freggin BA

 

better than the LE :thumbup

 

:iamwithst

Looks great :bow

 

What do I think...?

I think...

a) get better tires to compliment your suspension and brakes, Michelin/Bridgestone/Pirelli are the best...

b) use said tires and suspension to wear the chicken-strips of whatever set of tires you have...

c) paint the lowers the factory red to match, and cut those cans down 3"...

Nice bike, but it's no LE (the # makes it "special")... Closer than an SE, but hey... Very nice bike...!

:rock

*pssst... we see you...! lol

 

Thanks for the input. The tires are new, maybe 50 miles on them. I feel they are good as I can put a knee down without any problems. I know its not a true 50th, I just was always in admiration to all the extras that really made the 50th look impressive. I have thought about putting on all the plastics of the 50th but decided to keep it as is. The red and gold looks pretty good in my opinion. Why cut the cans down? I really don't want to do that yet as I have a MC turbo kit on my workbench that I have been chicken to install. Worried it might damage the engine? Thanks again.

Todd

I think...

a) get better tires to compliment your suspension and brakes, Michelin/Bridgestone/Pirelli are the best...

b) use said tires and suspension to wear the chicken-strips of whatever set of tires you have...

c) paint the lowers the factory red to match, and cut those cans down 3"...

Nice bike, but it's no LE (the # makes it "special")... Closer than an SE, but hey... Very nice bike...!

:rock

*pssst... we see you...! lol

** second edit... whoa, what is this now...?

 

Don't listen to these maniacs.. I have been using Metzeler tires for 5 years now because they're the best. Good choice

 

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :drunk:

Yeah ALL the top racers use them!!

/threadjack

Looks good mang. Get yourself a #1 number plate. Nice bike.

P.S. Don't do the turbo. More tuning and problems than it is worth. (especially on the street with an 11yr old daughter to think about)

 

Nice list of Mods and some nice improvements over the LE :rock. I have the same goal of eventually improving over the LE, which I couldn't afford at the time. :thumbup You are farther ahead than me :lol

 

Le

I am planing to ?over time? convert my 05 to an LE. I am going to start with looks not performance and If you saw it right now you would see why ?PS can't post PIC's.?

Its all good man-but can always be better.

 

Looks damn good to me. I couldn't see doing anything else. A higher end exhaust system , maybe.

 

Looks killer kill B, but you gotta lose those indicators!:chair:

I am still waiting to pull the trigger on the suspension and calipers to complete mine as well. 06 Raven

 

looks awesome man! :thumbup

 

I said "closer to an SE" because you dont have the Anniversary plastics but have the Ohlins goodies & wheels, thats all. No disrespect...

How much did you pay for that MC-turbo kit...? Don't install it without some motor work (valve-springs & heavy-duty bearings, maybe some pistons too)...

And I suggested cutting the cans to improve the appearance of the tail, and it makes them abit louder I think...

My bad on your daughter... I shoulda known, with all your grey hair... LOL

:hammer: Just kiddin...! Again, nice bike bro...

 

Thanks, yeah I know about the turbo mods. It cost $5k and they told me this level kit is 210hp and that no mods were needed. I am skeptical about no mods needed? I used to own a 1980 Kaw ZR1 Turbo and I know that the Kaw sent the bike to RAYJAY to be modified (lower compression) before they were sent to the dealers. I bought the turbo to be more of a "one-off" type of bike. I really don't take to many chances on the street. My career over the years has offered way to many ways to end my life then on the street (see pic). I appreciate all your feedback.

T

 

AC-130 gunship crewman...? Nice...

:thumbup

 

Yup, 500 + hours on the platform.

 

those 105's?

 

Yes, 105mm and a world of hurt on the other end. Accuracy with 10ft at 20,000 feet.

 

nice lookin bike bro; stay clear of the turbo; save that for the boys n girls with the busa's

 

Looks awesome, where did you get those mirrors?

 

I purchased from MRacing in Japan ($400.00).

 

:rock

 

Canyou feel a dif. with marchesini wheels? Ps Former L-100 pilot.

 

Yes, there was a slight difference. Less rotating mass makes it more nimble but the draw back is at higher speeds it is not as solid as with stock. L100, did you by chance fly for LOGAIR?

 

Southern Air Transport -FO.

 

This post couldn't have come at a better time! I have been scouring the net for pictures of a red R1 with gold hardware before I start buying visual goodies for mine. This confirms my thoughts of sexiness. Great looking bike!

 

Man, that looks great. Paint it yellow and you're set

 

Love the color, great mods!