Is it just me??

[Loz]

That's excited about the Ivanising this week ?? 

[jonnyboy]

Hi loz , am also looking forward to getting mine done ( I'm booked in for fitting over at your place on thursday),even going to give it a good clean before the big event!  Looking forward to meeting you guys:))

[Hedgetrimmer]

I'm trying not to get too worked up about it because as well as the usual reasons, I'm hoping it's going to sort this nasty little stutter mines got around 3k rpm. It's definitely much worse than what I've experienced on 3 other gen 1s, but as Mike says, it might not necessarily do the trick if there's another problem aside from the standard glitches. I have noticed that this one (my 4th) is a lot quicker higher up the rev band than I remember my previous ones to be - that may just be the Scorpion can (no baffle), but my 1st one had an Akrapovich, and I don't remember it being as strong as this one. I keep wondering if this one hasn't had something done already, but my local mechanic reckons everything in the carbs is standard. Or maybe I'm just imagining it or my memory's cloudy (well, I know my memory is crap - a mis-spent youth an' all that  ).
But yes, really looking forward to it, and looking forward to drooling over some of Luke's Fazer porn too!

[Loz]

Hi loz , am also looking forward to getting mine done ( I'm booked in for fitting over at your place on thursday),even going to give it a good clean before the big event!  Looking forward to meeting you guys:))

Great, do you have sat nav? be good to meet you too, i'll have kettle on, fingers crossed you miss the rain after cleaning 
Nick....Certainly cant do any harm surely?  I am very jealous that i dont get to see Lukes porn 

[Hedgetrimmer]

Nick....Certainly cant do any harm surely?  I am very jealous that i dont get to see Lukes porn 

My mechanic actually sees Ivanising as part of the problem solving process now! Between Mike and this guy, I've got a lot of experience/knowledge helping with the problem, so I'm confident that things will be right in the long run - just hope it doesn't get too expensive!
I owe Luke a couple of beers already, hoping to discuss with him regarding R1 USD fork conversion and R6 rear shock mod, so will probably owe him several more by the time I'm done 

[jonnyboy]

Yep have gps, and mike has given me you  post code so no probs there.
I'll bring the biscuits then!!

[Loz]

R1 USD fork conversion and R6 rear shock mod

Done the R6 Shock mod but would be really interested to hear what he has to say about the R1 Forks thing, have heard about it but not been able to get any real info.
 
 

[Hedgetrimmer]

R1 USD fork conversion and R6 rear shock mod

Done the R6 Shock mod but would be really interested to hear what he has to say about the R1 Forks thing, have heard about it but not been able to get any real info.

I'll try to carry out a thorough reconnaissance of the territory and report back ASAP then!   

[Deswilson]

I'm getting excited about getting ivanised this weekend as well. 

Mine is due on Sunday and I've got a 200 mile trip each way,  so really looking forward to testing it on the way home...

[Hedgetrimmer]

I'm getting excited about getting ivanised this weekend as well. 

Mine is due on Sunday and I've got a 200 mile trip each way,  so really looking forward to testing it on the way home...

I'm hoping we'll have decent weather from Sat thro Weds as I've taken a couple of days off to go out and play when it's done 

[brooker81]

had mine done last visit ! FOCCING Brilliant.

[Hedgetrimmer]

R1 USD fork conversion and R6 rear shock mod

Done the R6 Shock mod but would be really interested to hear what he has to say about the R1 Forks thing, have heard about it but not been able to get any real info.

 
I'll try to carry out a thorough reconnaissance of the territory and report back ASAP then!   

 
Here ya go Loz, this should either help or confuse!
 
http://fazer1000.yuku.com/topic/3408/R1-Fork-Conversion-Guide#.Tv8LatUVchA

[Falcon 269]

Bags packed, boarding passes printed, ready to roll!

Hasta pronto, amigos

Mike

[Loz]

Here ya go Loz, this should either help or confuse!

Thanks Nick, certainly looks like quite a big job  lol

[Hedgetrimmer]

It looks like the easiest way to tackle it is to get all the bits separately, then assemble the complete front end (forks, yokes, front wheel etc). Then remove the old forks and slip the completed front end assembly into place. It means perhaps buying a second lower yoke with stem, but as Mike pointed out, then you've got the original bits still if you come to sell.
Part of the trouble with Mike's description of the actual task, is I don't think it really helps to decide which model of R1 to go for, but to be honest, I haven't read it that thoroughly yet. I mean, how much better would 43mm forks be over 41mm? Would such a difference be noticeable? And altering ride height and geometry can have drastic effects on handling so the different end results with different year set ups could also lead to quite different results in handling. Mike only really talks about the one set up (that he's using), how much different would the others be?
As I understand it, if you lower the front end on the forks, you're effectively reducing the rake (think that's right; steepening the steering head angle anyway) - yes, it makes the steering quicker, but usually has a downside of reducing high speed stability. Some people spend forever chasing one handling problem after another around their bikes because of one change like this. (You change front end geometry, something at the back is thrown out and has to be compensated for etc).
So still plenty for me to learn here before I commit to anything.

[Falcon 269]

I can talk while I work, folks.

[Hedgetrimmer]

Don't worry Mike, it'll be the Spanish Inquisition for you!
I just find that tapping out my thoughts sometimes helps me to understand things better, or at least see where there are holes in my thinking (picture a rusty sieve!). It also gives people a chance to challenge what knowledge I have and put me right if I'm off the mark - hopefully.
I've learned quite a bit on this forum that way, I might even remember some of it!

[red98]

hi all......any chance of getting a few piccies of the great man at work ?.......and also i expect a detailed report on the outcome 

[devilsyam]

Been busy little time for PCM at mo you will learn a lot
As I have a front end here ready to fit and we have just done Stevens bile with 03 forks
Luke

[jonnyboy]

Hi Liz, have sent you a text message as I'm after your post code,  thought it was in the emails we received !

[Loz]

All done    Mark did test run and he is very impressed, i will get out tomorrow or sat, but from his description i am really looking forward to it 
 
Thanks Mike 

[jonnyboy]

Big thanks to Loz and Mark, for letting Mike do his stuff at their place today, great to meet you guys!
and another big thanks to Mike for a job well done, this is the second bike he has done for me, the first back in 2004, and this time I have gone for the full monty! must say it feels great, and gives a much more crisp and lively feel to the bike, stronger power delivery across the range. makes a great bike even better, highly recommended.

[devilsyam]

nick some reading http://www.devilsyam.com/2008_r1_front_end.htm

http://www.devilsyam.com/usd%20install.htm

[Loz]

Great to meet you too jonny...and thanks for the biscuits    Keep in touch