R1 Modifications

[jasesapphy]

Thanks for advice so far guys (& Gals)

Had the R1 3 weeks now, love it

Fitted
Carbon Hugger and Infill Panels
Akrpovic slip ons
Power Commander
New rear sprocket +2
ASV Levers
Ohlins Steering Damper
R&G frame sliders and cotton reels

Feels nice

Gone in for a service and check over as well as valve clearances

Just looking for some upgrading recommendations for summer that suit the R1

Still has standard brake lines, exup, standard rear shock and fork springs.

I know a few of you have had R1 5VY’s so interested to know what other Improvements

Have also read about cam chain tensioners

[J B L]

Braided lines at least at the front.

Also found that brake and clutch lever can do with rotating down for comfort.

Otherwise leave it be. They're great bikes!

[jasesapphy]

What shock is that

[J B L]

That was a Maxton RT10 bought off ebay then sent to Maxton along with the forks for a bit of extra farkle. I was doing quite a few more TD with the bike at the time so in my head it made sense.

In reality it was mostly bling.

[thatdude]

Give the calipers a really good clean up so they are working their best, and the suspension linkage as well. Being the age it is, you might want to fit replacement hoses - OEM will be more than good enough, but go for bling braided ones if you will (I did find fitting a set of braided lines to my FZ1 a right faff - they were HEL lines, and they came too long, I had to send them back to be shortened. I shan't bother in the future, I'll replace with OEM lines)

Otherewise, how about selling a kidney and getting some lightweight wheels - OZ racing, or BST?

[Dog Star]

J B L said:

Braided lines at least at the front.

Also found that brake and clutch lever can do with rotating down for comfort.

Otherwise leave it be. They're great bikes!

I love my R1s and have "R1" through me like a stick of rock. That's a lovely bike in the best colour, but seriously what is with those "tail tidies" that just leave the plate wobbling in the breeze. It's gash and ruins your bike

[Krikkit]

Dog Star said:

...but seriously what is with those "tail tidies" that just leave the plate wobbling in the breeze. It's gash and ruins your bike

Should've gone to specsavers...

[Biker's Nemesis]

Krikkit said:

Should've gone to specsavers...

Make yourself an appointment too. The lava red R1 does have an aftermarket tail tidy fitted.

[Jazoli]

Dog Star said:

but seriously what is with those "tail tidies" that just leave the plate wobbling in the breeze. It's gash and ruins your bike

I agree with that one, my Z1000SX came with an aftermarket tail tidy, it was st, the plate used to wobble around everywhere then break, I replaced 2 until I bit the bullet and bought and refitted an oem one, I also no longer get st up when it rains and the rear of the bike stays a lot cleaner.

[J B L]

I don't know what sort of tail tidies you lot have been using but the one on my R1 was an R&G with a 7x6 plate and it was fine and solid.

[sc0tt]

J B L said:

I don't know what sort of tail tidies you lot have been using but the one on my R1 was an R&G with a 7x6 plate and it was fine and solid.

I had this too.

OP = PM me if you would be interested in a PC3

[Krikkit]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Krikkit said:

Should've gone to specsavers...

Make yourself an appointment too. The lava red R1 does have an aftermarket tail tidy fitted.

What I meant was that the aftermarket tidy looks a million times better than the plastic droopy cock that they usually have, which is bloody hideous.

I do agree that a useless tail tidy that leaves your plate flailing about is about as much use as a chocolate teapot though

[Biker's Nemesis]

Krikkit said:

What I meant was that the aftermarket tidy looks a million times better than the plastic droopy cock that they usually have, which is bloody hideous.

I do agree that a useless tail tidy that leaves your plate flailing about is about as much use as a chocolate teapot though

I stand corrected in my orthopaedic shoes

[disco!!!!]

Nice choice of colour.

Plenty of choice for rear shocks on these.

Ohlins is usually the one the most go for plus they were fitted to the SP/LE bikes

A cheaper option is to fit one from a 4C8, just rotate the bottom mount 180 deg and it will go straight in