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11-17-2012, 11:31 PM
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Stay on it!
Join Date: Sep 2012
Bikes: 2012 Matte Grey R1
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 33
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Fezz's Matte Grey 12 build thread
Had my 2012 Matte Grey R1 now for about 2 weeks (this colour is now available in the US as a 2013 model) and have already started changing and modifying a few things here and there. Only got 400 kilometres on it at the moment so I haven't had a chance to take it for a "proper" ride yet.
Got lots more parts on the way and look forward to getting it complete ASAP. I wanted this build to be tastefully done using the best quality components available.
Currently has the following parts fitted:
- Akrapovic full Evolution system, titanium headers & Y Pipe with carbon end caps
- OEM Yamaha rear seat cowl
- Belly pan off 50th Anniversary GP edition
- GYTR carbon fibre tank panels
- Evotech pillion footrest removal kit
- Evotech fender eliminator
- Rizoma Action indicators (rear)
- Rizoma Rev rearsets
- Rizoma Sportline grips
- Rizoma bar ends
- Rizoma pick up spools
- Rizoma engine protecters (left and right)
- Rizoma fuel cap
- Rizoma front and rear wheel sliders
- Rizoma oil cap
Parts which I've got but not fitted:
- GYTR frame sliders
- GYTR air filter
- Power Commander 5
- Rizoma front and rear reservoirs (changing when brake lines arrive)
Parts which have been ordered but haven't arrived:
- Clever Wolf carbon front fender
- Clever Wolf carbon rear hugger
- Clever Wolf carbon tank pad (these items have landed in Australia, just waiting to clear customs so should have them this week)
- ASV C5 shorty levers in black
- Spiegler brake lines in carbon/smoke colour front and rear
- Graves smog block off plates
- Galfer wave discs front & rear
- PVM forged alloy wheels 7Y spoke in gloss black (arriving late December / early January depending how PVM go)
- DID ERV3 520 chain & Renthal front sprocket (these will not go on until the new wheels arrive as I will do this in one hit)
- Dunlop Q2 tyres (these will go on with new wheels)
- GYTR carbon airbox cover (available mid January)
- Lightech chain adjusters in black (should be arriving this week)
- Watsen flush mount indicators (order placed but may take a little while as Roger needs to see a 2013 in person to get a perfect colour match)
I'm sure there are some other little bits and pieces I've missed out, can't wait to get all the parts on and start enjoying it. I'm sure once this is complete I will want to do even more further down the track!
I'll keep you updated with photos as some of the goodies arrive.
Matt
Last edited by Fezz; 11-18-2012 at 02:11 AM.
Reason: Typo
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11-17-2012, 11:38 PM
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You don't impress me.
Join Date: Nov 2011
Bikes: 2011 Raven
Location: So Cal
Posts: 533
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Nobody said life was easy. Dig your claws into the bedrock, turn against the hurricane and STAND. 
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11-18-2012, 02:29 AM
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Just made this great wheelie.. did you see it?!
Join Date: May 2012
Bikes: '12 R1 WGP
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 37
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That is some serious investment going on there! Shorten the cans and sort the suspension eh
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11-18-2012, 02:39 AM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Aug 2012
Bikes: R1
Location: England
Posts: 164
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Looking good mate, we have the same bike although ive only managed 100 miles....
Im subscribed good luck....
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11-18-2012, 02:41 AM
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Stay on it!
Join Date: Sep 2012
Bikes: 2012 Matte Grey R1
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 33
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Thanks guys, going to stick with the stock suspension for now and get it set up for my weight, etc.
Might look at some Ohlins later down the track... 
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11-18-2012, 03:37 AM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 131
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Looking sweet mate. Loving the matte grey colour. Where In oz you from?
Definitely add getting the ECU flashed to your to do list!
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11-18-2012, 03:38 AM
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Stay on it!
Join Date: Sep 2012
Bikes: 2012 Matte Grey R1
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 33
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Getting the bike dyno tuned once I fit the PC5, smog block off plates & air filter.
Last edited by Fezz; 11-18-2012 at 04:00 AM.
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11-18-2012, 04:14 AM
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Bourbon is my blood
Join Date: Apr 2011
Bikes: 2002 R1, 1980 FLH Harley, 1993 Suzuki Rmx 250, 1979 CB900f(modified), 1980 Kawasaki KX125
Location: Victoria, Australia
Posts: 3,447
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Congrats on the new toy Fezz. She is looking sweet. 
And welcome to the "Mad House". 
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11-18-2012, 06:12 AM
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Love that Crossplane...
Join Date: Feb 2004
Bikes: '12 50th Anniversary WGP Replica R1 #1277, 2005 R1: SOLD, 2001 R1: SOLD
Location: Altus, Ok
Posts: 1,031
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She's a beaut for sure brotha! You're well on your way to having a one of a kind for sure.
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11-18-2012, 06:53 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2012
Bikes: 2011 Raven R1
Location: WNC
Posts: 1,710
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Definitely a fine looking machine. I like the grey very much. I agree, throw some Ohlins on there. It just makes sense at this point. At least respring the front and TTX out back. I get my TTX tomorrow, I can't wait! I look forward to seeing your progress.
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11-18-2012, 07:14 AM
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big tracks scare me
Join Date: Jul 2010
Bikes: R6 track slut
Location: NW Chicago suburb
Posts: 7,360
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Gonna be a nice bike.
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11-18-2012, 08:55 AM
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My R1 thinks she's a Twin
Join Date: Dec 2007
Bikes: 01R1 Champion Limited Edition #187(SOLD) 2012 R1 WGP 50th Anniversary No#0095
Location: London UK to Vancouver BC Canada
Posts: 730
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Nice one Fezz, our builds have a great deal in common. I just fitted the Akrapvic Y pipe yesterday and i re-fitted the heat shield but it hides the Ti and looks a little off! Did you try fitting the heat shield to the Y pipe and how do you find the heat without it now?
Mike
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WGP 50th Anniversary #95 Akrapovic carbon cans,Akrapovic Ti Y pipe,Rapid red Watsen's,ASV black leavers with gold adjusters,Driven gold preload adjusters,Rizoma track-77 turn signals, Puig fender eliminator,Puig DB screen,Driven black spools,Harris clear puzzle tank pad,Graves clutch kit, Driven 520 kit,Gilles Ti axle nut,Gilles TCA-GP chain adjusters,Driven sprocket nuts, Sato rearsets,GYTR no cut frame sliders,ECUnleashed tune
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11-18-2012, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Bikes: 2012 R1 - 2007 R1 Sold
Location: Standing next to the gene pool with a bottle of bleach.
Posts: 3,623
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smalltrack
Gonna be a nice bike.
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"Gonna"?  it IS a nice bike, going to be better.
Have to give smalltrack crap when I can. 
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2012 Raven R1
Gilles Adjustable Rear Sets
Pazzo Shorty Levers
Shogun Frame Sliders and Swing Arm Spools
Tech Spec tank grips
Custom LED Integrated Tail Light
Graves Fender Eliminator
Spiegler Brake Lines
Watsen Flush Mounts
Graves LINK 3/4 System
Cox Radiator Guard
Flashtune Interface
"If U.S. Soldiers stop shooting at you and whip out the camera phones, it's time to run."
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11-18-2012, 10:36 AM
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My R1 feeds me
Join Date: Sep 2012
Bikes: 07, silver bullet
Location: Kanada
Posts: 211
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you sir, have a sexy bike. And by sexy I'm talkin bout 
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11-18-2012, 10:49 AM
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Death's Handshake
Join Date: Oct 2003
Bikes: They're just bikes, you've seen 'em.
Location: The shadows of SoCal
Posts: 770
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That's hotter than 4 fat women in a sauna.
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Manic-Depressive and my head hurts.
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11-18-2012, 11:19 AM
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Stay on it!
Join Date: Sep 2012
Bikes: 2012 Matte Grey R1
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 33
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Thanks all, appreciate the comments.
Quote:
Originally Posted by desire68
Nice one Fezz, our builds have a great deal in common. I just fitted the Akrapvic Y pipe yesterday and i re-fitted the heat shield but it hides the Ti and looks a little off! Did you try fitting the heat shield to the Y pipe and how do you find the heat without it now?
Mike
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Mike,
I chose not to fit the standard heat shields as I like the cleaner look of seeing the Y Pipe. Unfortunately I still have the lugs on the pipe which I am going to get cut off, if it doesn't look good I will just buy a new Y Pipe without any of the mounting points attached.
To be honest, the heat is actually less than standard (probably mostly due to the cat), but the heat probably disperses a little better now.
Looks much sexier without the covers!
Matt
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11-18-2012, 11:31 AM
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My R1 thinks she's a Twin
Join Date: Dec 2007
Bikes: 01R1 Champion Limited Edition #187(SOLD) 2012 R1 WGP 50th Anniversary No#0095
Location: London UK to Vancouver BC Canada
Posts: 730
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Cheers Matt and it does look much better with out the shield. I'm going to fit my sato rear sets today and it comes with a rear brake light switch. Did you delete the switch on yours as i cant see the wire that goes to the rear set in your pic. I'm gonna be busy to day lol!
Mike
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fezz
Thanks all, appreciate the comments.
Mike,
I chose not to fit the standard heat shields as I like the cleaner look of seeing the Y Pipe. Unfortunately I still have the lugs on the pipe which I am going to get cut off, if it doesn't look good I will just buy a new Y Pipe without any of the mounting points attached.
To be honest, the heat is actually less than standard (probably mostly due to the cat), but the heat probably disperses a little better now.
Looks much sexier without the covers!
Matt
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Petrol Spice, You Da MAN!!!
WGP 50th Anniversary #95 Akrapovic carbon cans,Akrapovic Ti Y pipe,Rapid red Watsen's,ASV black leavers with gold adjusters,Driven gold preload adjusters,Rizoma track-77 turn signals, Puig fender eliminator,Puig DB screen,Driven black spools,Harris clear puzzle tank pad,Graves clutch kit, Driven 520 kit,Gilles Ti axle nut,Gilles TCA-GP chain adjusters,Driven sprocket nuts, Sato rearsets,GYTR no cut frame sliders,ECUnleashed tune
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11-18-2012, 11:55 AM
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The Sharpcooter Shooter
Join Date: Nov 2007
Bikes: 13 R1
Location: South Texas
Posts: 67
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ohhh im soo glad i bought the matte grey. im gonna do the laco belly pan and some rizoma bits and goodies my self in a few weeks.
good lookin man your gonna have a twin here in a few weeks!
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11-18-2012, 01:22 PM
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Stay on it!
Join Date: Sep 2012
Bikes: 2012 Matte Grey R1
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by desire68
Cheers Matt and it does look much better with out the shield. I'm going to fit my sato rear sets today and it comes with a rear brake light switch. Did you delete the switch on yours as i cant see the wire that goes to the rear set in your pic. I'm gonna be busy to day lol!
Mike
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The brake switch is still there on the Rizoma's, I have it neatly zip tied to keep it away from the Y Pipe.
Will take a photo tonight.
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11-18-2012, 01:39 PM
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My R1 thinks she's a Twin
Join Date: Dec 2007
Bikes: 01R1 Champion Limited Edition #187(SOLD) 2012 R1 WGP 50th Anniversary No#0095
Location: London UK to Vancouver BC Canada
Posts: 730
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did you use the oe brake switch?
Mike
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fezz
The brake switch is still there on the Rizoma's, I have it neatly zip tied to keep it away from the Y Pipe.
Will take a photo tonight.
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Petrol Spice, You Da MAN!!!
WGP 50th Anniversary #95 Akrapovic carbon cans,Akrapovic Ti Y pipe,Rapid red Watsen's,ASV black leavers with gold adjusters,Driven gold preload adjusters,Rizoma track-77 turn signals, Puig fender eliminator,Puig DB screen,Driven black spools,Harris clear puzzle tank pad,Graves clutch kit, Driven 520 kit,Gilles Ti axle nut,Gilles TCA-GP chain adjusters,Driven sprocket nuts, Sato rearsets,GYTR no cut frame sliders,ECUnleashed tune
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