New track bike at last
Discussion
Mastodon2 said:
sjtscott said:
Very nice, not just one R1M but two 
They do sound great with exhaust sorted out. Think i really just like any non standard inline 4 bike or other type of bike engine now, like these flat plane r1, v4, twins and triples. I've owned so many inline 4s but never a v4 or flat plane crank yam... Yet!
These R1s on are cross plane cranks, not flat plane. At a quick glance, all of the 4 cylinder bikes in your profile are / were flat planes.They do sound great with exhaust sorted out. Think i really just like any non standard inline 4 bike or other type of bike engine now, like these flat plane r1, v4, twins and triples. I've owned so many inline 4s but never a v4 or flat plane crank yam... Yet!
Congratulations John, quite a wait but I'm sure it will be worth it once you get out on track.
s3fella said:
They'r brilliant, when you get up close to them, they've got stuff on them you just don't realise from photos etc, and some of it I could not work out tbh!
IMHO the very best of the super exotics at the minute, all things considered, and almost a bargain at £18k.
Well done BN, and well done using it as it was meant to be, be interested to see what you are planning with it transformation wise. It's got to be anniversary yellow!!
I've got fairings rear sets, crash protection, carbon frame and swing arm protectors, radiator and oil cooler guards and of course a de cat and pipe to go on...and a tail tidyIMHO the very best of the super exotics at the minute, all things considered, and almost a bargain at £18k.
Well done BN, and well done using it as it was meant to be, be interested to see what you are planning with it transformation wise. It's got to be anniversary yellow!!
Stone Cold said:
Very nice BN and hats off to you for having it as a track tool, personally I'd be s
tting myself riding £18k worth of bike uninsured on track, I'd probably spend more time cleaning it than riding 
Cheers. tting myself riding £18k worth of bike uninsured on track, I'd probably spend more time cleaning it than riding I have more concern for hurting myself than damaging a bike, of course damaging it wouldn't be great but its only a bike after all.
Steve Bass said:
Nice one John.. An M to boot!! 
I know you'r e a fully paid up Yamaha fan but they are cracking bikes. There's a ton of them here at Phakisa today on all manner of pipes and they sound lovely.
Just not as lovely as the V4 you understand
Enjoy mate, she's a stunner
Cheers Steve.I know you'r e a fully paid up Yamaha fan but they are cracking bikes. There's a ton of them here at Phakisa today on all manner of pipes and they sound lovely.
Just not as lovely as the V4 you understand
Enjoy mate, she's a stunner
BTW, you're gonna have to read up on the electronics for me and tell me how to work the thing.
mckeann said:
Very very very very very very nice mate. Can't wait for a shot, when you planning on getting out on it???
I miss riding my bike. Still haven't sorted the ste job situation yet but I'm itching to get out riding again when I do get a chance.
Cheers Neil.I miss riding my bike. Still haven't sorted the s
te job situation yet but I'm itching to get out riding again when I do get a chance. I have nothing planned yet, I'll get it run in then get it stripped down then see whats what.
J B L said:
What's their story by the way? Were these 2 for the French market but UK dealer snapped them up eventually?
I can't see these selling too well in France to be honest. Good thing the 106bhp law is over
. You'd be miffed!
As far as I know all Yamaha bikes go to a central hub in France before being dispatched into other parts of Europe.I can't see these selling too well in France to be honest. Good thing the 106bhp law is over
. You'd be miffed!My bike and the other One were ordered from my local dealer in October so are UK bikes.
moto_traxport said:
Awesome John - didn't realise you were waiting for an M model!
What's the deal with the brakes on these when tracking them? Do people still run the linked UBS ABS system or unplug the lot and put a set of lines from the master cylinder to the calipers in an old fashioned style? What do the Superstockers do - they can't just stick on Brembos top and bottom?
A couple of mates are taking the fuse out of the ABS as it cuts in way too early on track, there is a bit of wiring you can buy that knocks the ABS light off the dash.What's the deal with the brakes on these when tracking them? Do people still run the linked UBS ABS system or unplug the lot and put a set of lines from the master cylinder to the calipers in an old fashioned style? What do the Superstockers do - they can't just stick on Brembos top and bottom?
I don't know what I am going to do with the brakes yet, I may junk all the ABS system and run double lines on the front and a single rear. (that would be a winter job though)
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