Concept project R1N-LE.

fz1squid · Sep 11, 2008

After looking at a few options, I decided to do something a little different. This is a mock up of the bike I will build this off season.

The gist of it is an '06 R1-LE without the plastics, then adding the headlight, risers, and bars off an '08 FZ1N Raven (Euro only). I prefer the naked look, but I want the performance of the R1 with the goods of an LE. I will most likely use a base 04-06 R1 with a 50th seat cowl/tank and add the Ohlins and wheels later. Doubt if I'll use the belly pan, but it was in the FZ1N pic, so I just stole the whole engine for ease of photochopping.

SoCalGTS · Sep 11, 2008

I like it!

squidhunter · Sep 11, 2008

looks freaking tough!

fz1squid · Sep 11, 2008

An FZ1 member built something similar with the risers and fairing off a Gen1 on a 50th and I loved it. But after looking at the streetfighter R1, it got me thinking about the FZ1 headlight rather than the V-Rod.

I like it even more than I thought I would

My goal is to get an R1 donor this winter and have it ready by Spring. I love my FZ, but even with all the mods and work, it's no R1.

My FZ for reference:

dc original · Sep 18, 2008

I never understood stubbing the front but not the back. Always looks unproportioned.

fz1squid · Sep 18, 2008

I agree to some point. On the R1 there isn't much to take off. On the FZ, it was a matter of time and budget. My entire bike has cost me less than $2200 (purchase and mods). I have seen a few rears that look good, but that is a lot more time and effort that I was willing to invest.

I will likely do something with the R1 rear, but I need to keep a passenger seat. What's the point of a hot bike if there isn't room for a chick on the back?

Bogie · Sep 18, 2008

I would just buy an FZ1 and put the Euro stuff on it!! :fact

That is a badass looking ride when its doen....someone on here did that. :fact

Let me look around for it. :thumbup

fz1squid · Sep 18, 2008

Bogie said:
I would just buy an FZ1 and put the Euro stuff on it!!

Cost is a bitch.

06-07 FZ1 = $6500-$7500 used
04-06 R1 = $5000-$6000 used

Right off the bat, the R1 is $1500 in the black. Add the euro kit, bars, risers, hoses, cables and you are still in the black. Sell the removed stock R1 parts and you are almost back to purchase price.

Now lets talk performance. R1 has a better stock rear shock, better stock fork valving, more hp, higher rev limit, radial brakes, better wheels, better geometry, it's lighter...

So you COULD take a Gen2 FZ, spend about $3000 in upgrades and make it on par with the R1. Or you can buy a lot of beer.

I like beer.

DerrickWade · Sep 20, 2008

beer is good and stuff

diazarusmc · Sep 20, 2008

Looking forward to seeing this completed. Looks good on paper:thumbup

fz1squid · Sep 20, 2008

Thanks for the good words. I hope to get started as soon as winter gets here and I will be sure to post up pics of the build.

fz1squid · Nov 21, 2008

Bump.

And so it begins. Monday night I purchased this '04 R1 with Leo Vince exhaust, USB Power Commander, and 9200 miles.

I have a ton of parts on order and a ton more on the way. Over the next 2 months, it will go through a drastic set of changes.

First up, color change.

rufracer · Nov 21, 2008

:corn One thing I like about the streetfighters are the tricked out headlight assembly's that people come up with. Here's one I liked and the website incase your interested. I figure it would add some more attitude. Oh and it also comes in blue. :thumbup

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...dsp=21&um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&sa=N

fz1squid · Nov 21, 2008

rufracer said:
:corn One thing I like about the streetfighters are the tricked out headlight assembly's that people come up with. Here's one I liked and the website incase your interested. I figure it would add some more attitude. Oh and it also comes in blue. :thumbup

The only problem with those lights is they suck as lights. I had one on my old FZ for about 20 minutes and a pen light provided better visibility. Even the 4" Dominators I had sucked at night.

This bike isn't so much a "streetfighter" as is is a naked sport bike (think Speed Triple, Super Duke, Tuono). It will essentially be the same ergonomics as an FZ1N, only with better geometry, few pounds lighter, and +40hp.

Devil1 · Nov 21, 2008

Sweet. Keep us posted :yesnod

fz1squid · Nov 21, 2008

So far, here is the cost of materials involved (what I've actually spent):
FZ1 sale +$2000
R1 purchase -$5000
LSL Superbike kit -$420
50th tank and tail -$200
FZ1N Headlight -$750
CRG Levers and mirrors -$200
Custom one-off rearsets -$520

Initial sub total $5090.

Sal_R1 · Nov 21, 2008

Any out the box, unconventional or low $ ideas on how to achieve that extra 40bhp?

fz1squid · Nov 21, 2008

For me is wasn't cheap:

Step 1 = sell FZ1
Step 2 = buy R1

The Gen2 FZ is about 140hp vs. the R1 at 180hp.

fz1squid · Nov 26, 2008

Got my bars yesterday. Best $420 I ever spent! Longer steel braided brake lines, longer clutch cable, top tree, risers, and bars. I need to drill the bars for the controls, but I should have them installed today.

The top tree is sweet. There is also a ring for the ignition (not pictured). This setup was just what my bike needed.

Datsun280 · Nov 26, 2008

subscribing, very interesting looking project:fact

rocalotopus · Nov 26, 2008

cool thread. subcribed. although i'm w/dc. fvck a backseat--those are for grocery getters.

fz1squid · Nov 26, 2008

I am playing with the back, but I am keeping the seat for now (even though I lack pegs). I am taking 5 inches out of the width and 4 inches (or more) out of the length. I am narrowing the seat by a few inches, too.

Sal_R1 · Nov 26, 2008

What make and model are the bars and T tree?

fz1squid · Nov 26, 2008

That's the LSL R1 Superbike kit:
http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/sbk.cfm

Got 'em off ebay for $420 shipped.

korndog12 · Nov 26, 2008

option for just a thought. buy a rear off someone for cheap and fab a stubby tail for when you dont have a girl to drag your bike down.....

fab a system to make them interchangeable and bam. easy as 123

fz1squid · Nov 29, 2008

A few bar mock ups. Ignore the blue, I haven't gotten my seat cowl and fender in the mail yet

I am taking an inch off each bar end, too (the grips are in the right place).

MAXIMUS-05RAVEN · Nov 29, 2008

I really like it! Can't wait to see your progress :thumbup

precisionpower · Nov 29, 2008

I'd shorten up the Leo's a few inches too....

Gregg's Customs · Nov 30, 2008

Looks like it's going to be pretty clean. What are you doing with the radiator overflow tank? What gauge pod are you going to use? Where did you order the Headlight assembly from?

I'm looking forward to the finished product. I agree that the mufflers could use a shortening.

fz1squid · Nov 30, 2008

I'm using the stock gauges. The FZ1N headlight has a gauge mount built in, I just have to make a mount plate for it (I think). I ordered the headlight from Burlington Yamaha, they are the only supplier I know of that carries the FZ1N conversion kit in the US.

There is a lot of cleanup to do yet with all the wires and whatnots. Once I have the headlight and gauge setup finished, I have about 2 months to button it up before the rain stops.

xdonniedarkox · Nov 30, 2008

Subscribed... :thumbup

mrgrn · Nov 30, 2008

i think a yellowkevlar/carbon undertail will look tight too

nice job

OH, you don't need some carbon intakes by chance fort his project? i have some new ones for sale i might offer up cheap for you to chop and make work for your project.

let me know if there is anything else i can do to help

fz1squid · Dec 1, 2008

I'll have to check out the yelow carbon. I was just gong to use standard carbon in place of the black parts in the concept draft.

Concept project R1N-LE.

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