New track bike project to keep me occupied

Discussion in 'Projects & Modifications' started by LFCKEV, Dec 9, 2013.

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  1. Rumpoldstilskin

    Rumpoldstilskin New Member

    Not really noticed any salt stains on the exhaust or engine yet, quick wash down with the kettle solves it. Been out today for a few hours to get used to the new scrubs on her, really decent weather too :)

    See you all Sunday
     
    Rumpoldstilskin, Dec 16, 2013
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  2. jimmytanko

    jimmytanko New Member

    Could meet you at mine mate and ride down to the tesco from here if you want on sunday?
     
    jimmytanko, Dec 16, 2013
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  3. Rumpoldstilskin

    Rumpoldstilskin New Member

    Yeah sound mate, set off a little earlier and I can put the Santa suit on at my mums, saves going down tomorrow
     
    Rumpoldstilskin, Dec 16, 2013
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  4. jimmytanko

    jimmytanko New Member

    Cool. I'll be at mine for 11 so come here for about 11:15 and I'll be ready. Wish I had time to get new tyres before then but will wait till after Christmas now
     
    jimmytanko, Dec 16, 2013
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  5. LFCKEV

    LFCKEV Well-Known Member

    Will dont useht water to wash salt it makes it nore acidic. Cold water only
     
    LFCKEV, Dec 17, 2013
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  6. LFCKEV

    LFCKEV Well-Known Member

    Just though id give you all an update, the bikes back in one piece after being taken apart to make sure my ocd is satisfied with condition. Not found any horror stories just wear & Tear..
    I've replaced the radiator and topped up with water not coolant... Also has a new DID chain, fuel and water catch bottles are all in position and the rear subframe has been taken back to metal and painted.
    Found my exhaust on ebay this week for £65 as the ones that come with the bike were of a cb400 and didnt fit at all.
    Still waiting to fully service it lockwire it, but i'm getting there slowly.
    Acu is in a month and i still need a set of tyres but with the 18" i'm struggling to find track tyres.
    After that first race is in May, but i'll be doing some trackdays before that to develop the bike further.
    Bike also has new caliper's and EBC sintered pads all around. Could do with the fork internals upgrading but i dont have the money at the minute
     
    LFCKEV, Jan 12, 2014
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  7. 675.TT

    675.TT Inactive

    Get the water out before it freezes Kev and fucks your motor up
     
    675.TT, Jan 12, 2014
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  8. Dave

    Dave Moderator Staff Member

    what club have you joined Kev ? Preston and District? Speak to CRM Paul, he might be able to help you with some forks..or internals. he has huge contacts in those bikes .
     
    Dave, Jan 12, 2014
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  9. LFCKEV

    LFCKEV Well-Known Member

    Joined hottrax at the minute once acu is done we are joining preston and district. I'll send him over a pm
    now mate
     
    LFCKEV, Jan 12, 2014
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  10. Dave

    Dave Moderator Staff Member

    if you ask nicely ..he might dip into his wallet to and become a sponsor !!!;)
     
    Dave, Jan 12, 2014
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  11. CRM

    CRM Administrator Staff Member

    Sorry i don't. The biggest issue you will have for the 23 is tyres and brakes. the 29 sports regular sizes but the brakes are still not much better.
    The V4's are without question my bag, i have owned a 29 but that's all i have to say about that !
     
    CRM, Jan 12, 2014
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  12. LFCKEV

    LFCKEV Well-Known Member

    This 18" rear is really starting to annoy me tyre choice is very limited... I could swap to a 29 rear and include a cbr6 shock
     
    LFCKEV, Jan 12, 2014
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  13. CRM

    CRM Administrator Staff Member

    you need to speak with Graeme france, he will have everything and more that you need, he is also very much a 23 champion and rates them higher than the 29 (as do i)

    Graeme France - GF Racing UK
    UK Warehouse 01652 650142
    GF Mobile 07778 628448
    email: gfracingtw@live.co.uk
    http://www.gfracinguk.com
     
    CRM, Jan 12, 2014
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  14. Dave

    Dave Moderator Staff Member

    Told ya Paul would help Kev Top man
     
    Dave, Jan 12, 2014
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  15. LFCKEV

    LFCKEV Well-Known Member

    Great news, today after a few weeks of pulling whats left of my hair out its running on all. 4 cylinders. Took it for a quick lap around the block, rides really well, never rodden a 400 but theyre quick little things.

    Few things left to sort out but :D

    It runs
     
    LFCKEV, Feb 9, 2014
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  16. lee

    lee Moderator Staff Member

    when is the acu and first race kev?
    did you say your doing pdmcc at three blisters?
     
    lee, Feb 9, 2014
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  17. LFCKEV

    LFCKEV Well-Known Member

    Acu is feb 19th mate @ Oulton & first race is with preston district @ 3 sisters end of april
     
    LFCKEV, Feb 10, 2014
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  18. lee

    lee Moderator Staff Member

    Best of luck kev. :thumbsup:
     
    lee, Feb 10, 2014
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  19. Dave

    Dave Moderator Staff Member

    yeah keep us posted mate with dates im defo one of your groupies ..cant wait to run my fingers through your hair .....well ..whats left of it !!!!!!
     
    Dave, Feb 10, 2014
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  20. LFCKEV

    LFCKEV Well-Known Member

    Well she's all ready for Oulton, see some of you there :D
     
    LFCKEV, Feb 18, 2014
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