The 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1, Project Bike
Friday, November 20 2009 @ 12:22 PM ICT
Contributed by: ThaiDesign
Before the raining season started, I made a to-do list for the Yamaha: Better brakes – bigger discs and new multipad front calipers. Bridge wires on the EXUP valve to stop the display showing an error code. Hoard more parts.
Then if I look back what I actual did on work on the Yamaha is much more then the short above list. I fitted new wheels bearings to light weight Marchesini wheels bough on Ebay, got the new bearings from a Chinatown bearing shop – much cheaper. Got the new wheels blast cleaned and repainted. Got new Pirelli Diablo Corsa III's tires – I never ride motorcycle in the rain. I fitted lightweight AP rear brake caliper. Make a rear caliper hanger for AP item. Fitted racier looking lightweight Harris clip-on bars. Fitted new Micron exhaust system, the crushed downpipes were irreparable. Sorted out new radiator bracket to ensure it clears the new exhaust.