What I did today...

[Medic!]

Looks so good I'm not gonna offer my gold paint and race stickers.

[Jashdown]

The gixxer 1K in the first post is so hnngggg. Wish mine would look that nice.

[Little Mick]

Looks so good I'm not gonna offer my gold paint and race stickers.

Thanks Medic

[No_Style]

If anyone can respond with R6 similar info, and I can measure the ZX6...that will cover the Suzi, Yami, Kawi... any other specific models, let me know the details and will work out what is required...

I'm very interested in a thumb brake for a 2008 R6. I'll grab you some measurements this arvo and PM them to you.

[Marshy]

The gixxer 1K in the first post is so hnngggg. Wish mine would look that nice.

They are custom fairings from http://superbikesource.com.au - only $900 for everything (new fairings, custom paintwork, screen, dzus fasteners, wellnuts). Bargain.

[Marshy]

I'm very interested in a thumb brake for a 2008 R6. I'll grab you some measurements this arvo and PM them to you.

Me too!!

[Negrogrande]

Me too!!

just remember you will need the junction valve if you want to keep the footbrake as well.

Mick I have one you can copy
KawGPtechadapter.jpg
it looks like that

I don't have the square type though
HondaGPtechadapter.jpg

[Medic!]

My cbr900 had a junction for the standard front brake lines to split. Possible to use something like that instead of making?. Just tipped the garage upside down but must have chucked it.

[Marshy]

If I've kept any old lines from fitting braided, I've probably got one or two also....

[senator8]

on it's way. Hopefully fix my start woes before St George

[Mr.Ed]

Whatever happened to the "winning isn't everything"?

[senator8]

Whatever happened to the "winning isn't everything"?

It's the only thing against mates?

[Baddie]

on it's way. Hopefully fix my start woes before St George

Doesn't the dirty german have a slipper?.

[senator8]

Yes of course. But that's like saying doesn't your bike have a rear shock. OEM is not always as good as it could be

[Mazabuzz]

Yes of course. But that's like saying doesn't your bike have a rear shock. OEM is not always as good as it could be

Can't argue with that logic

[chubb]

Anything to spend money on go fast bits

[senator8]

Anything to spend money on go fast bits

Hey! I had to make a choice. Forego WP tomorrow and get the clutch or ride and put up with it for St George. You've seen the starts :(

[chubb]

Just pulling the german's leg.

Hopefully that'll do the trick Rick

[Marshy]

Hey! I had to make a choice. Forego WP tomorrow and get the clutch or ride and put up with it for St George. You've seen the starts :(

You made the right choice, definitely!!

[BoB]

Hey! I had to make a choice. Forego WP tomorrow and get the clutch or ride and put up with it for St George. You've seen the starts :(

does that mean you will be coming to the ardc day to test it out?

[senator8]

Just pulling the german's leg.

Hopefully that'll do the trick Rick

You made the right choice, definitely!!

does that mean you will be coming to the ardc day to test it out?

Yes it does

[Baddie]

I have to say Ill be interested to read how the Beemer goes after installing the STM or any other aftermarket brand that well make a difference in your Starting Woes...

Specially after reading most of the night about slipper clutches.. which in a nutshell eliminates rear wheel lock from downshifts. Sorta acts like a one way differential.

Say you're coming into a corner and grab a downshift, or two or three for that matter, and get off the clutch to fast or didn't match revs just right this slipper clutch will eliminate the impending lock up of the rear tire so you don't soil your britches, or run off the track/road.

Reference

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243993

http://www.s1000rrforum.com/forum/bm...m-upgrade.html



Not to be nasty girlfriend and who am I to say anything but if you watch Irnie racing video (15:00 min)



And then watch your video , you maybe see the difference....focus on the dash.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdWVCkoXRP8

Well that's my 2 cents anyway and thanks for helping my boring night go much faster.

[Little Mick]

HI Andrew

do you mean you have a thumb lever to copy or the junction valve? Is the junction valve a through hole or does it have an internal shuttle to control direction of flow?

just remember you will need the junction valve if you want to keep the footbrake as well.

Mick I have one you can copy
KawGPtechadapter.jpg
it looks like that

I don't have the square type though
HondaGPtechadapter.jpg

[senator8]

I have to say Ill be interested to read how the Beemer goes after installing the STM or any other aftermarket brand that well make a difference in your Starting Woes...

Specially after reading most of the night about slipper clutches.. which in a nutshell eliminates rear wheel lock from downshifts. Sorta acts like a one way differential.

Say you're coming into a corner and grab a downshift, or two or three for that matter, and get off the clutch to fast or didn't match revs just right this slipper clutch will eliminate the impending lock up of the rear tire so you don't soil your britches, or run off the track/road.

Reference

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243993

http://www.s1000rrforum.com/forum/bm...m-upgrade.html



Not to be nasty girlfriend and who am I to say anything but if you watch Irnie racing video (15:00 min)



And then watch your video , you maybe see the difference....focus on the dash.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdWVCkoXRP8

Well that's my 2 cents anyway and thanks for helping my boring night go much faster.

Did you watch Marcel's vid? Around 13:30min he got the famous BMW ones. Of course you can get a good one and he's doing it exactly as everyone says to. But it's still hit and miss. I've had one good launch. Drag racers modify the clutch for the same reason. I've also spoken with well known locals and os who race them (not what I read on the internet) and discussed how to launch and how to fix.

[Negrogrande]

valve :(

it has a hole through the middle, they are only $60US odd dollars though I paid $114US for the valve and a 44' braided line

[Little Mick]

valve :(

it has a hole through the middle, they are only $60US odd dollars though I paid $114US for the valve and a 44' braided line

no probs. I can sort out the thumb lever design with a few dimensions. I was curious about the valve tho.

[Negrogrande]

I wish I remembered how to use CAD from when I was in yr 8, I should have paid more attention

I will mock something up in sketch up when I have a spare moment

[Little Mick]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/REAR-THUM...#ht_533wt_1170

seriously, the price is scary from this mob...

[Mr.Ed]

"* This SES Thumb Brake offers a low cost high quality alternative to a foot operated rear brake. " WTF? For $400 + master cylinder (not included!!) + shipping I'm more inclined to learn how to use the foot brake! hahaha

[Marshy]

WTF? For $400 + master cylinder (not included!!) + shipping I'm more inclined to learn how to use the foot brake! hahaha

+1,000,000

[Negrogrande]

+1,000,000

makes you wonder when a brembo RCS is $350 odd, though a brembo thumbrake is super expensive! http://www.oppracing.com/product_dis...m-piston-size/

[Mr.Ed]

That's just insane

[Little Mick]

I got some momentum going yesterday on Nelso's bits... made some clip on spacers but didnt take piccys...

tonight worked on the triple trees...
just need to press the stem into the bottom tree, install bearing and mount on bike...

[senator8]

Very trick mate. Stock geometry?

[Little Mick]

yep... fully PCRA compliant... trouble sourcing a lower tree and the one on the bike was bent...these should do the trick...

[Negrogrande]

Suh-weet nice work

[senator8]

Santa aka the postman visited the island today

[Marshy]

Mmmmmmm, thinner head gasket, hey?

[senator8]

You are straight onto it Nick. I even covered up the part number

[Negrogrande]

Mmmmmmm, thinner head gasket, hey?

Is that to raise compression?

[Baddie]

Is that to raise compression?

Yes...and helps cook your engine and reduces engine life.

Doesn't the dirty german have enough Hp?.
Maybe time to buy Jap bike.

[senator8]

Commonly, Andrew.
Bloody hell Baddie. I give up where did you learn that? iwishirodemybikebutimtoobusysurfingthenetmechanic. com ?
Got to ride your bike before you can reduce its engine life btw

[Marshy]

You are straight onto it Nick. I even covered up the part number

I've got one sitting in my workshop too, just waiting for me to get keen enough to put it in.

Got to ride your bike before you can reduce its engine life btw

[Mr.Ed]

I thought about as it's very cheap part (at least the kawi ones) but then I started reading on having to calculate squish and using clay and whatnot... at some point I had to blink and that's when it hit me!! I can't even deal with what the bike has atm... hahahaha

Having said that, it seems that the most gains are to be had in the midrange and that's gotta be a massive plus on a 600!

[DisPlaCeD]

Had the Power Commander V & Auto Tune, front sprocket, BMC race air filter arrive... All fitted, except for the auto tune... because the Kawasaki does NOT run a M18x1.5 O2 sensor, you need to drill out and retap the existing hole, OR bung the existing and drill/tap a new one and use the adapter (fking kidding me!!) Anyway, will need new tyres as well to get it ready before Friday!!

[Marshy]

Good to hear it's (nearly) ready to rock, Grant!!

[Baddie]

Commonly, Andrew.
Bloody hell Baddie. I give up where did you learn that? iwishirodemybikebutimtoobusysurfingthenetmechanic. com ?
Got to ride your bike before you can reduce its engine life btw

Sorry for using the resources I have available not like some of us...



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[Marshy]

[chubb]

spider solitaire is where its at

[Mr.Ed]

Had the Power Commander V & Auto Tune, front sprocket, BMC race air filter arrive... All fitted, except for the auto tune... because the Kawasaki does NOT run a M18x1.5 O2 sensor, you need to drill out and retap the existing hole, OR bung the existing and drill/tap a new one and use the adapter (fking kidding me!!) Anyway, will need new tyres as well to get it ready before Friday!!

Or get a Leo Vince full exhaust! :p