or do they still work ?

Still looks bad ass :rock :rock When you put the Ti D rings on did you have to change the backs or do they still work ? uses same backing plates (OEM) :thumbup Gotta pickup some brake fluid tomorrow so I can put on the new HRC reservoir tubing :rock

uses same backing plates (OEM) :thumbup Gotta pickup some brake fluid tomorrow so I can put on the new HRC reservoir tubing :rock Cool because that is one of the things on the "Mom " list :thumbup

wicked bike

HRC reservoir tubing installed on Rizoma billet reservoirs :thumbup I had originally contemplated using just the tube & stopper, but decided to keep using the existing Rizoma reservoirs instead. Also found out that the red HRC reservoir tubing I bought is too small ID for the front, so I made due with just the green. I still need to completely purge my front brakes of all the old fluid, will have a friend do it at his shop :thumbup

Ron do you get the green tubing from Fred @Yoyodyne?

Ron do you get the green tubing from Fred @Yoyodyne? Got it off Ebay, same guy Firehawk got his from in the UK :thumbup

Rorlow, Very nice - I like the green tubing :thumbup HRC reservoir tubing installed on Rizoma billet reservoirs :thumbup I had originally contemplated using just the tube & stopper, but decided to keep using the existing Rizoma reservoirs instead. Also found out that the red HRC reservoir tubing I bought is too small ID for the front, so I made due with just the green. I still need to completely purge my front brakes of all the old fluid, will have a friend do it at his shop :thumbup

Rorlow, Very nice - I like the green tubing :thumbup gotta fix the zip-ties before Blur1 shoots me for breaking detailing rules, (detailing violation #4: zip-tie ends should never be visible when installed) :hammer: rumor has it . . . it may be an EMA Bike of the Month soon :secret:

How R Ya Ron......... Once Of Mr Cf Clip Broke Off And Simon Is Going To Repai It... For Free

How R Ya Ron......... Once Of Mr Cf Clip Broke Off And Simon Is Going To Repai It... For Free doing ok, still fighting this damn flu/virus but working every day & riding on the weekends :thumbup what did you break . . . a tab off? your tankside panels?

Yeah The Fockers Shop Broke It Off

man......dude ... i want that same exhaust. where did u buy it from? or is that custom too.... cuz i got side-tracked with the pics.... awesome bike!!!

man......dude ... i want that same exhaust. where did u buy it from? or is that custom too.... cuz i got side-tracked with the pics.... awesome bike!!! Thanks Jin :thumbup It's a K-Factory Ti motoGP canister mated to a Sato Racing Ti upsweep link pipe. You can order them plain, blued on one end, or blued on both ends. Mine is the 300mm version 113Db without the baffle. Got it for $435 w/shipping from Japan. You can order them thru Moto-Works.jp, link below- http://www.moto-works.jp/k_factory/muffler/canister_info.html :thumbup

Wtf, no time of departure from Japan, plane it flew on, time through customs or the name of the UPS driver who delivered it ??? You're slipping Ron :lol :lol :hellobye

Wtf, no time of departure from Japan, plane it flew on, time through customs or the name of the UPS driver who delivered it ??? You're slipping Ron :lol :lol :hellobye 5:00am & coffee hadn't kicked in yet . . . besides didn't want to confuse him with all the details . . . oh and it also came USPS Priority (EMS Courier Japan to US, than US Priority Mail) :lol

5:00am & coffee hadn't kicked in yet . . . besides didn't want to confuse him with all the details . . . oh and it also came USPS Priority (EMS Courier Japan to US, than US Priority Mail) :lol :lol... thanx

I am truly amazed everytime I see pics of your bike. I can't quit spending money on mods now... I wouldn't wanna spend my money on anything else though. Great job. :thumbup

Damn thats nice,detailing is exceptional a lot of time and money has been spent on that ! Nice one.:rock

Damn thats nice,detailing is exceptional a lot of time and money has been spent on that ! Nice one.:rock was just oogling your machines, some beautiful kit mate :thumbup I've spent a few pounds on proper English kit (Harris, Pro-Bolt, Dynomite, Bike Johnny, etc.) (also a wee bit from Japan & Europe) :lol :lol :lol always been a big VirginMobile fan, and the switch to Rob Mac Racing has left me feeling gutted . . . the new scheme just doesn't have the impact the VirginMobile bikes did :confused: Your track builds remind me alot of ChuckH's trackbikes, very focused :thumbup

Have you got your one off TI kickstand made yet Rorlow?

Have you got your one off TI kickstand made yet Rorlow? my fabricator has the Ti stock, but he's trying to just get some sample Ti welding rod rather than buy a whole can of rods. He doesn't do alot of Ti welding and the Ti rod is extremely expensive, kind of hard to justify several hundred bucks worth of rod for a couple kickstands :crash I'm trying to be patient with him because he has my best interests in mind, as well as my budget, but I'm getting antsy for my bits. Will definately post up photo's & pricing when I get it and the chain holder :thumbup

Attn: bluR1 there I fixed them you OCD knucklehead :hammer: finally got off my azz & fixed the zip ties, all replaced with the connections on the lower backside of tubing out of sight . . . don't know why I left them like that in the first place . . . musta been a senile moment :lol no sweating front or rear, hopefully they won't :secret:

Looking good Ron. Unfortunately my candy green 01 is in the paint booth right now getting re-done, not by choice this time.

Looking good Ron. Unfortunately my candy green 01 is in the paint booth right now getting re-done, not by choice this time. did you get yours back from paint yet? I'm sure it will look as good as the last one knowing your good taste :rock

no sweating front or rear, hopefully they won't :secret: I fuggin jinxed myself . . . . they are starting to sweat :rant

Brake fluid spill irritate the crap outta me too :fact :lol

Brake fluid spill irritate the crap outta me too :fact :lol thinking it might end up going back to OEM black . . . maybe some SST overbraid like Blur1's . . . tired of swapping it out :rant no ones had any luck with this stuff including me, Firehawk & Blur1, between us I think we've tried every reservoir tubing in existance, without a doubt the Yoyo clear works the best but the fluids look like coffee/tea in a couple weeks, and than the clear tubing get cloudy (oxidized) :dundun:

Dude, what's up with the teal paint? Just kidding, your bike looks great!

Dude, what's up with the teal paint? Just kidding, your bike looks great! thanks :thumbup Actually none of the paint is OEM, the whole bike was resprayed. The light silver metallic is about 3 shades lighter than the 02 liquid silver, and the mids are a light titanium. Stripes on the fenders are the same light silver metallic :secret:

swapping the existing Ti rear axle nut for the Gilles Ti rear axle nut . . . couldn't help myself :lol the flanged Ti axel nut next to the Gilles is for sale now, Pro-Bolt price is $39.23, will let it go for $20.00 :thumbup

Yea who you kidding Ron!!? :lol D

Yea who you kidding Ron!!? :lol D the more I looked . . . the more I was hooked (even at 3x the price), damn that M1Maker:hammer:

the flanged Ti axel nut next to the Gilles is for sale now, Pro-Bolt price is $39.23, will let it go for $20.00 :thumbup I'll take it off your hands Ron, if it's still going that is :thumbup

the more I looked . . . the more I was hooked (even at 3x the price), damn that M1Maker:hammer: i take full responsibility .lol

swapping the existing Ti rear axle nut for the Gilles Ti rear axle nut . . . couldn't help myself :lol the flanged Ti axel nut next to the Gilles is for sale now, Pro-Bolt price is $39.23, will let it go for $20.00 :thumbup :cool: Looks good Uncle Ron :fact :thumbup

I'll take it off your hands Ron, if it's still going that is :thumbup Ian- PM me your address & I'll drop it in the post when the Gilles gets here, consider it a "Pay it Forward" mate :thumbup

Ian- PM me your address & I'll drop it in the post when the Gilles gets here, consider it a "Pay it Forward" mate :thumbup Thanks Ron, she will be honored to wear a piece of the famous (or is it infamous :lol ) Rorlow R1 :thumbup PM sent

Nice Ron!! :bow

got the Gilles yesterday . . . but I ordered the wrong damn size :rant called & got RMA and reordered correct size, thanks to M1Maker & Our1 :thumbup

Now Ron that's not like you, that's more the dumba#s sort of move that Brian would........ Oh morning Bri' :hellobye didn't see you there :lol

Now Ron that's not like you, that's more the dumba#s sort of move that Brian would........ Oh morning Bri' :hellobye didn't see you there :lol :chair::chair::chair::chair::chair::chair:

Now Ron that's not like you, that's more the dumba#s sort of move that Brian would........ Oh morning Bri' :hellobye didn't see you there :lol Actually I looked at the specs on Pro-Bolt and they said the nut was an M18 . . . which I mistook for an 18mm nut . . . I realized it was way too small after I got it, sometimes my fastener thinking confuses metric with SAE size descriptions :lol either that or its alzhiemers setting in :lol actually Brian's a little smarter than that . . . he'd have me buy it, make sure it fit, than ask me to mail it to him :hammer:

actually Brian's a little smarter than that . . . he'd have me buy it, make sure it fit, than ask me to mail it to him :hammer: :rant:finger

:rant:finger mornin "B" . . . my bad, couldn't help myself :lol :lol :lol

mornin "B" . . . my bad, couldn't help myself :lol :lol :lol :thumbup No worries my old friend!! And I do mean OLD!! :finger:lol

Yay! I did something good....so far. Until you get the new nut and it's wrong again :crash

i like the color

Got the Gilles nut in today . . . the correct size one :lol 24mm threads & 32mm socket, the T-Handle came with the nut, will be installing it on my Gilles chain adjusters ASAP :thumbup sending your goodie package in the post in the next day or so Ian :secret: gonna have to start pestering my mechanic, its taking forever on my one-off billet swingarm chain holder & Ti kickstand :rant

Glad you got the right one this time. What does the set screw do? Just it just put pressure from the backside to keep it locked on?

What does the set screw do? Just it just put pressure from the backside to keep it locked on? functions- plastic-pin (a) accomodates thread form and locks with friction integrated composite washer (b) protects components against damage simple security through interlock system :thumbup

Got the Gilles nut in today . . . the correct size one :lol 24mm threads & 32mm socket, the T-Handle came with the nut, will be installing it on my Gilles chain adjusters ASAP :thumbup sending your goodie package in the post in the next day or so Ian :secret: gonna have to start pestering my mechanic, its taking forever on my one-off billet swingarm chain holder & Ti kickstand :rant Another one of those very nice little touches that add up to making your bike so special. ( Even better when they actually fit on the bike :lol ) I have my sources looking into your little request too :secret: :thumbup but you will have to wait for my International courier to get here :lol

I have my sources looking into your little request too :secret: :thumbup but you will have to wait for my International courier to get here :lol thanks Ian :thumbup so your turning mum into a mule to smuggle goods into the states :chair: :lol

functions- plastic-pin (a) accomodates thread form and locks with friction integrated composite washer (b) protects components against damage simple security through interlock system :thumbup I now see. Thanks Rorlow

Its official . . . guess who's bike is this months EMA BOTM :flex: link: http://www.ema-usa.com/bike_of_week.shtml

congrats!!! well deserved :rock

Its official . . . guess who's bike is this months EMA BOTM :flex: link: http://www.ema-usa.com/bike_of_week.shtml Bogie? :dunno

Bogie? :dunno they couldn't find any of his photos :lol :lol :lol

Its official . . . guess who's bike is this months EMA BOTM :flex: link: http://www.ema-usa.com/bike_of_week.shtml Dunno who's is it ? Doesn't look too bad :thumbup Ohhhh and funny thing..................he has the same name as you.

they couldn't find any of his photos :lol :lol :lol More like they didn't have the bandwidth to show all the ones he sent :lol :lol Bike looks good Ron, :rock well deserved recognition :thumbup

More like they didn't have the bandwidth to show all the ones he sent :lol :lol Bike looks good Ron, :rock well deserved recognition :thumbup Thanks mate :thumbup Its an honor to be displayed with the likes of Jeff & his crew at EMA as well as our premier special builder "Firehawk" :flex:

Gilles Ti safety rear axle nut installed :thumbup Ian - yours is mailing out tomorrow :thumbup

Hey rorlow, something I've wondered since I see you have the lifters and spools. Do you use both? Which do you use when you change a tire? And if you were to use the lifters when you take your axle out, what keeps those in place other than the original adjuster bolt? As always..Thanks!

I use both. Slider protection, and in the event a mechanic doesnt have the appropriate lifter kit to use I have what Ron has too...

Hey rorlow, something I've wondered since I see you have the lifters and spools. Do you use both? Which do you use when you change a tire? And if you were to use the lifters when you take your axle out, what keeps those in place other than the original adjuster bolt? As always..Thanks! I use the lifters for chain maintenance and when I pull the rear wheel. I prefer to use the lifters as they are more stable than the spools, and the rear stand sits further aft for easier access to wheel. There are 3 bolts that hold the chain adjusters on, one where the OEM adjuster bolt used to be, and 2 at the rear that tighten the front and rear backing plates. I use the Sato delrin spools as Dylan said, for emergency use and as a slider :thumbup

Thanks for posting the pic of your rear ;) I see how it sandwiches on the swingarm. I've never seen a set in person so I didn't see how it tightens in the rear, thought it might only have that front bolt holding it in.

My little piece of ex-Rorlow R1 arrived yesterday ( I think I just gained 5HP :rock) Thanks again Ron :thumbup would have posted yesterday but my Internet was down :rant http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/IMG_5550-1.jpg And farther away just to show off the Harris stand :lol http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/IMG_5552.jpg

My little piece of ex-Rorlow R1 arrived yesterday ( I think I just gained 5HP :rock) Thanks again Ron :thumbup would have posted yesterday but my Internet was down :rant And farther away just to show off the Harris stand :lol http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/IMG_5552.jpg Glad it made it to you safe & sound, I see you Ti-prepped it too. The adjusters/lifters look really good in gold, enough to stand out but not tacky orangy gold :thumbup I really like the Harris superbike rear stand way more than my pitbull, but I just can't justify selling the pitbull at a loss to get the even more expensive Harris . . . I can't believe I said that after I just swapped the rear axle nut :hammer: :lol :lol

I really like the Harris superbike rear stand way more than my pitbull, but I just can't justify selling the pitbull at a loss to get the even more expensive Harris . . . I can't believe I said that after I just swapped the rear axle nut :hammer: :lol :lol Swapped it out and gave the other one away even :lol :lol ( to a good home though )

Killer bike!!! Where did you get the Oil quick changer drain system and would you recommend getting one?

The Quick oil changer is an excellent update and very purposeful. I highly recommend it, Im very satisfied with mine...

Its official . . . guess who's bike is this months EMA BOTM :flex: link: http://www.ema-usa.com/bike_of_week.shtml Ron, your bike is so clean it's not even fair,:lol. Congrats.:bow

Killer bike!!! Where did you get the Oil quick changer drain system and would you recommend getting one? I've had mine on for almost 5yrs., like Dylan said its an excellent & purposeful update. It eliminates the possibility of stripping the oil pan threads, it also eliminates the mess of spilt oil on exhausts etc. I'd highly recomend it :thumbup Link- http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/product.asp?Item=QC Yamaha R1 = 14mm :secret:

The Quick oil changer is an excellent update and very purposeful. I highly recommend it, Im very satisfied with mine... Update on our Ti kickstands- I apologize man, it's taking forever to get these fabbed, latest is we now have found a local aircraft welder, and have the Ti stock, but still having problems getting the welding rod. The expense of a whole box of rods is hard to justify for a couple kickstands ($400+ box of rods) for my mechanic, so he's still trying to get some sample rods from the welding company. I know . . . its been in the works since spring :rant My 2nd. bit, the Ti chain holder has now been switched to anodized billet, and we are thru the 3rd-4th prototype, having some difficulty getting it to sit correctly on the swingarm & hold the chain properly. The 1pc route isn't working so my mechanic is now cutting & welding a small section of a sprocket to a bracket. After its done its off to be anodized red, like the example in pics on previous page. It also doesn't help that I'm a perfectionist :crash

Ron, your bike is so clean it's not even fair,:lol. Congrats.:bow and its outdoors all spring, summer & fall :secret:

and its outdoors all spring, summer & fall :secret: What is that by the back wheel? BTW thanks for posting that link to the quick oil changer. I'm definately getting one. 14mm right? Any year R1?

What is that by the back wheel? BTW thanks for posting that link to the quick oil changer. I'm definately getting one. 14mm right? Any year R1? Rear Wheel Lock. It is bolted down to the concrete. :thumbup

Rear Wheel Lock. It is bolted down to the concrete. :thumbup Nice. I might have to get one of those too. I think I'll just save this thread as a reference for cool shit to get for my bike.:thumbup

Nice. I might have to get one of those too. I think I'll just save this thread as a reference for cool shit to get for my bike.:thumbup Its called a BikeBrace, all 1/4" steel plate, 1/2" at the axle guards, 1 1/2" hardened steel rod thru rear wheel which is padlocked inside welded lock box. There are 6 epoxied concrete ground anchors thru the unit into the concrete. The rear tire sits on top of the anchors. I also use a heavy duty OnGuard hex chain thru the front wheel bolted to a welded SST eyebolt anchored & epoxied into the concrete. She also stays covered at all times with the non-discript gray Dowco cover. I also keep a disc lock on the front rotor. My carport is well lit and visible from my patio, kitchen and upstairs office balcony :thumbup link- http://www.bikebrace.com/ the blue shag carpeting is optional :hammer: :lol

Thanks for the link

What is that by the back wheel? BTW thanks for posting that link to the quick oil changer. I'm definately getting one. 14mm right? Any year R1? yes, 14mm for R1's all years :thumbup

Congrats on the recognition Ron!! :thumbup

here's part of the reason the mods were cut short this summer . . . makes for a nice little outdoor area for BBQ, relaxing & surfing the net outdoors . . . now if I could just get rid of those freakin gargoyles that keep showing up :lol :lol :lol next up . . . wrought iron gate for the carport entrance :secret:

here's part of the reason the mods were cut short this summer . . . makes for a nice little outdoor area for BBQ, relaxing & surfing the net outdoors . . . now if I could just get rid of those freakin gargoyles that keep showing up :lol :lol :lol Looks nice Ron!! :thumbup :cool: When's supper?? :lol :lol

Looks nice Ron!! :thumbup :cool: When's supper?? :lol :lol still trying to decide on dinner . . . lamb or london broil kabobs, oh well decide after I get back from my ride :hammer: runnin a dual barbie setup :lol :lol :lol

still trying to decide on dinner . . . lamb or london broil kabobs :hammer: I say you spear one of those Gargoyles......they're delicous with a little lemon pepper and Italian Dressing marinade. :fact :lol :lol

your bike is sick

your bike is sick thanks :thumbup

Nice clean bike

still trying to decide on dinner . . . lamb or london broil London Broil ? What are they ? ... Bike looking as sweet as ever Sir.. Ground Anchors a good idea, I'm a big fan. Always try to lock her (my bike :D) down to something..:yesnod

London Broil ? What are they ? must be a yank term, mate :lol marinated thinly cut steak coiled it a circle, often stuffed with crab, lobster, or wild mushrooms, skewered with peppers & onions than grilled on the barbie . . . absolutely delightful :rock

I'm hungry...

must be a yank term, mate :lol marinated thinly cut steak coiled it a circle, often stuffed with crab, lobster, or wild mushrooms, skewered with peppers & onions than grilled on the barbie . . . absolutely delightful :rock Wow, sounds great. Count me in.. :)

Since there isn't many photo's of the exhaust side of my bike, I decided to snap a few after I got back from my Sunday morning ride. I know background could be better but my digital camera is too big to lug around and backpacks won't work with my jacket cause of the hump :thumbup

kind of hard to believe it's nearly 7yrs old (note build date on sticker), still brings a smile to my face every time I ride it :rock

Brilliant Ron...

Very, very nice. Do you have a link for the Carbon Swingarm (I presume cover) ? Don't tell me you have a full Carbon Swingarm :cool:

Nice Ron. :rock Everytime I see pics of your bike I think I see something new and think damn now there's something else I would like :lol And you're right there is no way it looks it's age, just like me :lol :lol By the way I PM'd you regarding the overseas courier and the special package :secret: need your address, I forgot to take it off the TI upgrade you sent me :dundun:

Very, very nice. Do you have a link for the Carbon Swingarm (I presume cover) ? Don't tell me you have a full Carbon Swingarm :cool: here you go mate, http://www.moto-works.jp/bikes/index.html :thumbup

By the way I PM'd you regarding the overseas courier and the special package :secret: need your address, I forgot to take it off the TI upgrade you sent me :dundun: Wow . . . I read it and thought I replied . . . damn, another sign of old age, just sent you a PM :lol

hey Ron huge favor to ask. Could you take a pic of your cyclegadet quick oil change from the ground facing up :) Would really appreciate it.

Here's some pics, but not quite the one you requested. Front left side of block the shiny brass knob is it, obviously where the oil plug used to be...

Here's some pics, but not quite the one you requested. Front left side of block the shiny brass knob is it, obviously where the oil plug used to be... close. I'm interested in the circled area from a lying on your back perspective. I was just interested to see if you guys have a little guard by the oil screw.

Well the surround casting on the block protects it if I am inferring what you meant right

hold on. i'm going to go and try and take a pic

I circled the little guard in red.

another pic

That is what I am talking about. The lip or guard is tight/close to the head of the unit. Do you want to know the depth?

That is what I am talking about. The lip or guard is tight/close to the head of the unit. Do you want to know the depth? I can't get the bolt from the 14mm kit in, due to the little guard being in the way. I just thought that maybe I got the wrong size or something. Guess just my luck is that it doesn't fit. Was it a tight fit, when you were putting yours in?

Yes, I had to use a open face wrench carefully so not nurl the unit. Nothing to trip on, purposeful mod and make oil changes way easier...

Yes, I had to use a open face wrench carefully so not nurl the unit. Nothing to trip on, purposeful mod and make oil changes way easier... ah, good to know. Going to give it another shot at the next oil change.

here you go mate, http://www.moto-works.jp/bikes/index.html :thumbup Thankyou :thumbup

Yes, I had to use a open face wrench carefully so not nurl the unit. Nothing to trip on, purposeful mod and make oil changes way easier... :iamwithst its a little tricky to get on with the lip on the casting, I used an open end wrench like Dylan did, once you get it installed your done, than all you have to do is unscrew the threaded cap :thumbup

I've alwyas loved this bike.....

Looks great Ron! :)

Hey there rorlow :) Frstly, top work on your bike, very very nice indeed :thumbup Just one quick question, I couldn't make it out from your list of mods on the first page (to be honest my eyes were going funny reading through them!) but what make are your frame bungs? Mine are Harris, shown here: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/marcaztls/FrameBung1.jpg I was given them by a friend who had them for his '98 which has a 'flatter' frame around that area than ours and from what I can tell in your pictures yours sit flat. Mine obviously don't. I painted the rear of mine black and it's not so obvious but I'd like to keep my eye out for a set that sit flush and yours seem to fit the bill perfectly. Thanks in advance :)

Hey there rorlow :) Frstly, top work on your bike, very very nice indeed :thumbup Just one quick question, I couldn't make it out from your list of mods on the first page (to be honest my eyes were going funny reading through them!) but what make are your frame bungs? Mine are Harris, shown here: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/marcaztls/FrameBung1.jpg I was given them by a friend who had them for his '98 which has a 'flatter' frame around that area than ours and from what I can tell in your pictures yours sit flat. Mine obviously don't. I painted the rear of mine black and it's not so obvious but I'd like to keep my eye out for a set that sit flush and yours seem to fit the bill perfectly. Thanks in advance :) Thanks mate :thumbup A long time ago I had the Harris too, and the Pro-Bolt, but like you said with the compound curves of the frame they just stuck out too far for me too. About 5yrs ago I worked in an injection molding facility, we made the plugs you see on my bike out of Delrin. They are actually plugs for the rust proofing openings in car doors & body panels, they rust proof the car than stick those in the holes to seal the hole. I took a few and massaged them to fit flush, than siliconed them in. Was trying to get a couple hundred for everyone on the forum, but the company closed before I could get them :rant

Hey there rorlow :) Frstly, top work on your bike, very very nice indeed :thumbup Just one quick question, I couldn't make it out from your list of mods on the first page (to be honest my eyes were going funny reading through them!) but what make are your frame bungs? Mine are Harris, shown here: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/marcaztls/FrameBung1.jpg I was given them by a friend who had them for his '98 which has a 'flatter' frame around that area than ours and from what I can tell in your pictures yours sit flat. Mine obviously don't. I painted the rear of mine black and it's not so obvious but I'd like to keep my eye out for a set that sit flush and yours seem to fit the bill perfectly. Thanks in advance :) Here is a pic where you can see some plugs that I got from my local True Value store. They are in the Hardware Dept. in those little boxes of assorted bolts, nuts, pins, clips,etc. maybe they would fit the bill for you :dunno http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/IMG_4577_1026x684.jpg

Thanks very much for the replies and the tips both rorlow and Redgecko, much appreciated. I have access to a lathe and some delrin :sneaky Might well be a little something to kill a day over Winter :) In the meantime I'll keep an eye out for some and start checking around hardware stores when I'm in them for something like you suggested Redgecko :thumbup Also nice to know in advance that the Harris and Pro-Bolt ones also stick out for the 02-03 models. Cheers for the heads up!

adding a Harris stator side lower slider, same as pic except the slider holder is anodized black instead of natural billet, should be here next week, will post pics after install. Will go aft of the woodcraft case cover in the swingarm pivot :thumbup

Great choice Ron. I watched an R1 the same model as ours lowside up a track in front of me going pretty quick and all he damaged other than his R&G sliders inc. the equivalent of the Harris one you're putting on, was his bar end and clutch lever. Since then my bike's had ever crash protector R&G make on it. :) It'll look good matching your clutch side one too :)

Great choice Ron. I watched an R1 the same model as ours lowside up a track in front of me going pretty quick and all he damaged other than his R&G sliders inc. the equivalent of the Harris one you're putting on, was his bar end and clutch lever. Since then my bike's had ever crash protector R&G make on it. :) It'll look good matching your clutch side one too :) my last crash was on that side, the woodcraft cover worked great, only thing that got scratched was the SST skid plate, but my rearset got bent pretty good on that side & had to replace a few parts on it, figure the slider might have helped :thumbup Thinking of selling the red ano front axle sliders (mock endurance cups) and replacing with delrin axle sliders :secret:

adding a Harris stator side lower slider, same as pic except the slider holder is anodized black instead of natural billet, should be here next week, will post pics after install. Will go aft of the woodcraft case cover in the swingarm pivot :thumbup Just got mine fitted the other day :thumbup did you have to go UK route to get the base in black ? This was one of the special delivery items :secret: :lol

my last crash was on that side, the woodcraft cover worked great, only thing that got scratched was the SST skid plate, but my rearset got bent pretty good on that side & had to replace a few parts on it, figure the slider might have helped :thumbup Thinking of selling the red ano front axle sliders (mock endurance cups) and replacing with delrin axle sliders :secret: I'm sure it would have helped :) I like the look of your cups but the delrin sliders do make sense. I have the R&G ones on mine: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/marcaztls/DSC02210.jpg Fork bottoms are getting repainted this Winter before anyone says anything about the state of them :secret: Only thing I would say though is that the stainless bar they come with that goes through the axle to mount the sliders on is pretty heavy, 120gr. I made a good quality aluminium one to replace that on mine. It may not be as strong though and I feel a bit guilty everytime I take it out. One day it'll get replaced with a Ti one hopefully :)

Just got mine fitted the other day :thumbup did you have to go UK route to get the base in black ? This was one of the special delivery items :secret: :lol Ian: Unfortunately Indysuperbikes, Kneedraggers & EMA no longer carry the Harris line, so yes, went direct to Harris Performance in the UK :thumbup my god mate . . . did you at least pay the airline freight on mums extra bags :hammer: :lol

I own one, I replaced it with a R&G unit. Good kit :thumbup

Mark- here's the two different peg styles for the Harris rearsets, when I crashed I could no longer locate the race foot pegs, only the newer road style pegs. I actually prefer the less aggressively knurled race pegs, the race pegs are no longer listed on the Harris site :thumbup race pegs are photo's #1 & 2 road pegs are photo's #3 & 4

Ron, is the one you are ordering going to match what you already have or is it the shape of mine ? http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/IMG_5858.jpg Which matches my other side :dunno http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/IMG_5860.jpg

Mark- here's the two different peg styles for the Harris rearsets, when I crashed I could no longer locate the race foot pegs, only the newer road style pegs. I actually prefer the less aggressively knurled race pegs, the race pegs are no longer listed on the Harris site :thumbup Hey Ron, you're right Harris no longer do those style of pegs :( I've been asked this before. They now only manufacture the exact new ones you already have or these. A slightly shorter peg, 75mm not including the boss, and with a small (and frankly useless as it wears through in no time) delrin plug in the end. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/marcaztls/DSC02217.jpg I'll have a look through my catalogues and see if there's anything I can match with the pegs you're after but it seems most of the manufacturers over here are actually if anything copying the Harris style pegs you already have. I'll shout up if I find anything :)

Actually I think I may have found one of my suppliers already that do them, 2nd book I went to! Their picture isn't great but the description is sounding good so I'll email them a picture of yours and let you know what they say :thumbup

Ron, is the one you are ordering going to match what you already have or is it the shape of mine ? http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/IMG_5858.jpg (http://%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/IMG_5858.jpg%5B/IMG%5D) Which matches my other side :dunno its like yours, what I may have to do is see if the threaded puck fits my clutch side and get a new puck for the clutch side :secret:

Hey Ron, you're right Harris no longer do those style of pegs :( I've been asked this before. They now only manufacture the exact new ones you already have or these. A slightly shorter peg, 75mm not including the boss, and with a small (and frankly useless as it wears through in no time) delrin plug in the end. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/marcaztls/DSC02217.jpg I'll have a look through my catalogues and see if there's anything I can match with the pegs you're after but it seems most of the manufacturers over here are actually if anything copying the Harris style pegs you already have. I'll shout up if I find anything :) I kind of figured that was the story, not worth swapping for the newer style race as they're basically the same as the road versions I have now. Do you know if the Harris pucks are interchangeable, old style for new? I may need to get a new clutch side puck to match the new stator side one I just bought (so they match) :secret: thanks for your help mate :thumbup

I kind of figured that was the story, not worth swapping for the newer style race as they're basically the same as the road versions I have now. Do you know if the Harris pucks are interchangeable, old style for new? I may need to get a new clutch side puck to match the new stator side one I just bought (so they match) :secret: To be honest I prefer the style you have now over their newer ones as their that bit longer and better to get a grip on I find. As for the pucks I've not personally had to swap new to old etc. but they do look very similar when I've fitted them. I can give them a call if you'd like and find out? :)

To be honest I prefer the style you have now over their newer ones as their that bit longer and better to get a grip on I find. As for the pucks I've not personally had to swap new to old etc. but they do look very similar when I've fitted them. I can give them a call if you'd like and find out? :) that would be great, if they fit I'd like to buy a clutch side puck only (if they sell seperate), if not I may have to bite the bullet & get a new style for the clutch side :thumbup

Ron, is the one you are ordering going to match what you already have or is it the shape of mine ? I noticed you got both your logo's on your pucks to line up horizontally, I tried for about an hour on my clutch one and gave up & pulled the logo sticker off, having OCD is a bitch sometimes :hammer: :lol

that would be great, if they fit I'd like to buy a clutch side puck only (if they sell seperate), if not I may have to bite the bullet & get a new style for the clutch side :thumbup Just called them and they do fit between years and the pucks are available seperately. Pm sending :)

I noticed you got both your logo's on your pucks to line up horizontally, I tried for about an hour on my clutch one and gave up & pulled the logo sticker off, having OCD is a bitch sometimes :hammer: :lol :lol :lol Actually it wasn't too bad, just screw the puck in and mark the base with a sticker for up, remove the puck, attach with sticker up and when the puck screws back in you have it :flex: As for the puck you need to make a match, if you are getting it from the Uk check the price plus shipping then compare to Kneedraggers they have a complete clutch side in my style for $49.00, that might still be a cheaper route :dunno:dunno

man you just made me fall in love with the original R1's all over again. love it man

man you just made me fall in love with the original R1's all over again. love it man While his bike is a piece of art :fact the original R1's were the 98 models and his is the 02. :thumbup

While his bike is a piece of art :fact the original R1's were the 98 models and his is the 02. :thumbup yea . . . its not bad for a 60yr old farts scooter :hammer: :lol :lol

yea . . . its not bad for a 60yr old farts scooter :hammer: :lol :lol Better than the Rascals that most people your age are looking at buying!! :fact :lol :lol

Better than the Rascals that most people your age are looking at buying!! :fact :lol :lol putting NOS on my golf cart for senior citizens drag races in my retirement complex :rock

putting NOS on my golf cart for senior citizens drag races in my retirement complex :rock :hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer:

Ron, is the one you are ordering going to match what you already have or is it the shape of mine ? Which matches my other side :dunno http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/IMG_5860.jpg (http://%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/IMG_5860.jpg%5B/IMG%5D) Got a seperate new style puck coming for the clutch side, should be here next week along with the stator side slider :rock

Ok so I want to see the logo's lined up on these :thumbup and not just torn off and thrown away :chair: :lol

Looks like it's time to change that brake fluid Ian!! :secret: :lol

Ok so I want to see the logo's lined up on these :thumbup and not just torn off and thrown away :chair: :lol that may very well be a test of my patience . . . might end up with photo's of breaker bars stuck in the ceiling or busted bricks in the wall :hammer: :lol

Looks like it's time to change that brake fluid Ian!! :secret: :lol That's the rear, who needs that to work :chair: that may very well be a test of my patience . . . might end up with photo's of breaker bars stuck in the ceiling or busted bricks in the wall :hammer: :lol Come on if this old fart can do it :flex: then so can you :thumbup plus I just told you how :lol

That's the rear, who needs that to work :chair: YOU might in a pinch!! :chair: :lol Besides.....it looks like hell!!! :fact :hammer:

YOU might in a pinch!! :chair: :lol Besides.....it looks like hell!!! :fact :hammer: you can tell a real racer . . . by his coffee colored brake fluid :rock or in my case . . . a lazy old fart, changed to the green to disguise it :hammer: :lol :lol

you can tell a real racer . . . by his coffee colored brake fluid :rock or in my case . . . a lazy old fart, changed to the green to disguise it :hammer: :lol :lol :hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer::hammer:

Besides.....it looks like hell!!! :fact :hammer: you can tell a real racer . . . by his coffee colored brake fluid :rock See Ron knows so STFU :finger :finger or in my case . . . a lazy old fart :hammer: :lol :lol Oh he really does know :lol :lol

Ok so I want to see the logo's lined up on these :thumbup and not just torn off and thrown away :chair: :lol that may very well be a test of my patience . . . might end up with photo's of breaker bars stuck in the ceiling or busted bricks in the wall :hammer: :lol Come on if this old fart can do it :flex: then so can you :thumbup plus I just told you how :lol Well hopefully Ron will have no excuse now :secret: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/marcaztls/DSC02227.jpg Good tip though Redgecko, that's exactly how I lined my R&G's up :)

Well hopefully Ron will have no excuse now :secret: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/marcaztls/DSC02227.jpg Good tip though Redgecko, that's exactly how I lined my R&G's up :) Thats great, love the spare logo's, than I can cheat by applying the logos after the install :hammer: :lol

Well hopefully Ron will have no excuse now :secret: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/marcaztls/DSC02227.jpg Now that's just not fair :rant

Thats great, love the spare logo's, than I can cheat by applying the logos after the install :hammer: :lol Now that's just not fair :rant :lol Sorry Redgecko, but I thought it was worth asking for him if they could pop in a couple of spares. A breaker bar in the ceiling is a dangerous thing :secret:

:lol Sorry Redgecko, but I thought it was worth asking for him if they could pop in a couple of spares. A breaker bar in the ceiling is a dangerous thing :secret: That was just a scare tactic, he's way too old and frail to get a breaker bar that far, he might be able to drop it on his foot but that's about it :lol :lol :hammer:

That was just a scare tactic, he's way too old and frail to get a breaker bar that far, he might be able to drop it on his foot but that's about it :lol :lol :hammer: your just lucky my arthritus is acting up . . . where's my damn cane :chair: a day in the life of the elderly- Ethel was a bit of a demon in her wheelchair, and loved to charge around the nursing home, taking corners on one wheel and getting up to maximum speed on the long corridors. Because the poor woman was one sandwich short of a picnic the other residents tolerated her and some of them actually joined in. One day Ethel was speeding up one corridor when a door opened and Kooky Clarence stepped out with his arm outstretched. "STOP!," he shouted in a firm voice. "Have you got a license for that thing?" Ethel fished around in her handbag and pulled out a Kit Kat wrapper and held it up to him. "OK" he said, and away Ethel sped down the hall. As she took the corner near the TV lounge on one wheel, weird Harold Popped out in front of her and shouted "STOP! Have you got proof of Insurance?" Ethel dug into her handbag, pulled out a drink coaster and held it up to him. Harold nodded and said "On your way, Ma'am." As Ethel neared the final corridor, Crazy Craig stepped out in front of her, Butt- Naked, and holding his "You-Know-What" in his hand. "Oh, good grief," yelled Ethel, "Not that Damn Breathalyzer Test again.!!!"

:lol :hammer: :lol :hammer: Thanks for that mental image Ron, fancy what's left of my ham 'n cheese sarnie?

your just lucky my arthritus is acting up . . . where's my damn cane :chair: a day in the life of the elderly- Ethel was a bit of a demon in her wheelchair, and loved to charge around the nursing home, taking corners on one wheel and getting up to maximum speed on the long corridors. Because the poor woman was one sandwich short of a picnic the other residents tolerated her and some of them actually joined in. One day Ethel was speeding up one corridor when a door opened and Kooky Clarence stepped out with his arm outstretched. "STOP!," he shouted in a firm voice. "Have you got a license for that thing?" Ethel fished around in her handbag and pulled out a Kit Kat wrapper and held it up to him. "OK" he said, and away Ethel sped down the hall. As she took the corner near the TV lounge on one wheel, weird Harold Popped out in front of her and shouted "STOP! Have you got proof of Insurance?" Ethel dug into her handbag, pulled out a drink coaster and held it up to him. Harold nodded and said "On your way, Ma'am." As Ethel neared the final corridor, Crazy Craig stepped out in front of her, Butt- Naked, and holding his "You-Know-What" in his hand. "Oh, good grief," yelled Ethel, "Not that Damn Breathalyzer Test again.!!!" Morning Ron :hellobye a.k.a. Crazy Craig :lol

Morning Ron :hellobye a.k.a. Crazy Craig :lol top of the morning gents, heading off to class (training seminar for work) :thumbup

top of the morning gents, heading off to class (training seminar for work) :thumbup Proper Usage of Walkers??? :dunno :lol :lol

Proper Usage of Walkers??? :dunno :lol :lol Extraterrestrial Taxidermy- The Science of Preserving Aliens :secret:

New bits on the way from merry old England- New style Harris clutch & stator sliders, and new race pegs for the Harris rearsets. Will post up when they arrive & installed :secret: found these sexy ti sprocket nuts too . . . still deciding (already have regular ti sprocket nuts on it now) :crash

Hey Ron, what ever happened to the ti kickstand you mentioned before?

Hey Ron, what ever happened to the ti kickstand you mentioned before? :dunno:sing:

New bits on the way from merry old England- New style Harris clutch & stator sliders, and new race pegs for the Harris rearsets. Will post up when they arrive & installed :secret: found these sexy ti sprocket nuts too . . . still deciding (already have regular ti sprocket nuts on it now) :crash Here's the actual pegs Ron, I've checked and they'll be perfect for your rearsets. Lighter than I thought they'd be too :) http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/marcaztls/DSC02248.jpg Those nuts are gorgeous. I have stainless ones now but seeing as I'm on a ti nut n' bolt mission they won't be staying :sneaky

Hey Ron, what ever happened to the ti kickstand you mentioned before? My mechanic/shop owner bud still hasn't gotten the ti rod, so now he's looking at making it 2pc, and just machining it. He's been really busy as he just reopened his business this year, and he's looking at getting a pro race team together again. Its taking forever to get the kickstand & the swingarm chain holder made, I guess with age comes patience, I've been trying to get this ti kickstand fabricated for over 2 yrs now, and he's the 4th person I've talked to about it :lol