I've been riding street since I was 16 (looooong time ago) and have had a fair number of bikes in my time and had pretty much had something in the garage at all times. However when I moved to the US I left my ZXR 750 behind and was here for about 6 years with no bike at all.
Well my 2 son's came over for a visit and as they both now ride too, we went to look for some stuff they could take back that might be a bit unique in the UK.
Well that's where it all started again, we went to a Yamaha dealer and there on display was an 06 R1 all dressed up in my favorite old school racing yellow. So to cut a long story short we came home the same day with 2 jackets for the boys and one R1 for me :jump:jump:jump
Now they did have an LE at the dealer but, a: It was sold and b: I couldn't have afforded it anyway, but that LE would have a lot to answer for.

In the past I'd had bikes to ride and although I always had a habit of trying to keep them as much up together as possible, I'd never really modded any that much and was way behind on what was available. With the gold forks on the 50th my first thought was to go the gold route so without really doing much research I set about adding some bits to make her my own.

First mods that I remember (and I'm old so bear with me) were gold bar ends and some gold tipped LP sliders, my own fender eliminator and some flush mounts. These were followed by a rear cowl and, because I didn't have a stand of any sort, I got some gold Gillies adjusters/lifters and a Harris stand.

I thought she was getting really modded now :lol

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_4421.jpg

Oh nearly forgot the gold pre-load adjusters and punisher cozy

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_4430_1024x683.jpg



After having her for a little while and the sticker shock starting to wear off I decided to spend big (it seemed it then anyway) and I went with Galfer rotors, Sato rear sets and gold Pazzo shorties.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_4537_1026x684.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_4527_1026x684.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_4596_1026x684.jpg

I had debated going with gold Satos but they seemed a little orangey in the pics, so luckily (I think now anyway) I went with black Sato's.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_4564_1026x684.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_4577_1026x684.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_4583_1026x684.jpg


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_5036_4_5_tonemapped.jpg




I thought I had quite a list of add ons back then and couldn't see me doing much more to her, how wrong I was :shake

OK now remember that LE.

By this time I had been on the Forum a while and had started to learn a fair bit about R1's and to catch up on what had been going on in the world or motorcyles. That LE wasn't that much more money because it had some pretty parts on it, those things actually made a difference to the bike and how it rode......huh who knew, not me for sure, but I did now.

So some things had to change and the modding addiction was about to bite and bite hard.

Now the exact order of things here might not be quite right so forgive me but I know that I had learned that LP sliders weren't going to cut it and had to go.

Harris frame sliders (a name I wish I didn't know ) but these should at least work if called upon.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_6533.jpg

Followed by clutch and gearbox sliders.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_5858.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_5862.jpg

Then I decided those big antennas had to go, so Greggs block offs, CRG and change the gold bar ends to Graves black (Do you see what's happening to the gold?)

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_6537.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_6547.jpg

Then a big thing happened.
A chance came up to buy some Ohlins R/T forks Still remember that LE ?
So after pondering for a while and then being nice to the wife for about a week I decided to take the plunge.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_6619.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_6624.jpg

Oh and the seller had a few nice bits of carbon fiber too, seemed such a shame to split it all up.
You probably noticed the front fender above already, then there was the rear hugger with chain guard, exhaust shield and tank sides.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_6629.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_6529.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_6529.jpg


Now she was starting to get close to that LE I had liked so much

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_6659.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_6671.jpg

Ok so there was still a couple of bits of that LE that I didn't have, namely wheels and rear Ohlins and they seemed like they would both be a long way off, but as luck would have it an opportunity came up for the Ohlins and I took it.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_7541.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_7559.jpg


That was it, I was done, no way could I take her any further for a long time to come.

Now in saying that you can always scrape up enough for some of those little pieces so here's a few of those in no particular order

Harris gas cap (there's that name again)

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_7283.jpg

D Zus fasteners

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_6860.jpg

Rizoma oil cap

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_8677.jpg

Rizoma grips

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_8678.jpg

Akrapovic sprocket cover

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_9181.jpg

And an upgrade to the cozy

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_8961.jpg

Now what about exhaust you are asking, or at least everyone was back then, why haven't I done the exhaust?

Well, to be honest I liked the lines of the stock system enough to live with it and certainly enough to not want to make me spend the money to change it all.
When something right came along I would know and so in the meantime it was race baffles, gut the cat and carbon heat shields along with fitting a PCIII

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_7563.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/SwingArmProject003.jpg

So there she was and I was happy with how she looked.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_7576.jpg



Or so I thought

So are we still remembering that LE.
Well that LE didn't have black calipers and, although I would've liked to upgrade to Brembos, that wasn't going to happen, so what to do.
Fit LE calipers.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_9741.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_9742.jpg

There that's much better isn't it.
Well in looks it is but it doesn't brake any better.
So I decided to fit an RCS and while I was there I might as well do the reservoirs with some more Rizoma bits.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_9061.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_9063.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_9414.jpg

But wait, the Brembo lever is black and my Pazzos are gold, can't have that can we.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_9062.jpg

Now she looks like she can brake properly too, although I'll have to do something with the reservoir hose :fact

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_9735.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_9737.jpg

But the rear is just not doing it for me now so better do something there.

Before that however, there was a little matter of a very nice looking swinger I had seen on Carbonar1's bike. Now I am not as skillfull as Ben and I can't weld worth a crap, let alone have the stuff to do it, but there is a local guy to me that it turns out can and he managed to come up with this for me.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/SwingArmProject016.jpg

Perfect, and so we end up with this and I just love the look it gives.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/SwingArmProject043.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/SwingArmProject046.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/SwingArmProject025-1.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/SwingArmProject033-1.jpg

Well love it apart from that rear caliper that is, so......

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_9752.jpg

I think I might actually like this more than the LE now, I can finally stop regretting not buying one

Another couple of small bits followed, Votex top triple and clip ons and some tygon clear tubing to deal with that earlier problem

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/Updates022.jpg

And a Evotech triple nut so I can put a triple mount GPS holder in there

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Nuts2008.jpg

Then another big one hit.
I found a great deal on a set of Brembo HP nickels and didn't have the heart to let them pass

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_3700.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/013.jpg

Braking performance goes up yet another level.

Now the factory cowl, although well fitting, never was ideal for me. I wanted a race tail but i wanted a race tail that had a full undertail and had the fit and finish of OEM. My solution was via the guy that did my swinger, one spare tail and cowl and he would have it sorted.
At the same time I was also able to address another thing that bugged me (even on an LE :lol) and that was that the color and decals didn't flow in my opinion.
This is the result

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/017.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1/020.jpg

And now the paint lines flow as I would like

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/014.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/015.jpg

Ok with my pondering on tail color having been resolved I could re-visit the exhaust and ended up going with........ yes Harris cans (which were a steal :fact) and an M4 Ti Y pipe. The yellows decals had absolutely no impact on my decision to buy :lol

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Ti010.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Ti012.jpg

I think they work perfectly with everything else I've done and were well worth the wait.

Updated the chain and sprockets too with a 520 setup with lightweight steel rear and gold chain and a -1/+2 change over stock

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Ti013.jpg

Pretty much up to date now with the exception of the last few things over the last few weeks.

Magical racing screen

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_1258.jpg

Ohlins steering damper

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Photoshoot126.jpg

And a Bazazz Quichshifter, along with some woodcraft sliders that were fitted somewhere in here :dunno

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_1266.jpg

And because I like symmetry I managed to get hold of a Brembo cable clutch lever to balance the RCS along with some nice carbon fiber bars.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_1255.jpg

And to finally finish the braking to a level that now far exceeds my abilities, some Braketech full floating iron rotors

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Latest112.jpg


This last one has been the most surprising to me to be able to get done, not just because of what it is but because of how it came about.

If you remember back to my LE ranting, one thing I was missing was wheels and I have always wanted to do something with them. Being a large expenditure it hadn't happened and nor had any really tempting deals come up. Then something happened that I will never forget, a member from here who I have never actually met, although I consider a good friend, gave me and yes you heard right, he gave me a front BST wheel :bow :bow This has made it possible for me to complete that one real missing item from the list and I now have BST wheels, something that I really did think would never happen.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_1264.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_1268.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_1270.jpg


So this is where she is as of today, and writing this has made me realize just how far she has come since that day I picked her up. I have probably missed some stuff and she still has a ways to go, but I will never sell her and we'll continue to grow old together :lol

I think I have succeeded at least in building my own LE.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_1240.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Dashfitpics043.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Dashfitpics075.jpg

One time at band camp...........

:jump & :corn & :jump & :corn respectively....

You forgot about your gold valve stem caps too. :fact

subscribed! gotta love the 50th anniversary scheme

What no pics of the BST's? WTF !!!

One time at band camp...........

:hammer: :hammer: :finger

:jump & :corn & :jump & :corn respectively....

OK I'm done now :thumbup

You forgot about your gold valve stem caps too. :fact

damn I knew I'd forget something good :lol

subscribed! gotta love the 50th anniversary scheme

You got that right :jump:jump

What no pics of the BST's? WTF !!!

Well at least let me finish :2bitchsla :lol

Steve and Frank, you better be happy now, that seemed to take forever :lol

very nice! glad to see you've finally made a thread:thumbup

I did have a hand in that build :sing: carbon fiber clipons :secret: lol

Beautiful bike Ian :bow:bow

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/IMG_1240.jpg

Absolutely beautiful, Ian. My favourite 50th.:bow

Excellent story of addiction and reluctant consent too. :lol

I did have a hand in that build :sing: carbon fiber clipons :secret: lol

Beautiful bike Ian :bow:bow

You did indeed Kawai and thank you.


Absolutely beautiful, Ian. My favourite 50th.:bow

Excellent story of addiction and reluctant consent too. :lol

Thanks Ben, shame they are on different continents, would love to get a pic together :fact
And reluctant consent eh ? I like it :lol

I still don't see those Ti bolts..... :lol Nice write up Ian, bike looks the part.

if you dont mind my asking how is the rear cowl mounted? does it use the same tabs as oem minus the one bolt?

It is absolute KINK! Could not be better. This is the way that a super sport should come out of the box! That said! It would be way out of my budget to buy it if it did!:fact

You did indeed Kawai and thank you.




Thanks Ben, shame they are on different continents, would love to get a pic together :fact
And reluctant consent eh ? I like it :lol

yea it would be like having two sexy twins one dressed in yellow and one in blue!:lhumper:

I still don't see those Ti bolts..... :lol Nice write up Ian, bike looks the part.

Give me a chance :lol I promise to update the thread when thay are fitted :fact

if you dont mind my asking how is the rear cowl mounted? does it use the same tabs as oem minus the one bolt?

It basically fits the same as it did except there are only 2 bolts instead of 4 holding the under tail via the tag bracket. All the top tail bolts are the same except there is a spacer inside between what was the cowl and the mounting for the bolt in the tail, I then use a longer bolt all the way trough both just like a race tail would be bolted. Does that make sense ?

It is absolute KINK! Could not be better. This is the way that a super sport should come out of the box! That said! It would be way out of my budget to buy it if it did!:fact

Thanks a lot. :) Ben and I have similar builds in that way, looks sort of standard but isn't :lol

yea it would be like having two sexy twins one dressed in yellow and one in blue!:lhumper:

Wouldn't it though :lhumper:

It basically fits the same as it did except there are only 2 bolts instead of 4 holding the under tail via the tag bracket. All the top tail bolts are the same except there is a spacer inside between what was the cowl and the mounting for the bolt in the tail, I then use a longer bolt all the way trough both just like a race tail would be bolted. Does that make sense ?




gotcha. i have this old thing laying around i might give it a shot:dunno
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2c1tEdtVWeE/TvParV_wjMI/AAAAAAAABHY/g2qkYnN5b24/s800/PC220003.JPG

gotcha. i have this old thing laying around i might give it a shot:dunno
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2c1tEdtVWeE/TvParV_wjMI/AAAAAAAABHY/g2qkYnN5b24/s800/PC220003.JPG

Yeah that hole at the back is still used and i put a fixed spacer in there so when you tighten down through the cowl you don't want it to crush.
I used a targa cowl too, there is much less filling to do than if you do it with an OEM style with the pad removed.

i have a spare cowl i can use. ive been eyeing some race tails but dont know for sure if i like the "fin", yours is a sleeker look that i really like.

i assume you just filled in the keyhole area?

its all good Ian just razing ya up.

i have a spare cowl i can use. ive been eyeing some race tails but dont know for sure if i like the "fin", yours is a sleeker look that i really like.

i assume you just filled in the keyhole area?

Well first lets get it right, when I say "I" in any of this it means the instructions I gave to the guy that actually did the work :lol but yeah the key hole is metal plated from behind, then filled :thumbup

its all good Ian just razing ya up.

I know but there will be an update :lol

Nice write-up and probably one of the nicest 50th I've ever seen. Very impressive job man. The love shows :bow

I just wish I could keep up with you bastards and your bikes man, obama needs to pay me more.:lol

i just need to hit the powerball:fact

I never knew the story behind your bike! I almost feel guilty giving you such a hard time...all the time. ;)


:bow She's perfect Ian. Really.


I still say she should to be in a mag! :fact

i just need to hit the powerball:fact

that too.

yea it would be like having two sexy twins one dressed in yellow and one in blue!:lhumper:

Welcome to my world. The "problem" is figuring out which one is the good and which is the bad twin. :boobies :sneaky :boobies

i just need to hit the powerball:fact

:iamwithst

Nice write-up and probably one of the nicest 50th I've ever seen. Very impressive job man. The love shows :bow

Thanks man, the wife gets jealous at times I think :lol

I just wish I could keep up with you bastards and your bikes man, obama needs to pay me more.:lol

i just need to hit the powerball:fact

It's easy to look at a thread like this and think that, I used to too. But remember this has taken nearly 6 years to get this far and she's still not finished, I have been very lucky too with some of the parts I've obtained, it's all about trying to get the best value from what you spend, i could never have afforded it at retail prices :fact

I never knew the story behind your bike! I almost feel guilty giving you such a hard time...all the time. ;)


:bow She's perfect Ian. Really.


I still say she should to be in a mag! :fact

Thanks Kim but you don't feel a bit guilty :fact I wouldn't :lol

Welcome to my world. The "problem" is figuring out which one is the good and which is the bad twin. :boobies :sneaky :boobies

:lol

We followed the same paths on our respective builds Ian but in all fairness yours is much more of an accomplishment than what I was able to achieve!!:bow:bow

But just to show some appropriate Christmas sour grapes --- I just bought a Porsche!!!:butt:butt

Merry Christmas buddy!!

Glad you finally showed up. :crash

Bike looks absolutely stunning Ian, just amazing!

Glad you finally showed up. :crash

Bike looks absolutely stunning Ian, just amazing!

:fact

Glad you finally showed up. :crash

Bike looks absolutely stunning Ian, just amazing!

eehhh its alright.:lol

Amazing bike Ian, she really something special :fact and thank fuvk you didn't go down the gold route to far :hammer:

P.S my bike is still proudly wearing your bikes oem fear fender... it's my claim to fame :crash :lol

Bike looks great Ian :fact

absolutely amazing 50th mate..

nicely done..!! keep up the great work :thumbup

... shame they are on different continents, would love to get a pic together :fact


Hell yeah, that'd be amazing. Maybe we could rig up something with Uncle P...:sneaky

I'd love to to do the Tail of The Dragon with all you guys. Can you imagine the collection, all together in the same place. What a picture.

Now that would truly be E P I C . :jump

We followed the same paths on our respective builds Ian but in all fairness yours is much more of an accomplishment than what I was able to achieve!!:bow:bow

But just to show some appropriate Christmas sour grapes --- I just bought a Porsche!!!:butt:butt

Merry Christmas buddy!!

Yours is a great build too Andy and being a 50th always has an advantage anyway :fact However on the car front you have a slight lead over my 211,000 Grand Prix, although it does have a supercharger :fact :lol

Have a great Christmas too, best wishes to you and the family :thumbup

Glad you finally showed up. :crash

Bike looks absolutely stunning Ian, just amazing!

Cheers Steve and thanks for the help you've given during the build :bow

:fact

Thank you Sir :)

eehhh its alright.:lol

Wait till the Ti bolts go on, you'll change your mind then :fact :lol

Amazing bike Ian, she really something special :fact and thank fuvk you didn't go down the gold route to far :hammer:

P.S my bike is still proudly wearing your bikes oem fear fender... it's my claim to fame :crash :lol

Yeah the gold route was just me finding my way :lol Mines proud to know she has contributed to another build, there are lots of pieces she is wearing with pride too.

Bike looks great Ian :fact

Thanks Corey, you have made contributions to this build too and the help and service is always appreciated :thumbup

absolutely amazing 50th mate..

nicely done..!! keep up the great work :thumbup

Much appreciated, she's not finished yet, in fact not sure she ever will be, so I'll do my best :)

Hell yeah, that'd be amazing. Maybe we could rig up something with Uncle P...:sneaky

I'd love to to do the Tail of The Dragon with all you guys. Can you imagine the collection, all together in the same place. What a picture.

Now that would truly be E P I C . :jump

Wouldn't it though, I think it would make an epic magazine article so where's Mark :sneaky :sneaky :sneaky :lol

Wouldn't it though, I think it would make an epic magazine article so where's Mark :sneaky :sneaky :sneaky :lol

He's making the tuna sandwiches in preperation for us. :lol

Steve and Frank, you better be happy now, that seemed to take forever :lol

Glad you finally did it, Ian! :) As usual, total class bike. :bow

Simply amazing!

Great read Red, I love it!!!!

I've gotten to see this thing in person (well before the BST's) and it is one of those bikes that you see something cool, then you see something else, then you look again and there is something else you missed the first 7 times you looked at it.

Very cool bike. Now, go on vacation or something so I can steal the BST's. I think PJ said I had to split them with him though.

He's making the tuna sandwiches in preperation for us. :lol

Well damn him, I don't like tuna :rant

Glad you finally did it, Ian! :) As usual, total class bike. :bow

Thanks Frank, Steve told me you were sulking so I thought I'd better put it in here :lol

Simply amazing!

Thanks Mani, you'll notice I haven't done the key upgrade, I'll have to speak to you about that :lol

Great read Red, I love it!!!!

Thanks man

I've gotten to see this thing in person (well before the BST's) and it is one of those bikes that you see something cool, then you see something else, then you look again and there is something else you missed the first 7 times you looked at it.

Very cool bike. Now, go on vacation or something so I can steal the BST's. I think PJ said I had to split them with him though.

Thanks a lot Bob, much appreciated but make sure you get the rear, it's worth more :hammer: :hammer:

Steve exagerates, Ian. :lol

Steve exagerates, Ian. :lol


He actually presented ulterior motives :fact :lol

Steve exagerates, Ian. :lol

Sorry, I couldn't respond because I was busy running a mile in under 2:00 minutes. :crash

Sorry, I couldn't respond because I was busy running a mile in under 2:00 minutes. :crash

Were you the coyote or the mule? :lol

Sorry, I couldn't respond because I was busy running a mile in under 20:00 minutes. :crash

Even this is an exaggeration :lol

Were you the coyote or the mule? :lol

I don't know what you're talking bout man'g!


Even this is an exaggeration :lol

Uh...yeah....that's the point. :shake

I don't know what you're talking bout man'g!




Uh...yeah....that's the point. :shake

Suuuuuuure. :lol

Uh...yeah....that's the point. :shake


So was the EDIT :shake :lol

Haha you suck at the jokings you both ha! :vanish

Haha you suck at the jokings you both ha! :vanish

:lol

Wouldn't it though, I think it would make an epic magazine article so where's Mark :sneaky :sneaky :sneaky :lol

That is actually my 'dream' mag article, to ride the Dragon with you guys. Believe me I've suggested it more than once :fact

Tuna sandwiches and Red Bull all the way Ian, sorry! :lol



That was a great read, of a great bike, from a great bloke. Loved it ;)

That is actually my 'dream' mag article, to ride the Dragon with you guys. Believe me I've suggested it more than once :fact

Tuna sandwiches and Red Bull all the way Ian, sorry! :lol



That was a great read, of a great bike, from a great bloke. Loved it ;)

Here was I thinking you had more clout than that, now I realize that you are the PB sandwich man it explains it all and Tuna is not helping your cause :lol

Thanks for the kind words Mark, :blush not the same caliber type of build as some but I like to think I took my time putting together something that has improved the bike overall but still maintains the look and lines of the design I love so much. You, as well as many other members here, have been invaluable with help and advise and never moan at some of the dumb questions I ask. :bow

Thanks again Mark and I will take a Redbull though :thumbup

Thanks Frank, Steve told me you were sulking so I thought I'd better put it in here :lol

Now you just need to get Frank to put it in there (appropriately positioned of course). :hammer:


That is actually my 'dream' mag article, to ride the Dragon with you guys. Believe me I've suggested it more than once :fact

Any writer worth his weight would just gone ahead and did it. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. ;)


That was a great read, of a great bike, from a great bloke. Loved it ;)

It was alright. If it was a blue bike, then I'd have to agree with you. :hammer:

Here was I thinking you had more clout than that, now I realize that you are the PB sandwich man it explains it all and Tuna is not helping your cause :lol

:lol I'm the tea boy actually, we can't afford sandwiches...

Any writer worth his weight would just gone ahead and did it. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. ;)

Trust me, if I had the company credit card, I'd have booked the flight and the container for my bike! :hammer:

That bike is gorgeous!!!! It really makes me miss my 06 50th. The Beemer is nice; but, deep down I really miss my old bike!

That bike is gorgeous!!!! It really makes me miss my 06 50th. The Beemer is nice; but, deep down I really miss my old bike!

Thanks a lot man, I can understand the draw of the new bikes for some but there is nothing that would want to make me sell this bike, we are growing old together :lol

Thanks a lot man, I can understand the draw of the new bikes for some but there is nothing that would want to make me sell this bike, we are growing old together :lol

There's already quite an age gap between you two. You going to hand your mistress down to your boys and let them fight over her? :hammer:

There's already quite an age gap between you two. You going to hand your mistress down to your boys and let them fight over her? :hammer:

Bike years are like dog years so there's not so much difference :lol

I'm going one step further than the guy who was posted a while back, the tank will be flushed and become the urn for my ashes :fact :hammer:

Figured I'd better put the updated dash in here now too :sneaky

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Dashfitpics053.jpg


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Dashfitpics036.jpg


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Dashfitpics034.jpg


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Dashfitpics028.jpg

Now just get it wired and you're set!

Now just get it wired and you're set!


It is wired :2bitchsla and functioning :flex:

Fantastique! :thumbup

Fantastique! :thumbup

Thanks Ben :bow although when i saw you had posted I was expecting "repost" :lol

simply stunning man, not over the top...very classy

simply stunning man, not over the top...very classy

Appreciate it :thumbup

Repost.:vanish



:lol

Repost.:vanish



:lol


http://forum.motomummy.com/public/style_emoticons/default/asshat.gif :2bitchsla

:lol

Bike look's great. I just got a evotech triple nut as well. Did you use the stock washer or no? Mine does'nt thread all the way down with the washer on and looks like ditching the washer would make up the difference.

Bike look's great. I just got a evotech triple nut as well. Did you use the stock washer or no? Mine does'nt thread all the way down with the washer on and looks like ditching the washer would make up the difference.


Nope no washer and the nuts sits dead flush with the stem :thumbup

Thanks

Geez Ian that's nice is there anything left to do???:bow

Thanks Andy :)
Unfortunately you'd be surprised at what's still on the list :lol

Thanks Andy :)
Unfortunately you'd be surprised at what's still on the list :lol


i can add two things to your list and it includes the best two additions:

add gas, and ride :lol

i can add two things to your list and it includes the best two additions:

add gas, and ride :lol

Hey i made the ride :flex: in the fvcking rain I might add !!!!!! :lol

Hey i made the ride :flex: in the fvcking rain I might add !!!!!! :lol


:lol true enough man.

Awesome Ian. :)

Thanks Kim :)

Realized I had been neglecting this thread and not updating so...... (excuse the pics, some are cell phone as my camera is being a little awkward at times :rant)

When I fitted the dash there was a programming/lap timer switch which had to be fitted on a little bracket on the bars. You can see it here...

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Dashfitpics053a.jpg

Well I wasn't too keen on it and wanted something a little more factory fit.
So I got hold of another left side switch cluster (just in case :lol) and installed a small momentary switch to do the job instead.
Of course color was important.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/PRM008.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/PRM024.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/PRM022.jpg

Much neater and easily mistaken for the much sought after PRM button.

Next came the update to the brakes.
I had been sitting on some quick disconnects waiting to find somewhere to get lines made up to suit. Well when Mani (slowboyracing) did his Fren Tubo group buy I asked him to check into getting some custom lines made up.
Well he came through and I got the required AN3 fittings but on and was able to fit the disconnects and get them fitted up finally.
Really like these things, have already taken the wheel off the bike and to be able to just take the caliper off and set it aside is really nice, that and it will make cleaning and maintenance so much easier.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/WP_000449lines.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/013-2.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/001-1.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/005-2.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/008-2.jpg

Also recently managed to get hold of a couple of little carbon trim pieces that I didn't have till now.
Got them from Carbonar1, so I now have a couple of bits from another one of my inspirational bikes, thanks Ben.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Updates4-21013.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Updates4-21012.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Updates4-21007.jpg

And then finally for now a little piece of custom machine work from Paul, the man responsible for getting Marcaztls carbon swinger complete again.
He made up a little look alike quick release spindle cup for that endurance racer look. :flex: :lol

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/013-3.jpg


Quick shot of her sitting patiently in the garage waiting for the weather to improve here again. :(

Oh and nearly forgot, put the stomp grip on there too. Heard good things about the stuff so thought I'd give some a try :dunno

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Updates4-21029a.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/PRM008.jpg





Now I've seen everything. :)

Now I've seen everything. :)

Nice pics Ian...but what do you need a laptimer switch for? :dunno

Nice pics Ian...but what do you need a laptimer switch for? :dunno

So he can time his laps on the stands making "Vroom, vroom, wheeennnn, wheennn, whaaahhhh" sounds :crash

Nice pics Ian...but what do you need a laptimer switch for? :dunno

"When I fitted the dash there was a programming/lap timer switch which had to be fitted on a little bracket on the bars." :fact

So he can time his laps on the stands making "Vroom, vroom, wheeennnn, wheennn, whaaahhhh" sounds :crash


That and I can time how long it takes for the track heroes to come out to play.

That and I can time how long it takes for the track heroes to come out to play.

You know some heroes??? Can you get me some autographs?:sneaky

Yeah I got about 15 at the last AMA races, I'll see what I can do for you.

Yeah I got about 15 at the last AMA races, I'll see what I can do for you.

I'd love to meet Josh Hayes...he seems like he'd be as down to earth as Colin. Plus he kicks ass and represents for all the old guys. F*** Blake Young...I don't care if he is from WI.

That and I can time how long it takes for the track heroes to come out to play.

Track heroes? :lol

Track heroes? :lol

I think that's a raw nerve.:crash

I think that's a raw nerve.:crash

I now know not that which he speaks of... :sing:

Ian looking good as always brotha! PM incomming by the way.:)



I'd love to meet Josh Hayes...he seems like he'd be as down to earth as Colin. Plus he kicks ass and represents for all the old guys. F*** Blake Young...I don't care if he is from WI.

So true, Blake is a biatch arse whiner like S moaner.:shake I hope Josh wires the track of him this year! Again

Ian looking good as always brotha! PM incomming by the way.:)



Thanks Dave, appreciate it.

PM replied.

:jump

Got round to solving another couple of little peeves I had.
First was that the rear brake would fall off every time I removed the wheel and was a pain to get back on.
Managed to make that captive :)

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/Captivebrake004.jpg

Makes it way easier to put the wheel back in, almost holds it in place for you and certainly helps line it up for the axle to go in.

While I was there I managed to route the brake line a little better, not such tight bends on it now which always bugged me a bit.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/002-2.jpg

:corn Ok! How did you captivate it! :lol your worse than a tease show!:hammer:

JB weld

Spoiler!!!

Amazing bike love the 50th Anniversary models. Still remember walking in the local Yami dealer and seeing them all lined up.

Hey red, could you tell us where you got the captive spacers from? that's a neat lil useful mod.

Amazing bike love the 50th Anniversary models. Still remember walking in the local Yami dealer and seeing them all lined up.

Thanks man, I did the same, it's how this all started :lol

Hey red, could you tell us where you got the captive spacers from? that's a neat lil useful mod.

Didn't buy any captive spacers just drilled a couple of small holes through the adjuster into the caliper bracket and used tension pins to keep them together.
Still allows them to torque down nicely together, as they are free to move on the pins put keeps the caliper nicely in place. :thumbup

Ok another little change.

Not going to see this that often on an 06 :lol

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Switches008.jpg

And the other side has now gone from a programming switch to a fan override switch.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Switches004.jpg

Overview.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Switches012.jpg

sweet

Since I mentioned your build in the other thread I just had to come take a look again. I know this is an older thread but I still want to post congrats. Its an amazing bike with alot of very TASTEFUL modification. You crammed all the goodies on the bike(and then some) and did it without making it look like a decorated xmas tree. Dedication, devotion and maybe alot of crazy deserves recognition and you pulled all that off with this bike! nice job, perhaps your screen name should be relentless?? :lol

Since I mentioned your build in the other thread I just had to come take a look again. I know this is an older thread but I still want to post congrats. Its an amazing bike with alot of very TASTEFUL modification. You crammed all the goodies on the bike(and then some) and did it without making it look like a decorated xmas tree. Dedication, devotion and maybe alot of crazy deserves recognition and you pulled all that off with this bike! nice job, perhaps your screen name should be relentless?? :lol

Thanks man, it's an ongoing thread as it's still an ongoing build, you see I haven't crammed all the goodies on her yet. :sneaky
I've tried pretty much for it to still look like a 50th Anni R1 at first glance, if you know what you are looking at you realize after a while it's had a little transformation :lol
Glad you like it and thanks again for your take on her :thumbup

just had to drop in again and say how much i like this build lol. the quick disconnect lines are a nice touch, i may have to look into them.

just had to drop in again and say how much i like this build lol. the quick disconnect lines are a nice touch, i may have to look into them.

Not to troll, but I can help you out in that department.

i can get them, i just need to justify spending the money to myself when i have so much other stuff to do first lol

i can get them, i just need to justify spending the money to myself when i have so much other stuff to do first lol

I can get them a lot cheaper than retail. :secret:

If you are interested...

I can get them a lot cheaper than retail. :secret:

If you are interested...

I might be soon :corn PM me?

Let me know if you are getting an order up, I may have to take another one

Wowowo! Beautiful!

I hope I win the lotto so i can buy a bigger Garage with a house attached, and then pack it full of bikes. -___-;

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I can get them a lot cheaper than retail. :secret:

If you are interested...

if i do it any time soon, ill go with the stahlbus ones so that match the other stahlbus parts i have. my bikes just a track whore but i try to make it a bit fancy, though after coming into build threads like this one i cant help but think im doing it wrong :lol

just had to drop in again and say how much i like this build lol. the quick disconnect lines are a nice touch, i may have to look into them.

Wowowo! Beautiful!

I hope I win the lotto so i can buy a bigger Garage with a house attached, and then pack it full of bikes. -___-;

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Thanks guys, much appreciated :beer

Didn't buy any captive spacers just drilled a couple of small holes through the adjuster into the caliper bracket and used tension pins to keep them together.
Still allows them to torque down nicely together, as they are free to move on the pins put keeps the caliper nicely in place. :thumbup

Got any pics of how this was done?

Ok another little change.

Not going to see this that often on an 06 :lol

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/R1%20resized/Switches008.jpg[/IMG]
What did you utilise the mode switch for? These are a momentary rocker aren't they?

All i can say is nice bike dude........i could probably think of a better way to spend the 15 or 20 grand but that is definitely amazing!!!!!

All i can say is nice bike dude........i could probably think of a better way to spend the 15 or 20 grand but that is definitely amazing!!!!!

Jealous???:dundun:

Got any pics of how this was done?


What did you utilise the mode switch for? These are a momentary rocker aren't they?

Here's a couple with one of the holes drilled and the pin in, should give you an idea

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/Captivebrake002-1.jpg


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/Captivebrake001-1.jpg


The mode switch is used to control the programming and lap timer functions on my dash. It wasn't quite a simple as I had envisioned as the switch is on at rest.


All i can say is nice bike dude........i could probably think of a better way to spend the 15 or 20 grand but that is definitely amazing!!!!!

Thanks man :thumbup
I'll try to spend the next 15 or 20 grand better though :lol

Such a sweet bike. I love all the little mods that you have done to clean up things as well. That brake tip is awesome, I almost smashed my brakes the other day I was soo pissed trying to put my tire back on.

That is simply beautiful.

Here's a couple with one of the holes drilled and the pin in, should give you an idea

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/Captivebrake002-1.jpg


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/Captivebrake001-1.jpg


Clever mod there... I might have to follow your lead on this one! :fact

All i can say is nice bike dude........i could probably think of a better way to spend the 15 or 20 grand but that is definitely amazing!!!!!

What's the point of posting that?

Good ole' fashion jealousy.

f'ing sick! thanks for the build thread walking through everything! i really enjoyed reading it and thanks for taking quality pics. there are some out there that build nice bikes that never show the world them properly and you did. thanks man!!

Thanks, glad you liked her.

Appreciate it jaxo.

beautiful bike redgecko

Great Jaxo....your first post is this? It's gonna go straight to his head. :lol ;)

Great Jaxo....your first post is this? It's gonna go straight to his head. :lol ;)

Too Late! But worthy!:lol

I suppose...




:D

I just had to visit this thread. Need to make a decision on something you did to your bike that I want done. Lol. Pictures always help

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I just had to visit this thread. Need to make a decision on something you did to your bike that I want done. Lol. Pictures always help

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And? :corn :lol

And? :corn :lol

I've been in contact with Ryan. :)

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Been waiting on lacomto to do swing arm covers for me but I'm gettin impatient and may just send out my extra swinger to Ryan.

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Been waiting on lacomto to do swing arm covers for me but I'm gettin impatient and may just send out my extra swinger to Ryan.

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:thumbup He's done a few of them now.

:thumbup He's done a few of them now.

Awesome, it looks soo nice on your bike. I just sent my extra swinger out to him today, couldn't wait any longer and this is something I've wanted to have done for a while. He's super busy but said he will sneak it in for me. :)

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i could probably think of a better way to spend the 15 or 20 grand

Just leave

Anybody else see Ian in the Cox rad guard commercials during the CotA round of MotoGP this weekend???:lol

Awesome, it looks soo nice on your bike. I just sent my extra swinger out to him today, couldn't wait any longer and this is something I've wanted to have done for a while. He's super busy but said he will sneak it in for me. :)

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best thing you did :fact


or if you had the cash:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-R1-4C8-2007-2008-modified-standard-swing-arm-endurance-widened-/330911275141?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4d0bd95885

Awesome, it looks soo nice on your bike. I just sent my extra swinger out to him today, couldn't wait any longer and this is something I've wanted to have done for a while. He's super busy but said he will sneak it in for me. :)

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Cool, I'll have to make a point of dropping in on him.

Just leave

:lol

Anybody else see Ian in the Cox rad guard commercials during the CotA round of MotoGP this weekend???:lol

I was waiting for someone to bring it up. :2bitchsla

or if you had the cash:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-R1-4C8-2007-2008-modified-standard-swing-arm-endurance-widened-/330911275141?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4d0bd95885


That's nice but there is a fair amount of work and money required to get that to work :fact

Cool, I'll have to make a point of dropping in on him.



:lol




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He has it, so feel free to drop in and check to see how he's making out. Lol
Just don't be pissing him off cause I know he's super busy. Lol

I sooooooo can't wait to see the finished product!!!

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He has it, so feel free to drop in and check to see how he's making out. Lol
Just don't be pissing him off cause I know he's super busy. Lol

I sooooooo can't wait to see the finished product!!!

Not sure when I can get down there but I'll let you know if I do :thumbup

Not sure when I can get down there but I'll let you know if I do :thumbup

Hoping he takes his time, I'm in no absolute rush. That's why I bought the extra swinger so at least now it's nice out I can ride while I wait.

If you know in a day in advance that you are gonna stop in let me know, I'll paypal you money to buy a 12 pack for Ryan and the guys he has working for him.

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This should wet your appetite though, it's a previous one he's done.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8969.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/Redgecko59/media/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8969.jpg.html)


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8977.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/Redgecko59/media/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8977.jpg.html)

This should wet your appetite though, it's a previous one he's done.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8969.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/Redgecko59/media/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8969.jpg.html)


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8977.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/Redgecko59/media/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8977.jpg.html)

DAMN YOU!!! Lol :D

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DAMN YOU!!! Lol :D

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:lol

BTW is he removing the chain guard lug on yours?

:lol

BTW is he removing the chain guard lug on yours?

Yes sir. :thumbup:

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Yes sir. :thumbup:

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Just checking :lol

ive got one sitting in the attic waiting on the same treatment:fact

bikes looking great red:thumbup

bikes looking great red:thumbup

ive got one sitting in the attic waiting on the same treatment:fact


Thanks man, I appreciate it.

Let me know if you need any info on the swinger :thumbup

Wow.....I put some CF covers on my swinger and like the look, I may have to have it boxed for real. Always liked how yours looked Ian.

bump nice bike!!

Wow.....I put some CF covers on my swinger and like the look, I may have to have it boxed for real. Always liked how yours looked Ian.

Thanks Bob, let me know if you do want it done I can put you in touch :thumbup

This should wet your appetite though, it's a previous one he's done.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8969.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/Redgecko59/media/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8969.jpg.html)


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8977.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/Redgecko59/media/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8977.jpg.html)

I WANT!!! I NEED!!!:bow

Ugh beautiful bike and build sir. Tasteful, high performance, and well thought out. My kinda style. I want your entire dash :boobies

Is there anyplace that still sells that model vortex triple? I have an 06 as well.

Ugh beautiful bike and build sir. Tasteful, high performance, and well thought out. My kinda style. I want your entire dash :boobies

Is there anyplace that still sells that model vortex triple? I have an 06 as well.

Thanks man.
Those top clamps come up occasionally, in fact one just went in the classified on here, not easy to find this design now though.

Ugh beautiful bike and build sir. Tasteful, high performance, and well thought out. My kinda style. I want your entire dash :boobies

Is there anyplace that still sells that model vortex triple? I have an 06 as well.

I have that vortex yoke on my bike. I think its OK, not Gilles Tooling good :D

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8969.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/Redgecko59/media/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8969.jpg.html)


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/Redgecko59/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8977.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/Redgecko59/media/General%20Bike%20Pics/IMG_8977.jpg.html)

This looks oddly familiar... :boobies

Thanks man.
Those top clamps come up occasionally, in fact one just went in the classified on here, not easy to find this design now though.

I knew I shoulda jumped on that deal :(

I have that vortex yoke on my bike. I think its OK, not Gilles Tooling good :D

True, but it's not Gilles price either :fact

Feel free to sell me yours, I got a nice scraped up stocker for ya :crash

This looks oddly familiar... :boobies

As it should :)