2015 Race Bike Build

[mc101]

Project starts here ...

Plans for 2015 involve some short circuit racing with some Endurance Racing.

[Millhouse]

And when does the bike arrive?

[MOzZereLLa]

Depends if his name is pulled out of Yamaha's R1M "register your interest" hat.

If not, it'll be an inferior bike ;-)

[mc101]

And when does the bike arrive?

As of Friday still tbc.

[MOzZereLLa]

New Beemer it is then

[Andy M]

interested to know your brief opinion of zx10 vs s1000rr as a endurance bike?
as a longshot I am thinking about dipping my toe into the 1000cc novice class next year, funds permitting for a race or two initially.

[1-600-matt]

Project starts here ...

Plans for 2015 involve some short circuit racing with some Endurance Racing.

So what bike will it be mark?

[mc101]

interested to know your brief opinion of zx10 vs s1000rr as a endurance bike?
as a longshot I am thinking about dipping my toe into the 1000cc novice class next year, funds permitting for a race or two initially.

Both are excellent in terms of suitability for Endurance....

In terms of running costs the kawasaki is quite a bit cheaper in terms of wear and tear (OEM parts) else theres not that much difference between them.  In terms of the bikes overall, the BMW is a better bike built quality wise (quite noticeable) and the gearbox much easier to get to grips with.

Power - theres little between them all be told a few BHP although they go about their business quite differently.  The Kawasaki is more demanding to ride fast - its top end makes it a bit more of a handful and therefore harder work.  Not a issue short circuit racing, but definately starts to show after 3 hours in the seat.

Electronics - both are next to hopeless in stock trim once your speed is approaching superstock times, they simply are too intrusive.  Kawasaki Kit ECU is very good and BMW's RCK2 is quite something else (and only £800 which for BMW is cheap).   The ABS on the BMW Is good enough to live upto the race dept hyper that you cant tuck the front on the brakes - its saved my carcass at least once in 2014 (melbourne at donington in the rain).

For sure the BMW is perhaps a bit more fussy setup wise but we put that down to it being developed on European tracks which tend to be open, fast and flowing and less stop/start.

Either will be more than capable in endurance but I've gone quite a bit quicker on the BMW that I did on the ZX10R.

[mc101]

So, still awaiting a final date from Yamaha for the bike.

YEC parts ordered (ooooooerrrrrr Mr - if you think the BMW was hyper geeky this is gonna really upset the forums Luddites))

Fairings Ordered

Paint Design sorted.

Team mate(s) for 2015 sorted.

New Van sorted.

Leather, boots, lids, gloves sorted.

DBR Rearsets designed and ordered.

Tyre contract sorted.

GBR Engine covers ordered.

Now time for a lay down ....

[MOzZereLLa]

Congrats!!!!

Can't wait to see it.

[Green_Ninja]

Congrats!!!!

Can't wait to see it.

+1 

[mc101]

Congrats!!!!

Can't wait to see it.

A BSB rider has ridden one at phillip island recently .. reckons - fuck me .... Not power but electronics...

[MOzZereLLa]

Congrats!!!!

Can't wait to see it.

A BSB rider has ridden one at phillip island recently .. reckons - fuck me .... Not power but electronics...

Not as scary as the electronics I have on my new ride I bet.....

[coop]

Great... new R1 looks mint.
Are you keeping the ally tank bare.

[mc101]

Congrats!!!!

Can't wait to see it.

A BSB rider has ridden one at phillip island recently .. reckons - fuck me .... Not power but electronics...

Not as scary as the electronics I have on my new ride I bet.....

Now thats cool :-)  whens my pax ?