AUGUST 2004

I'll use this thread to detail the work I've been doing on my project bike. I know of many people that have questions about Sharkskinz R7 bodywork and other things, and I will try to detail my trials and tribulations as best I can. First off, here's a pic of it before I started. The only bodywork I retained was the front fender and tank. The 320mm Brembo discs also stayed.

Here is the bike torn down to the frame and engine. The goal was to make it look as closely to Nori Haga's 99 WSBK racer. Yea, I know that's old school, but I've wanted to do this for years, and finally got around to it. It has 11k miles, and I was time for a little TLC.

Here are all the parts sitting on the workbench. The frame, swingarm, and wheels needed to go to the powdercoater. The swingarm headed off for gusseting first. Most everything I got from eBay.....GREAT deal on the forks. The Dymags needed the gold coating stripped. Before powdercoating the frame, I filled all the screw holes with aluminum screws to keep the threads clean. BE SURE your screws aren't too long....as I was pulling some of them out, the powercoating on the threads on the opposing side made them heat up and break. Had to tap out a few stumps. I ordered all new OEM plastic wire ties and frame clamps. Wanted it done as close to new as possible. ALSO, MAKE SURE you take pictures of EVERYTHING as you pull it apart, so that you have reference material when you put it back together.....

Here's the bits and pieces the day I picked them up from the powdercoaters. SoCal Plating in National City did a great job. The wheels looked awesome, but be prepared for some of the coating to come off around the bead from mounting the tires. I just touched it up with Testors gloss black. The engine stand was a godsend. While the engine was out, I had the valves clearances checked and the seals and hoses in the coolant system replaced. At almost 11k miles of hard riding, the valves were perfect!

The end of a full day of work. Almost got to the wheels, but couldn't get the tires mounted in time. The bodywork mounted up no problem. The two fasteners on the lower part of the upper matched the holes perfectly. The headlight took a bit of thought. I'll get to that later.

Another view.....the pictures I took of all the electricals and engine installation before the disassembly were invaluable. Made reassembly a snap. Made sure to use a torque wrench on ALL the engine bolts!

Looks like its going to turn out very good!
Nice JOb!:rock

Nice one on the project.... cool stuff

Wheel installation complete, first time off the engine stand. Had MAJOR problems trying to get an AFAM sprocket for the Dymag....it takes a ZX-6 sprocket, and I had to order it straight from AFAM. It arrived in ONE day, no special shipping. The wheel stripes came from Tapeworks.com. EASY to install, make sure you've got a bright light and bikestands!

Here's a view of the Promach rearsets and shifter. Had to scratchbuild the shift shaft, since the sets didn't come with them. The Promach shift lever bracket mounts where the kickstand goes, ala CBR600RR. I ended up having to cut a slot in the bodywork to make it fit. Ball bearing shifter....NICE! Also, titanium abounds.....any visible external bolt I replaced with a titanium nut or bolt. I also replaced the Promach heel guard on the left with a stock C/F heelguard. The Promach was U L G Y. The stock one fits perfect. I also trimmed the sprocket guard with a dremel, and dipped it black.

R7 headlight installation. The Sharkskinz instructions are a bit vague. I had to mix and match the original hardware and some of my own hardware to make it work. I also anodized the brackets black (they come bare aluminum). You will have to drill two holes in the original headlight stay for the lower bracket. The brackets on the headlights are VERY brittle; very easy to break them off if you're not careful. The bulbs are 9005 (low beam) and 9006 (high beam), and you have to get them from an auto parts store. You will also have to get the pigtails for them (NAPA had them), and rig the wiring. On low beam, only one light will be on, and the same goes for high beam. Kinda European. I also fitted stock R1 headlight boots to seal them off. The headlights don't come with any of this stuff!!!

Headlight with the fuel collector. I fitted a tank vent into the top of the fuel tank, using a valve stem I bought at my local auto parts store. I drilled a hole, then pulled the base of the stem thru the hole using string and a knot tied underneath. Worked great! The object of the collector is to catch any overflow fuel in order for it to evaporate. One line runs in from the tank, and one runs from the collector to the overboard fuel vent line. In this pic you can also see the Black Widow damper mount (works like a charm!), Woodcraft clipons, and controls. Brembo 19x18 on the other side.

Here's a good view of the Flo Commander and controls. The Flo Commander went in like a snap. If you look just behind the airbox, you can see where I ran the fuel collector line to the tank vent line, and teed into it (pink hose). K&N filter sits in the airbox.....not too sure about it from all I've heard. I did the Ivan's airbox mod and installed Ivan's jets.....but the dyno will tell. Anyone out there with that setup? (stock headpipe with Devil slip-on, too...). Also installed an Indi-glo gauge face. Looked much nicer!

Installed a Barnett spring clutch kit with kevlar plates. Gets rid of the diaphram. I've ridden dirt bikes all my life, and I couldn't deal with the weak diaphram engagment. The kit comes with the gasket and two spring rates. The light rate is pretty stiff...hate to see the stiff rate! After the replacement, poured the usual into the case....Motul semi-synthetic. Also replaced all the cables, clutch and throttle. Nice to get the original smooth action back again!

Nice to be involved in aviation.....the clamp was a bennie! Fit perfectly, and it's made of stainless. Trick! (I trimmed off the excess thread). I originally had a full Devil system, but I got tired of no low end. After two years, I pitched it and went back to the EXUP! The Devil Shotgun worked as a slip-on.

Rear brake resevoir and Promach rearset. Bought a 2003 rear M/C off eBay that had low hours. Bolted right up. I also wanted to use the pink tubing for the resevoir, but I couldn't get it to bend nicely without kinks. Ended up using the stock hose. Also, the 2003 resevoir bolts right up to where the stock one goes. Ran into a little problem....since I had the swingarm gusseted, the brakeline had to run over the top of the swingarm and down....the stock hose wasn't long enough. Here's the best-kept secret in the world.....bonacoinc.com. Check it out! Build your own brakelines with any color covering. VERY user friendly.

bike looks great , I would have got another R1 for cheap and modded it and kept the 98' R/W original as that is the best looking of all the years . If you are intent on keeping the exup ( I am ) I would fit a 02-03 exup from a 49 state bike as they are full Ti and are good for 6 hp due to the shorter primaries and better collector and can be used with your stock exup servo. Too bad I do not have anymore modified R1 carbon slip-on ready right now as they matched the stock R7 pipe and gave the same HP as an aftermarket slip-on. Here is a pic of my R1 with the 02 exup and a modified stock can. Keep posting up your pics.

Front resevoir. Using non-adjustable Graves triple trees with 26mm offset, the front of the upper clamp has provisions for a master cylinder bracket. Of course I didn't have a bracket....time for scratchbuilding! Turned out quite nicely.

Here is the carbons with race baffles installed.

Front brake calipers. The older model R&T forks don't have the radial mounts. EMA makes a very nice kit for Brembo Goldline calipers, using an aluminum adapter and spacers for the 320's. I anodized it brown (thanks, Valentino!), and anodized the spacers black. I also bought a benchtop drill press, and drilled out all the bolts. Also drilled out all other track-required wiring points. Titanium is NO fun to drill thru. Make sure your press has a VERY slow bit speed, and use LOTS of cutting oil. High speed drilling will brake the bits everytime.

Getting closer.....waiting for the tail section. NO ONE makes a fiberglass stock-shaped tail section that will fit the undertail. Airtech...no. Sharkskinz....no. Sebimoto...YES!!! Fred Renz at Yoyodyne hooked me up!!!! The C/F 1998/1999 tail looks beautiful and fits nicely. Spent almost four months reciving and returning tails. Also, the sliders didn't require any drilling. The left went thru the vent hole and right bolts to the fairing mount.

Here's the view of the new cockpit.....the gas cap is a Pro-Tek. The thing looked like a cowboy belt buckle (too many silver screws!!) before I removed every other bolt, and inserted black metric set screws. They're flush, and look very nice. Now there's 8 silver screws instead of 16. Also stripped the paint off the throttle housing; the bare aluminum is very trick looking. Grips are Renthal soft compound. Windscreen is a Zero Gravity double bubble, smoked.

Here she is today. The bodywork goes to the painter next week. Even got OEM R7 decals, and they fit pretty closely. Started her up yesterday, and the throttle response just sitting seems much more electric. Smooth! Still need to set up the suspension front and rear, put the right side wheel stripes on, and take her to a dyno for some tuning. Bodywork should be back in two weeks!

Rear hind quarter, right side. Good view of the pipe, the Yoyodyne billet rear caliper and hanger, and the gusseting. The Yoyodyne caliper hanger allows you to run a 220mm rear disc instead of the stock 245mm. The wave rotor is a Galfer. I also drilled the axle for a quick pin. I used a steel metric castellated nut, and made a lanyard that ties the pin to the top of the swingarm spool. Doesn't interfere with the stand. Love the C/F tail!!!!

Good view of the shift link, 520 chain and AFAM sprocket (yes, there's two sprocket nuts missing....two arrived cross-threaded from the factory!!!).

Forgot the pic.....

Front end with the headlights, brakes, and wheel. Bodywork fits VERY nicely. Need to trim a bit around the EXUP in the right side, though.....be prepared to trim it a bit to make it fit.

Last view for two weeks. Next pic will be with painted bodywork, and out on the road!!!! Thanks!!! Send me any questions you might have, and I will do my best to answer them.

you are sick man.....!!! Unbelievable effort. Looks great

I couldn't even begin to imagine the hours you put into that!

Awesome man, be sure to post up the pics after you get it painted!!!

Originally posted by speedy r1
Looks like its going to turn out very good!
Nice JOb!:rock

Thanks!!!!!

Originally posted by LDHR1
bike looks great , I would have got another R1 for cheap and modded it and kept the 98' R/W original as that is the best looking of all the years . If you are intent on keeping the exup ( I am ) I would fit a 02-03 exup from a 49 state bike as they are full Ti and are good for 6 hp due to the shorter primaries and better collector and can be used with your stock exup servo. Too bad I do not have anymore modified R1 carbon slip-on ready right now as they matched the stock R7 pipe and gave the same HP as an aftermarket slip-on. Here is a pic of my R1 with the 02 exup and a modified stock can. Keep posting up your pics.

Thanks! I didn't know about the 02/03 mod (At this point, I think my wife would kill me if I spent even three more seconds on eBay), but I'll give it some thought. I want to stay with the Devil shotgun. Thanks again!!!!!

ah man....this bike is highly appreaciated!!!! excellent....ccan't wait to see the end product!

I can't believe how much time and effort that has gone into that motorcycle!

WOW...

Congratulations my man.. GOOD for you... It look s KILLEr..

Can't wait to see the end product..

Again.... WOW!!!

:)

wow

thats impressive amount of work ya got goin there

wow

I have no better words..im just in awe

Originally posted by korrupt1
wow

thats impressive amount of work ya got goin there

wow

I have no better words..im just in awe

:iamwithst :thumbup i'm sure it is satisfying just looking at her. :yesnod

right now:yesnod

damn staight...all I get to do is look cause I broke as hell!!!

Originally posted by korrupt1
right now:yesnod

damn staight...all I get to do is look cause I broke as hell!!!

That's why it's taken me SO LONG to do this. I wanted to redo this bike four years ago, just never had the cash. The stars just aligned perfectly to make this happen. Lots of trial and error actually cost me a BUNCH :(

I just found out today that the painter is three weeks behind. Looks like I'll be waiting till September. Tore her apart in April......AAAARRRRGGGG! I wanted to do this, but I'm going to miss the whole summer.

Excellant job :thumbup

The time & effort in the small details (TI fasteners, R7 lights, gussetted swinger, etc.) is what really makes a special . . . a special . . . good job :bow

Can't wait to see the replica paint job :yesnod

can you post a pic of the bike your trying to replicate

Originally posted by BigSexy
can you post a pic of the bike your trying to replicate

Its the bike in my avatar :yesnod

Haga's WSBK Yamaha R7 from 1999/2000 :yesnod

Originally posted by rorlow
Its the bike in my avatar :yesnod

Haga's WSBK Yamaha R7 from 1999/2000 :yesnod

......and a nice avatar it is! I've only been in here since March, but I notice your avatar everytime I see it. I don't know what it is about the R7 scheme that I like so much. It's almost a passion. My next goal is to actually build an R7 from race parts. Been searching the web, and I'm starting to find lots of race spares. Will take time, but I'll put in the same effort that I put into this bike! Here's another pic for the "what does it look like" crowd.

absolutely beautiful. If you dont mind me asking: How much is your total investment?

sweet

Originally posted by oisR1
absolutely beautiful. If you dont mind me asking: How much is your total investment?

I have a funny feeling that we really don't want to know!

Beautiful Bike! And the effort you put into it and it actually works!
I could NEVER complete a project like that.

Good Luck!

Can't wait to see the end product!

Voodoo

Originally posted by oisR1
absolutely beautiful. If you dont mind me asking: How much is your total investment?

All said and done......about 12K. Other stuff I wanted to do like a QB Carbon R7 tank and a bit of Graves engine work would have been MUCH more. Still considering it someday......

Originally posted by firehawk2003
All said and done......about 12K. Other stuff I wanted to do like a QB Carbon R7 tank and a bit of Graves engine work would have been MUCH more. Still considering it someday......

well it looks great. Im looking forward to seeing it when its finished.

:thumbup lots of bits similar to mine. calipers/adaptors etc. great job. hey think about a krankvent also.:bow

Originally posted by blur1
:thumbup lots of bits similar to mine. calipers/adaptors etc. great job. hey think about a krankvent also.:bow

Hey blur,

What's that? Haven't heard of that before. Do tell!!! :D

IF Anyone is interested see my r7 bodykit its on EBAY NOW ITEM NUMBER 7914674643 Dont know what i would cost to ship it to the US Input anyone ?? :beer

Originally posted by chuckh
IF Anyone is interested see my r7 bodykit its on EBAY NOW ITEM NUMBER 7914674643 Dont know what i would cost to ship it to the US Input anyone ?? :beer

Guys, you can't beat that deal, custom paint, CF bodykit (love that style mids) (no longer available) . . . every time I see that pic, Chuck, I start drooling :bow

Yours & MartinC's are the only ones I've seen those mids on, other than old advertisements :rock

nice work. you must be single hehe

Originally posted by sensei
nice work. you must be single hehe

Nope. Tore the bike apart two days after we came home from the hospital with our first child....in April. The wifey has a passion for bikes, too. Got a few hours everynight to work on it. She's awesome....and I'm WAAAAYYY lucky. :)

Originally posted by rorlow
Guys, you can't beat that deal, custom paint, CF bodykit (love that style mids) (no longer available) . . . every time I see that pic, Chuck, I start drooling :bow

Yours & MartinC's are the only ones I've seen those mids on, other than old advertisements :rock

Doesn't QB Carbon make those mids? Seems like I've seen one of their showbikes with that same style fairing.

Originally posted by firehawk2003
Doesn't QB Carbon make those mids? Seems like I've seen one of their showbikes with that same style fairing.

Your correct QB Carbon made them, they were used on the QB Carbon Checa R1, but unfortunately they are no longer being listed on there site/catalog, or being sold.

However, you may be able to write them, and request a set be built-up, I'm sure they still have the molds :yesnod

Sales most likely slumped after the demise of the GP 2 strokes, that is actually where the Checa R1 mids were derived from :yesnod

Originally posted by firehawk2003
Thanks! I didn't know about the 02/03 mod (At this point, I think my wife would kill me if I spent even three more seconds on eBay), but I'll give it some thought. I want to stay with the Devil shotgun. Thanks again!!!!!
If you do the the later exup ($20 on ebay) you can keep the devil pipe or any other 98-01 pipe for that matter by making a little adapter like the one shown on the pool table pic that corrects the angular misalignment between the early slip ons and the later exup. The later pipe works really good and pulls to redline as opposed to the early pipe which will always have a power peak at 10,300 rpms. Great pics, keep the coming.

Originally posted by LDHR1
If you do the the later exup ($20 on ebay) you can keep the devil pipe or any other 98-01 pipe for that matter by making a little adapter like the one shown on the pool table pic that corrects the angular misalignment between the early slip ons and the later exup. The later pipe works really good and pulls to redline as opposed to the early pipe which will always have a power peak at 10,300 rpms. Great pics, keep the coming.

Can you briefly describe how you made the adapter? I was getting ready to trim a hole in the bodywork for the right side fixtures on the EXUP, but maybe the 02/03 pipe tucks in a bit better. Thanks in advance.

WOW!, HOLY SHIET!..........WOW:eek: , that"s one sick project bike. awesome job...........did I say WOW!, keep the pics. coming, can"t wait to see the paint job

Same project i had in mind but i got addicted to trackdays
very nice looking bike yea i can't wait to see the paintjob

Originally posted by r1loco
Same project i had in mind but i got addicted to trackdays
very nice looking bike yea i can't wait to see the paintjob

I was gonna build a track bike out of it, and buy an 04 R1, but I just couldn't get the R7 project out of my head. I never would have forgave myself if I never did it. Besides, the wifey has given me the green light to find a track day 600. Considering a CBR-RR or R6. Seems like R6 track bikes are on eBay all the time. :riding

Originally posted by firehawk2003
I was gonna build a track bike out of it, and buy an 04 R1, but I just couldn't get the R7 project out of my head. I never would have forgave myself if I never did it. Besides, the wifey has given me the green light to find a track day 600. Considering a CBR-RR or R6. Seems like R6 track bikes are on eBay all the time. :riding

OK Firehawk,

You got me PUMPED!!! Get your s&it back and post PICTURES!!!

Voodoo

Originally posted by firehawk2003
Can you briefly describe how you made the adapter? I was getting ready to trim a hole in the bodywork for the right side fixtures on the EXUP, but maybe the 02/03 pipe tucks in a bit better. Thanks in advance.
any muffler shop can make you up one for $10. It is just a piece of tubing that slip fits on the header (no gasket) and has a slight bend in it (think elbow) to line up the early slip-on.
check out this link:
http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=27614

Where do you get the Promach shifter and rearsets?

The frame looks Great, From what I can tell ur doing a good job on the transformation to the R7.:thumbup

Originally posted by AdTechArms
Where do you get the Promach shifter and rearsets?

Originally posted by AdTechArms
Where do you get the Promach shifter and rearsets?

That's nice. It dropped the text. Anyway....

Got them from a guy in England on eBay. QB Carbon sells them. Look at www.worldofqbcarbon.com. Lots of good stuff.

Found out yesterday that the painter is running three weeks behind. That in conjunction with me leaving for three weeks, and I'm not going to have the bodywork done till October. I haven't ridden street since November of last year, and I'm getting a bit antzy!!!!

Also have to flush the Motul 5.1 out of the lines (thanks Rorlow and Martinc), and get them serviced back up with 4.0. After bleeding, they felt SOOO nice. Sucks to be taking steps back. Also need to have Lee's Cycle do a bit of dyno work. The pic above is of the OEM decals taped on the Sharkskinz for trimming. They fit OK, but require bunches of trimming to fit. The tank decals don't fit at all, and will need to go 1/2 on the tank and 1/2 on the lower tank fairing.

I haven't ridden STREET in a year....but here's how I'm keeping up to speed!!! :rock

Thanks for the interest!

Originally posted by firehawk2003
Hey blur,

What's that? Haven't heard of that before. Do tell!!! :D

it vents the crankcase to atmosphere instead of putting it back in the bike. click below.

www.krankvent.com

Originally posted by blur1
it vents the crankcase to atmosphere instead of putting it back in the bike. click below.

www.krankvent.com

Got any pics of the install, or on your bike? The site doesn't really detail IL4 installation very well :yesnod

Thanks, mate :thumbup

:rock beautiful job and can't wait to see the finished product!:rock

Originally posted by rorlow
Got any pics of the install, or on your bike? The site doesn't really detail IL4 installation very well :yesnod

Thanks, mate :thumbup

the crank case breather line runs to your airbox (or at least on the 04 it does). so for the 04's, when your airbox gets pressurized from the ram air, so does your crankcase...which is not good. the crank vent is like a pcv (positive crankcase ventilation) valve on a car...except it works a 1000 times better. so to install, you put the crank vent inline on your crank case breather. now you can keep your c.c. breather line going to your airbox, but that is a really bad idea...the pressure in the airbox will keep the krank vent valve closed if the airbox pressure is greater than the crankcase pressure. the best thing to do is unplug the c.c. breather line from the airbox and let it vent to atmosphere, then just put a vacuum plug on your airbox to keep air from leaking (causing no pressure to build up in your airbox). in race cars, they use smog pumps to suck air out of the crank case creating negative pressure, making it easier for the engine to run and creating 10 extra hp (give or take). all the krankvent is doing is creating a 0 pressure in the c.c. it let's air out, but not in. it's basically a check valve...but a really good one. go to autozone where they have a whole wall of pcv valves and test them...every single one will leak when you blow in it. but no the krank vent, not even a little. i put an air/oil separator at the end of my c.c. breather to catch any oil that comes out. when you open up your airbox for the first time, there will be a trail of oil from where your c.c. breather line connects to the airbox. that oil is going into your # 2 and # 3 throttle bodies! gums them up over time. not good. hope this helps, elk.

Originally posted by r1elkins
the crank case breather line runs to your airbox (or at least on the 04 it does). so for the 04's, when your airbox gets pressurized from the ram air, so does your crankcase...which is not good.

Just out of curiousity, why would Yamaha do it if it were such a bad idea?

very nice cant wait to see finished product

Originally posted by NoChickenStrips
Just out of curiousity, why would Yamaha do it if it were such a bad idea?

you know, i get that question a lot, and to be honest, my reply is :dunno pressure in the crankcase can cause oil blow-by and makes the engine work harder than it has to. maybe they think the engine pressure is greater than the airbox pressure, so the crankcase will still vent into the airbox even at high speeds. in any case, the best thing for the engine is a vacuum or negative pressure. since adding a smog pump to it would be more effort than what it's worth, the krankvent is the next best thing. elk.

i love these type of threads:thumbup

keep up the gr8 work and look forward too seeing the paintjob in due course

:fork

Where in San Diego are you? I hope to be able to see that bike in person when it is done.

Awesome project.

The bike looks great. Good job. I made those radial mount caliper brackets. They look cool anodized brown. It gives them that works magnesium look. The only thing I would have done differently is to put an '02-'03 swingarm on it. It's a racier banana shape on the pipe side. I've got a couple in stock if you want to change in the future. I could even brace it up for you WSB style. The '02-'03 arm will bolt right up to the '98-'01 R1's. Nice work, I'm looking forward to seeing the finished bike.

Originally posted by blur1
it vents the crankcase to atmosphere instead of putting it back in the bike.

Ordering one today. Hope for the best out of it.

very very very well done...

;)

Originally posted by Novi357
Where in San Diego are you? I hope to be able to see that bike in person when it is done.

Awesome project.

I'm in Linda Vista. I'll post here when it's done. I'll probably show it down at my father-in-laws' shop in National City (Sonny Angel Cycles) for a few days. We also do rides for the shop regulars about once a month. I'll let everyone know.

Just took the bodywork to the shop TODAY. Nice to finally get that moving. Ordered the Krankvent today, and bought a Motion Pro carb sync tool. I've had a mild idle stumble for the last 1000 miles, and I'm hoping that's the issue. Sounds like it's missing on one cylinder, but goes away above 3k. I also noticed when I had the carbs off that there was carbon build-up on top of the #1 and #4 intake valves. The thing only has 11k on it, and I did a leakdown test with good results, valves clearances checked good, so I'm assuming the carbon is normal. Hoping the sync helps. :thumbup

Originally posted by Gregg's Customs
The bike looks great. Good job. I made those radial mount caliper brackets. They look cool anodized brown. It gives them that works magnesium look. The only thing I would have done differently is to put an '02-'03 swingarm on it. It's a racier banana shape on the pipe side. I've got a couple in stock if you want to change in the future. I could even brace it up for you WSB style. The '02-'03 arm will bolt right up to the '98-'01 R1's. Nice work, I'm looking forward to seeing the finished bike.

Thanks! I saw the brackets on the EMA site, and fell in love. I also liked the PVM's, but they told me that they require machining to fit exactly right. I REALLY would like to put Ohlins radial bottoms on to get the full effect, but this will do for now. I got the idea for the brown from Rossi's pre-season all-carbon Yamaha M1.

What do you recommend for the front fender? Without the fender brace, it was a bit loose (moving back and forth in the rubber grommets). All I did was remove the steel sleeves, and grind them down a bit. It allowed the fender screws to clamp a bit tighter. I'm just thinking that the front fender might rock back at high speeds, and touch the tire.

....of course, if I REALLY had the money, there would be Brembo monoblocks and an EMA GP swingarm on her! :thumbup

Price for an '02 with bracing?

Thanks!!!!!!

that shit is tight ass f**k

Originally posted by danieltyper
that shit is tight ass f**k

Ummmmm....thanks.

I hope you meant to say "as"....:butt

wow that is a great bike

The bodywork came back FINALLY!!! The painter did a fantastic job. The white is high gloss white, not Yamaha pearl white. Looks MUCH better. The number plates on the tail were also left carbon fiber and clear coated, instead of black.

Here she is!

Of course, the pipe isn't mounted yet. WISH I could keep this look; very Rossi! Bodywork mounted up pretty well, lower fairing was up against the EXUP, so I fabbed a bracket that pushed it away, and bought a stick-on heat shield.

View of the cockpit....

Sexy shot....

Couldn't decide up until the day I was done whether or not I liked the wheel stripes. The new all-black R6 is coming with them, and they're a must have for GP replicas. I like them, but I also like the all-black look with the wheels, frame, ect.

Also, check out the access area behind the butt-pad. I screwed in a "modified" square Tupperware bowl inside the cowling, and glued non-skid padding inside it. The fairing hole is covered by the butt-pad, held on by heavy-duty Velcro! Works great!

Another shot of her tail......

Right before her first run....

Decals in place. I just ran smaller decals along the bottom of the lower, instead of big gawdy ones. Didn't want to take away from the look with a bunch of stickers.

First run in the books.

Only thing that worked loose was the stem nut. Simple fix. Went slow early on, then ran her in a bit. Unbelievable difference with the mag wheels and Ohlins bits. She holds a line like never before. Still needs a bit of dyno work and suspension tuning.

That's all. My 8 month saga has finally come to a close. Still want other race bits for her, including a larger radiator and a bit more engine work, but this will have to do for now. Thanks for looking!!!!

Anyone in San Diego want to go riding?

I've seen a few half-ass R7/R1 piece togethers.

Yours is simply a true work of art, and it looks F**kin' sweet!!!!

You took the time, and attention to detail. Congrats on finishing(are we ever REALLY finished?) your project!!

OMG Man...I've never seen someone put so much dedication and time and patients into their bike before.. Truely amazing!! I wish I could do that..

GOOD WORK!

absolutely amazing. :bow

I meant to say something earlier, but I found a really good spot to mount the Ohlins shock adjuster (if someone else has done this....I apologize. I thought it was unique!)

I removed the lock for the rear seat, and it left a big hole in the plastic. I simply routed the shock adjuster up the right side, under the seat, over the top of the battery, and out the other side. I drilled three holes, and bolted it right up! Nice thing is, I can take my left hand off to turn it. I don't hit it with my leg, either. Just a tip if it hasn't been done before.

Thanks for the wonderful comments! Felt awesome hitting the road with her. LOVE the doubletakes!

That is awesome. You have one of the best looking bikes i have ever seen. good job

Originally posted by firehawk2003
Right before her first run....

Decals in place. I just ran smaller decals along the bottom of the lower, instead of big gawdy ones. Didn't want to take away from the look with a bunch of stickers.

Very nicely done, the Haga R7 scheme is a timeless one, and a definate Yamaha favorite, good job :thumbup

:bow :bow

Truely amazing! I wish I could do 1/3 of what you did!

Voodoo

Best looking R1 i've ever seen, everything flows.. Except for the devil shotgun! It takes away from the theme, go with a akrapovic CF!

Originally posted by R6PIMP
Best looking R1 i've ever seen, everything flows.. Except for the devil shotgun! It takes away from the theme, go with a akrapovic CF!

I see alot of bikes in WSB with the shotgun setup> :dunno I kinda like it myself.

Still......:bow :bow

Voodoo

u really got tons of time to kill.... :bow saweeeett....
i wish i could do that...

bad@$$ congrats man

Should've changed the R1 tags to R7 then you'd really catch people off guard.

Originally posted by aaron_mahnken
Should've changed the R1 tags to R7 then you'd really catch people off guard.

Don't claim to be a poser.....bad juju.

Besides, I'm proud to be an R1 owner! I figured the R1 tags would catch people more off guard than putting R7 on there :riding

Thanks-

Originally posted by R6PIMP
Best looking R1 i've ever seen, everything flows.. Except for the devil shotgun! It takes away from the theme, go with a akrapovic CF!

Then it would look like everyone else's replicas!

I wanted it to look like an R7 with a bit of my own touch. I wish I didn't HAVE to have a pipe. It looked so good without the pipe, before I installed it.

:rock :rock :rock :bow :bow :bow

YOU are the MAN!!!!

Thats one sweet bike bro, congrats on your successful mods!

Where's the champagne?

WOW!

To say you did a good job is an understatement! I've had a fascination with the R7 as well - gave up trying to aquire the bits to piece one together - and you have done a fantastic job with your R1!

Here's a thought - you'd mentioned you wished you didn't have to put the exhaust slip-on back on the bike because you liked the look of it wihout a slip-on - have you thought of building a Mirage-type exhaust?

I think the shotgun exhaust and the rim-tape look kick-a$$. Wish I was in you neck of the woods so I could see it in person. Again, GREAT JOB!!

Originally posted by Judge Dredd
Here's a thought - you'd mentioned you wished you didn't have to put the exhaust slip-on back on the bike because you liked the look of it wihout a slip-on - have you thought of building a Mirage-type exhaust

You have a website or any pictures? Is it an undertail exhaust?

You can search the forums here for MCM exhaust, or Mirage, or home made exhaust. Here is the website that inspired all the copies: www.mcmcustom.com

Basically it is a baffle with an exhaust tip bolted to it, and it slides in the pipe where the slip on attaches so all that is showing is the exhaust tip poking out from behind the lower fairing. It looks great ( personally I'd have a black tip, not chrome) but some guys here have said it is a very loud setup. I'm in the process of starting to build my own.

Feel free to email me or pm me if you want to discuss it. I think I've read everything on the forum here about it and I can give you my opinion. I'm also building mine a little bit differently than the guys here have.

that is the most amazing thing ever. I have to do that someday. I hope it turns out half as good as that....WOW dude is all I can say. WOW!!!

Originally posted by firehawk2003
You have a website or any pictures? Is it an undertail exhaust?

You've put all that time/effort into making that a gorgeous replica . . . please don't fook it up with an MCN :no

Originally posted by rorlow
You've put all that time/effort into making that a gorgeous replica . . . please don't fook it up with an MCN :no

Thanks, Rorlow! I was hoping it was some kind of undertail exhaust. Not many I've seen that I like. There's just something about the pipe out the side! Seems like undertail is the new thing, but storage/heat issues abound. I'll be sticking with my shotgun.

Originally posted by firehawk2003
Thanks, Rorlow! I was hoping it was some kind of undertail exhaust. Not many I've seen that I like. There's just something about the pipe out the side! Seems like undertail is the new thing, but storage/heat issues abound. I'll be sticking with my shotgun.

Just my opinion, but anything other than a side exit on an R7/R71, would look out of place, and detract from the classic R7 look/era :yesnod

Kinda like putting a Harris GP pipe on a Katana (instead of a proper race bike, like an R1) :lol

Sweet pipes there, rorlow. You mind if I inquire as to how much a setup like that costs? I've never seen it. Any info you can give would be appreciated.

Originally posted by Judge Dredd
Sweet pipes there, rorlow. You mind if I inquire as to how much a setup like that costs? I've never seen it. Any info you can give would be appreciated.

That's not my bike, but UK forum member Brian V's, its a Harris GP slip-on only available for the 02/03 R1 (so far), distributed in North America by forum sponsor EMA (European Motorcycle Accessories).

Details: Moto GP1 style, Stainless Steel, EX-YA1000-07, $639.95
Link: http://www.ema-usa.com/exhaust/exhaust_harris_yamaha.shtml

that came out really nice.

Look sweet

Originally posted by rorlow
You've put all that time/effort into making that a gorgeous replica . . . please don't fook it up with an MCN :no

I took a look at that website just for the hell of it.....looks like an R1 ran over a semi. Can't imagine that having oil blow-by and a pipe exit that close to the rear tire could be a good thing...that pipe HAS to be loud. I even got on eBay and looked at Akro slip-ons....I still think I'm happy with what I've got. Thanks for the input, Rorlow. I was really looking forward to what you had to say about the final product.

By the way.....as a side note, I got 10mm and 6mm hose from Fred; neither has developed any kind of sweat at all, after two months bled. Must have gotten some of the "good" batch!

Thanks to everyone else as well for the kind comments, as well! :thumbup :bow

awesome bike man, you have come a long way and it looks well worth it. Great job. I didn't notice in your posts earlier but what is that reddish colored line going into the gas tank.

Thanks and again great job.

This thread sucks!!!!! I look at his bike, then go into the garage, then look at my bike, then I look at his bike, then I start to cry!!!!

Wanna do a stright up trade for my 98'?

Voodoo

Originally posted by Alizč
I didn't notice in your posts earlier but what is that reddish colored line going into the gas tank?

Just a simple tank vent.

what does it do for the bike (the tank vent?)

Originally posted by Alizč
what does it do for the bike (the tank vent?)

Vents fumes & entrapped air from tank, permitting more fuel in tank, to make full race distance. Vent has a 1-way valve on it, the coupling you see midway from tank exit is it :yesnod

Thanks rorlow. Thats what I wanted to know.

Originally posted by rorlow
Vents fumes & entrapped air from tank, permitting more fuel in tank, to make full race distance. Vent has a 1-way valve on it, the coupling you see midway from tank exit is it :yesnod

Took the words right out of my mouth! Thanks.....

Holy GOD!! Props to you Firehawk! That is one beautiful bike! I wish I would have the patience for something like that.
Awesome job!

Originally posted by Endless_R1
Holy GOD!! Props to you Firehawk! That is one beautiful bike! I wish I would have the patience for something like that.
Awesome job!

Thanks. Funny part is, patience is NOT one of my recognized virtues....especially out here on California highways!!!! :boom

that is an excelent job that you have done!!! props to you man
ride safe and keep the rubber down

Firehawk, That bike is fuggin awesome. It's by far the best looking R1 or R7 that I've ever seen. Good job man.

i got a black 2005 r1 (or will soon have) and i think your bike look better whit the pine stripe on the weels....one hell of a bike...look damm hot congrat!

Originally posted by firehawk2003
Thanks. Funny part is, patience is NOT one of my recognized virtues....especially out here on California highways!!!! :boom

Hey Mark this is the first time Ive viewed your thread..I can now as I have DSL:jump

Props man great work :thumbup

hey you might want to give Montezuma a miss if this bad weather keeps up:(

Pic from to today:(

http://homepage.mac.com/walkabout2/YamahaYZFR1/PhotoAlbum88.html

Originally posted by r1gladiator
Hey Mark this is the first time Ive viewed your thread..I can now as I have DSL:jump

Props man great work :thumbup

hey you might want to give Montezuma a miss if this bad weather keeps up:(

Pic from to today:(

http://homepage.mac.com/walkabout2/YamahaYZFR1/PhotoAlbum88.html

DSL....finally moving up with the times, eh? ;)

The weather was SO weird when I went to work this morning; I actually SAW a bolt of lightning hit the top of a power pole! It exploded! It was bright and sunny in the south, and pitch black in the north. People were saying it was snowing in Borrego. Guess Monty is down for awhile.:dunno

Thanks for the props. I actually REALLY miss the project. It was lots of work, but I really enjoyed putting it together piece by piece. Actually, I was looking at a few of the '04 Rossi replicas floating around......might be the next project!!!!!

:)

:bow Great work man. That's the best 99 I've seen...ever! :)

Originally posted by arai_speed
:bow Great work man. That's the best 99 I've seen...ever! :)

Look here to see her in action....

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=108494

Thanks for the kind words!

Originally posted by R1one
ah man....this bike is highly appreaciated!!!! excellent....ccan't wait to see the end product! thats what I say

That is soo Sweet :rock :beer

Mark,
As I repeat myself again....sick bike and tremendous and proper effort. Beautiful...
I got to come down for a borrego ride with you guys...
happy holidays
xDx

Originally posted by xdonniedarkox
Mark,
As I repeat myself again....sick bike and tremendous and proper effort. Beautiful...
I got to come down for a borrego ride with you guys...
happy holidays
xDx

COME DOWN SUNDAY!!!!!! Mi casa, su casa.

Thanks for the Aloha, but I am working... My schedule is due to change following the first.
Happy Holidays Mark
xDx

Well........

This is for anyone following this thread. Figured I'd put up the latest pics of her. After getting two tickets in December, and the patrols on Montezuma increasing, I thought it was about time to "take it to the track". Done three trackdays since January, and have two next month. Dipped into the mid-1:40's at California Speedway (AMA track). Of course, Maladin turned a 1:24 in tire testing...... :scared

I ran the Vegas Classic course in March, and absolutely shreaded a BT-002 soft in one day. Found out from looking at my pictures that the rear of the bike was sagging like a big dog. A bit of suspension rebuilding by PPS Suspension (thanks, Stig!) fixed that. Also, dropped the EXUP (again....) and the Devil Shotgun, and went with a full Akra. Holy BEJEESUS! What the hell was I doing! The power increases are incredible. Little bit of Dyno work got me at 141.1 at the rear wheel. Not bad for a 1998 with 11,000 miles! Now, if I could only shoehorn in an '04 engine....

I also added Gilles chain adjusters, Gilles lifters, and an R7 race upper. She's a track bike now. A bit more work to the engine, and I'll truly be happy.

See you Cali guys (and whoever else makes it to Fontana) on May 2nd!!!!

Love this shot....

:cool:

Vegas Classic Course....

Last but not least, Fontana.....

May 2nd!!!!:jump :jump :jump

Originally posted by firehawk2003
Love this shot....

She just keeps getting better every time I see her, great job Firehawk :bow

I see the pitbull rear stand will work with the Gilles adjusters, any mods to the stand tops? or a chance of getting closeups of the stand & lifters? I have the Gilles on order and would like to get a workable stand setup.

Originally posted by rorlow
I see the pitbull rear stand will work with the Gilles adjusters, any mods to the stand tops? or a chance of getting closeups of the stand & lifters? I have the Gilles on order and would like to get a workable stand setup.

Thanks Roy!

Here's a few pics for ya. Works perfectly for me. Just need to trim off the rubber covering the swingarm spool. Fits like a glove!

One more.....:)

Originally posted by firehawk2003
Thanks Roy!

Here's a few pics for ya. Works perfectly for me. Just need to trim off the rubber covering the swingarm spool. Fits like a glove!

Thanks again Firehawk :thumbup

Emailed pitbull to get their input on the 999 stand brackets as well :yesnod

firehawk2003~ I can certainly understand why you'd make her an all track bike. It's nice to ride on the street but unfortunately with so much power under our rearsides it's hard not to creep towards (and subsequently pass) triple digits. That said, awesome job in making the thread and the rebuild. Best of luck! :thumbup

Originally posted by firehawk2003
Well........

This is for anyone following this thread. Figured I'd put up the latest pics of her. After getting two tickets in December, and the patrols on Montezuma increasing, I thought it was about time to "take it to the track". Done three trackdays since January, and have two next month. Dipped into the mid-1:40's at California Speedway (AMA track). Of course, Maladin turned a 1:24 in tire testing...... :scared

I ran the Vegas Classic course in March, and absolutely shreaded a BT-002 soft in one day. Found out from looking at my pictures that the rear of the bike was sagging like a big dog. A bit of suspension rebuilding by PPS Suspension (thanks, Stig!) fixed that. Also, dropped the EXUP (again....) and the Devil Shotgun, and went with a full Akra. Holy BEJEESUS! What the hell was I doing! The power increases are incredible. Little bit of Dyno work got me at 141.1 at the rear wheel. Not bad for a 1998 with 11,000 miles! Now, if I could only shoehorn in an '04 engine....

I also added Gilles chain adjusters, Gilles lifters, and an R7 race upper. She's a track bike now. A bit more work to the engine, and I'll truly be happy.

See you Cali guys (and whoever else makes it to Fontana) on May 2nd!!!!

Nice man....you had the same color bike I have before you did all that work. 141rwhp is not bad, I only have 130rwhp on mine with 27k miles. How does the new exhaust feel compared to your old devils? What kinda hp difference did you make switching exhaust? I have a MIG high mount on mine now, was thinking about switching exhaust also

Originally posted by staticx
Nice man....you had the same color bike I have before you did all that work. 141rwhp is not bad, I only have 130rwhp on mine with 27k miles. How does the new exhaust feel compared to your old devils? What kinda hp difference did you make switching exhaust? I have a MIG high mount on mine now, was thinking about switching exhaust also

I'm now running a Ivan's jet kit, full Akra, airbox mod, BMC filter, Flo Commander, NGK Irridium plugs, and 520 chain/magnesium wheels.

The power gains at the throttle with the Akra were incredible. I never dyno'd the Devil, but I CAN tell you the slip-on with the EXUP had to be robbing even stock horsepower levels. I really didn't know what I was missing.

Put it this way; there is a 180 degree hairpin on the California Speedway AMA track. I exit in 2nd gear and just grab 4th before the down shift into the next left hander. I can hold the front wheel off the ground thru 2nd and 3rd on the exit, just from power alone. Last trackday, I damn near highsided there twice. :scared

Akra is the way to go.....:thumbup

Originally posted by firehawk2003
I'm now running a Ivan's jet kit, full Akra, airbox mod, BMC filter, Flo Commander, NGK Irridium plugs, and 520 chain/magnesium wheels.

The power gains at the throttle with the Akra were incredible. I never dyno'd the Devil, but I CAN tell you the slip-on with the EXUP had to be robbing even stock horsepower levels. I really didn't know what I was missing.

Put it this way; there is a 180 degree hairpin on the California Speedway AMA track. I exit in 2nd gear and just grab 4th before the down shift into the next left hander. I can hold the front wheel off the ground thru 2nd and 3rd on the exit, just from power alone. Last trackday, I damn near highsided there twice. :scared

Akra is the way to go.....:thumbup

nice....yeah I just added the ivans jet kit last night, but I don't know what I need to do now, its running really rich 10:1 a/f ratio pretty much across the board, someone told me to put the clip on the needle 1 notch higher, then another said go with smaller jets, my 130rwhp/71rwtq is with this bad a/f ratio. My next step is to add velocity stacks. The air box mod you listed, is that the Ivans air box mod? If so how do you like it? and when you say EXUP do you mean adding a newer EXUP or taking it off all together? Sorry for all the questions, your just putting out nice numbers for what you have and thats where I want to be:riding

Here's the latest mods to my R71 project. I thought I'd update my old thread, but I think I'll finally just let it die.

I started riding it on the street after I initially finished it, but that proved to be two tickets too many. I did my first track day in February, and I haven't turned back since. The R7 headlights and upper came off, and a race upper went on. Decided to tackle the paintjob myself....thanks DuPont!

Amazing how many things seem functional on the street, and don't work on the track. The suspension was horribly undersprung, and one trip to Stig and PPS Suspension fixed that. I also discovered the rear brake was dragging, victim of improper shimming. The rotor was 4mm, and Fred at Yoyodyne said the Yoyodyne caliper had a 4mm clearance! Needless to say, the shimming had to be spot-on.

I finally ditched the Devil Shotgun, and went with a full Akra. I also dropped the 132.5 mains in. I'm still not totally happy with the power, but it's way better than it was. Really starting to realize that I have motor work in my future.

I've ridden Bridgestones my whole riding career, and I gave Dunlops a shot. I bought a set of 208GP-A's. At California Speedway, I had a couple of near-highsides, but at Vegas Classic last weekend, they were SWEET. Might stick with them.

Dropped in titanium axles, titanium swingarm pivot, and magnesium nuts. Thanks Bryan!

I'm starting to feel phase two of this project coming on. I want to fit monoblocks, lower radial bottoms, a full race radiator (or at least something that runs cooler!), and of course engine work. Might even pick up a set of 10-spoke wheels....not sure yet. As I get more confident on the track, I also feel a race bike coming on! Haven't made up my mind between an R6 or ZX-6R.....

:hellobye

:rock

Ron, I took this one for you. I know how you were dealing with clear brakelines for awhile....how about this setup! I took the stock plastic elbow for the reservoir, sliced it off, and ground the flange smooth. Then I drilled out the hole so that the sawed off part would fit vertically, and sealed it. I did this because of how lousy the hose clearance was past the subframe. I couldn't keep it from kinking. This way, I've got a straight shot to the reservoir. Also I used 6mm and 10mm tubing, and spliced it with a section of aluminum tubing. Finally, I clamped everything with safety wire. No leaks or sweating yet!

That bike is freaking sick. All the looks and all the sh%t to back it up. :rock

Lastly, for anyone that wonders if she actually gets ridden.....

Thanks!

Very nice...:rock

The bike really really looks :boobies Great job on it! :fact

Awesome.... You've even got the Harga helmet

That bike is the tits!:thumbup

beautiful...simply beautiful...:thumbup

More pics please...

Originally posted by R(aider)1
beautiful...simply beautiful...:thumbup

More pics please...

Anything in particular?

Easily one of the best bikes here IMO:bow Love it.

superior> accomplished, admirable, attractive, capital, certified, champion, choice, choicest, desirable, distinctive, distinguished, estimable, exceptional, exemplary, exquisite, fine, finest, first, first-class, first-rate, good, great, high, incomparable, invaluable, magnificent, meritorious, notable, noted, outstanding, peerless, piked, premium, priceless, prime, select, skillful, skookum, sterling, striking, superb, superlative, supreme, tiptop, top-notch, transcendent, wonderful

Awesome Mark :)

Don't you miss canyon carving?

Sweet bike :thumbup :D :bow

sweat, very nice:rock

Can you post some head on shots and rear view shots please?

Originally posted by MANOWARŠ
Can you post some head on shots and rear view shots please?

As requested....
I need to take a few at eye level, but I want a better background. Going to Willow on the 13th; can't ask for better than that!

:hellobye

Originally posted by r1gladiator
superior> accomplished, admirable, attractive, capital, certified, champion, choice, choicest, desirable, distinctive, distinguished, estimable, exceptional, exemplary, exquisite, fine, finest, first, first-class, first-rate, good, great, high, incomparable, invaluable, magnificent, meritorious, notable, noted, outstanding, peerless, piked, premium, priceless, prime, select, skillful, skookum, sterling, striking, superb, superlative, supreme, tiptop, top-notch, transcendent, wonderful

Awesome Mark :)

You sound like George Carlin on a rant......

Thanks, Adrian. You know, I really don't miss canyon riding at all. I miss riding with good friends, but I don't miss tickets, cagers, uneven asphault, long distances, squids, ect. ect. Just need to get some of my friends to start hitting the track! No feeling in the world like riding as fast as you can without the po-po to worry about.

WOW !!!!! AWESOME BIKE !!!!!:rock :jump :boobies :beer :thumbup :riding

awesome looking bike, did you do the tank breather vent line yourself? and how did you route that?

John

Originally posted by jqd02R1
awesome looking bike, did you do the tank breather vent line yourself? and how did you route that?

John

The tank breather worked out fairly well. It's just a valve stem, sealed with rubber gaskets and silicone. No leaks yet. I ran the tube down behind the engine, and teed into the original tank vent lines.

This bike is absolutely fan-bloody-tastic :rock

Youve done a very good job Mark, the attention to detail continues :thumbup

Originally posted by firehawk2003
:hellobye

That's the view I'm used to seeing. :bow Damn, Mark. If I hadn't seen it with my own two eyes, I'd never believe you actually ride that thing. It's so friggin' clean.

Originally posted by Rand1
That's the view I'm used to seeing. :bow Damn, Mark. If I hadn't seen it with my own two eyes, I'd never believe you actually ride that thing. It's so friggin' clean.

Thanks Randy! I do miss riding with you guys....guess I'm going to have to twist your arm to go to the track! Need to try to make it to Orange County for a Wednesday night too! See ya-:hellobye

B E A Utiful! Good job on your bike! Haga was my favorite rider until WSB robbed him of his points. What a shame, he would have won the title that year.

Originally posted by Ozzy_R1_demon
Easily one of the best bikes here IMO:bow Love it.

:iamwithst

Originally posted by r1gladiator
superior> accomplished, admirable, attractive, capital, certified, champion, choice, choicest, desirable, distinctive, distinguished, estimable, exceptional, exemplary, exquisite, fine, finest, first, first-class, first-rate, good, great, high, incomparable, invaluable, magnificent, meritorious, notable, noted, outstanding, peerless, piked, premium, priceless, prime, select, skillful, skookum, sterling, striking, superb, superlative, supreme, tiptop, top-notch, transcendent, wonderful

Awesome Mark :)

Mark, really nice bro.... and best yet you ride the bastid- Props...
:rock :rock :rock :bow :bow :bow :fork

:thumbup awesome! Really awesome!

Wowsers....

Mark-
Go here- I think it might be a viable solution for less money regarding your rear brake- could be a sensible fix-
http://www.gravesport.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=BK__039
xDx

looks great!!:rock
and really clean!:cool:

Originally posted by xdonniedarkox
Mark-
Go here- I think it might be a viable solution for less money regarding your rear brake- could be a sensible fix-
http://www.gravesport.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=BK__039
xDx

Very interesting, Donnie.....I'll be making a trip to Home Depot! I can do that with about $3 worth of parts! Don't know why I didn't think of that.

Thanks for the props.....;)

Like a worried parent, promise me one thing. if anything should ahppen to that bike while at the track, DONT tell me. I think my heart would break. Seriously, grat bike, great thread.

:boobies

BEAUTIFUL. Good luck

you are a great inspiration!:bow :bow :bow :thumbup

Awesome bike bro....

Superior motorcycle My Friend !!!:thumbup :thumbup

firehawk2003~ I remember reading your old thread and was wondering if any updates had occurred. Glad to hear that you now are on the track but it's too bad that tickets brought you there. I've thought many times of given up street riding because of all the reasons you stated but I would seriously miss riding with friends and making new acquaintances in the future. But I digress; Best of luck and the bike looks fantastic! :thumbup

:D :D :D :D :D


the bike is super hot dude. Very nice looking good job

Hey, I came on the forum looking for idea's on what to do with my naked 98. I've seen the QB kit in person and thought i'd do a search on OWO2 replica's.. you have put in a lot of time and money into this project and due to your perfectionist approach, it's inspired me to do something more realistic to my budget. At least I can still admire the work you've accomplished.

One thing though, isn't it time you took off the devil sticker? :dunno

cheers.

Originally posted by Chindian
Hey, I came on the forum looking for idea's on what to do with my naked 98. I've seen the QB kit in person and thought i'd do a search on OWO2 replica's.. you have put in a lot of time and money into this project and due to your perfectionist approach, it's inspired me to do something more realistic to my budget. At least I can still admire the work you've accomplished.

One thing though, isn't it time you took off the devil sticker? :dunno

cheers.

I was trying to let this thread die, but.....

Thanks for the kind words! Look here for updates....
http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=127529

:thumbup

I got to this thread by way of your old thread. Fantastic. Simply fantastic! I wish I could see it in person.

Originally posted by firehawk2003
Well........

This is for anyone following this thread. Figured I'd put up the latest pics of her. After getting two tickets in December, and the patrols on Montezuma increasing, I thought it was about time to "take it to the track". Done three trackdays since January, and have two next month. Dipped into the mid-1:40's at California Speedway (AMA track). Of course, Maladin turned a 1:24 in tire testing...... :scared

I ran the Vegas Classic course in March, and absolutely shreaded a BT-002 soft in one day. Found out from looking at my pictures that the rear of the bike was sagging like a big dog. A bit of suspension rebuilding by PPS Suspension (thanks, Stig!) fixed that. Also, dropped the EXUP (again....) and the Devil Shotgun, and went with a full Akra. Holy BEJEESUS! What the hell was I doing! The power increases are incredible. Little bit of Dyno work got me at 141.1 at the rear wheel. Not bad for a 1998 with 11,000 miles! Now, if I could only shoehorn in an '04 engine....

I also added Gilles chain adjusters, Gilles lifters, and an R7 race upper. She's a track bike now. A bit more work to the engine, and I'll truly be happy.

See you Cali guys (and whoever else makes it to Fontana) on May 2nd!!!! Ditching your exup,did you sacrafice your low to midrange?

Originally posted by kriszx9r
Ditching your exup,did you sacrafice your low to midrange?

Nope. If you clean up the gearing and jetting (98 mind you...), she makes plenty of power. Actually, when I put the Akra on and matched the carbs to it, I gained midrange. She feels strong throughout the powerband.

Guys that bitch about losing power, just bolt the pipe on and never spend time getting everything sorted out. Dyno time and a good tuner costs money.....

Got a few more things done to her, and figured I'd post up for posterity's sake. :scoots:

Added Brembo calipers all around, Marchesini 5-spokes, Brembo rotors, Docking race radiator, even MORE titanium. She's done on the outside for a time to come.

Next will be a little engine rebuild...gotta keep up with the 180hp 2007 R1's!! :scared

few more detail shots...:rock

last two :sing:

are you giving that bike to Barber?

absolutely gorgeous bike, never get tired of seeing it, one of my all time favorites here :thumbup

very well thought out and quality components, plus great eye for the small details :cool:

such a fantastic bike:yesnod :bow

Doesn't get much better than that :bow

as always it looks great firehawk!

WOW! it looks even better every time i see it....awesome bike man

will you ever sell that thing? I wouldnt

Where did you get the radiator. . .pic's of the radiator???

what's the difference between the PVM radial mount adapters and the other style (greggs?) that you used to use?

That is one well thought out and crazily executed machine! Gorgeous!

what's the difference between the PVM radial mount adapters and the other style (greggs?) that you used to use?

108mm vs 100mm centres... because if you look the calipers are also changed...:bow

beautiful......

That is BAD :butt !!!

:thumbup :eek: :fact :yesnod :tocoo:

very, very, very NICE!!!!

108mm vs 100mm centres... because if you look the calipers are also changed...:bow

yup...what he said.

played HELL trying to find someone that made them too...i ordered them from EMA back in June, and I just got them last week. only other manufacturer that makes them is Harris....and don't even think about trying to get in contact with them. Besides, I got these brackets for $495...Harris wants $800 for the same thing. 100mm ones are pretty easy to find. I thought about just doing a fork bottom conversion, but the Ohlins conversion kit has no provisions for mounting a fender...you have to custom fab brackets. Also, I thought about replacing the forks with newer radial versions, but i spent so much money on these with PPS getting them dialed in, sprung, valved....that it made no sense.

Where did you get the radiator. . .pic's of the radiator???

private vendor in england. got the rad for cheap, but shipping made up for it. good fit and finish. i fabbed a bracket for the OEM water catch bottle, and there's no provisions for a cooling fan. wouldn't fit between the rad and the headers anyway. looking to maybe install a small fan at the bottom, but she still runs about 170 constant without one.

:epimp :scoots: nice, real nice

:rock Nice Mark


:beer

NICE...that thing is pure sexxx....:thumbup

still a beauty to this day Mark...one day I will see it in person myself

firehawk2003~ Absolutely spectacular! I remember the other thread and the buildup was fantastic. Even the safety wiring is gorgeous. Great job my friend!

thanks ;)

doesn't hurt to be an airframe mechanic...hehe

beautiful...

Took her to Buttonwillow Raceway yesterday to turn a few laps for a photographer. Wanted updated pics to go with the bike to Long Beach in December for the Cycle World show. Instead of taking it easy and just running a few smooth laps, I started putting my head down and gettin on it. Now, I've put over 10K on this bike, and over 80K between my other bikes, and to date, I've only crashed once. Last one was at Willow in T3 on smoked out Dunlops. I should have seen that coming. I KNOW my bike, and I've been thru the same corner dozens of time. This time, she broke loose, almost like the track was greasy. Rear end broke to the left, kicked back right, and high-sided left. The bike tumbled about 100 feet before coming to rest. I was sliding in a way that I could see the last 50 feet....and watched her go end over end twice. I wanted to puke. My first instinct was to wave down the other riders; once I had a clear track, I pushed her off the race line and waited for the crash truck. She wouldn't roll, because the rear Marchesini wheel had exploded, with 1/2 the rim on the right side separating from the bike.

I'm fine, twisted ankle, bit of rash on the right elbow, and sore shoulder. Also destroyed my used 4 times Edwards RX-7 Arai. Took two shots to the head, and never saw stars. Slight scuffs on my Joe Rocket Speedmaster suit....very impressed how it survived the slide.

Well, the rebuild begins. The show is in two months, and I'm already making a laundry list of parts. I'll be scrubbing the classifieds daily for a few things, and most importantly, these two:

~ Marchesini 5-spoke rear for a 98-01, white, black, chips, doesn't matter. I'll be powdercoating it.

~ Akrapovic carbon fiber can (must be MINT)

Let me know if anyone has or knows someone that has these parts.

Enjoy the pics. :riding

A few more....

:( :cryin

What turn? I got bit by turn 2 a few years back. It was my own fault. I got on it too soon and spun the rear up and lowsided...

Wow, that sucks. That was a beautiful bike. Glad you're ok, though. Good luck getting it back together, that bike deserves to be mint! :fact

Damn that makes me cry!!! Glad your Ok.

What turn? I got bit by turn 2 a few years back. It was my own fault. I got on it too soon and spun the rear up and lowsided...

We were running counterclockwise, and it was the final turn coming onto the front straight, or turn 15. That track seemed to be A LOT more choppy, patched up, and uneven than I remember it a few months ago. Not sure I'll be going back there. The drive to Parhump sounds to be worth it!

Glad you are okay. That sucks I would be balling right now Please fix fast.:cryin

Can't say I "enjoyed" those pictures. Glad you're ok and get the bike back to good as new!

:cryin :cryin :cryin Good luck getting her back together.


Ride safe.

Glad to hear your ok man, bike isn't too bad. Still looks good with all those nice parts!

sucks mark :( At least you're okay and you know you enjoy building it as much as you do riding it :) It's part of the hobby...sucks it's more expensive then a crack addiction though.

:cryinnoooooooooooooo. this is my absolute favorite bike in the WORLD , this is a sad day:( i'm going into morning and wearing a black armband for a week now.damm i hope it goes back together EXACTLY like it was before.:rock

Here's what I have in store....

Since I don't want to do an exact rebuild on the 98, I'm going to update the frame/tank/tail to 2000/2001 spec. The motor, swingarm, and triples will bolt right up. She's going to look a little different. Already found a company in Italy that sells an entire Haga R7 decal kit, complete with sponsor decals, for $300. The Sharkskinz R71 upper is for a 98-01, so it will bolt right up. All in all, I think the ball is going to start rolling fast.

I already told a few people that I will most likely not have the paint done in time for the cycle show. So, I'm going to primer the upper black, and with the black lower (came thru unscathed), carbon tail, carbon front fender, black frame and swingarm, and I also just bought a set of Brembo HP rotors with special black carriers. I think it will look incredible. I'm just going to put a few pics of the crash with the bike....and call it a work in progress.

:cryinnoooooooooooooo. this is my absolute favorite bike in the WORLD , this is a sad day:( i'm going into morning and wearing a black armband for a week now.damm i hope it goes back together EXACTLY like it was before.:rock

It will be BETTER. :fact :D

It will be BETTER. :fact :D
it was already THE BEST!:bow
i really hated looking at those pics , but know exactly how you feel after writing mine off too. so best of luck with the rebuild mark.:thumbup

Do you have any of your bits left, or did you sell everything?

Do you have any of your bits left, or did you sell everything?
i crashed 2 years ago now ,so most pics you would have seen of my bike are of the rebuilt version. the busted bits i threw out, and i still have some other random bits, but only factory stuff.

:cryinnoooooooooooooo. this is my absolute favorite bike in the WORLD , this is a sad day:( i'm going into morning and wearing a black armband for a week now.damm i hope it goes back together EXACTLY like it was before.:rock
I feel the exact same way... :( I'm looking forward to the finished product though... I already thought the bike was perfect the way it was... :( Glad to hear you're alright though...

sorry about the crash. however, someone on here is selling a 5 spoke marc for a 02-03 r1.

Oh my:(

:cryinnoooooooooooooo. this is my absolute favorite bike in the WORLD , this is a sad day:( i'm going into morning and wearing a black armband for a week now.damm i hope it goes back together EXACTLY like it was before.:rock

:stpd: absofookinglutely gutted . . . glad your ok Mark :scared


I'd still be sitting in the garage opening & closing my eyes trying to make the bad dream go away :dundun:

:( ...Man that just hurts like it is my own bike. Good to hear you are not hurt. I have been drooling over your bike since I first laid eyes on it. Good luck with the rebuild in getting it how you want it.

damnit...I hated opening this thread:fact This is one of my top 3 favorite bikes ever(and one of them is an M1) glad your ok bro...cant wait to see the updated version...:)

sorry about the crash. however, someone on here is selling a 5 spoke marc for a 02-03 r1.

I think that guy wants $1500 for both front and rear. I only need a rear. And, I got the set I have now for $800, and reconditioned them myself. If you're talking about someone else, please let me know. Thanks ;)