McIvanising (Scotland Ivanising)

[clanadam]

Well after taking a very long way home that's me back after getting the fully monty magic and wow it's fantastic. Sooooooooo smooth power throughout the rev range and a belting top end - love it. Makes we wonder if I really need the fireblade as well (but since when did "need" even come into it lol).


A huge thanks to Mike for fitting the kit and also to Brian for hosting.

Safe trip home Mike and hope to see you again before another 9 years have passed!

So when's the Ivanised Scotfoccers run happening then? 


Kenny

[bigbluebear]

I'd say he's a Foccin legend, I'm just back from a 260 mile round trip via Loch Lomonf, Tynedrum, Oban, Lochgilphead, Inveraray and home again. I am very pleased with the results, smoother throughout the gear range, faster acceleration, huge rush from 7-8k to the red line and could swear ive got better fuel economy which doesn't make sense and less vibrations. It's like a different bike that I'm having to learn to drive again as im hitting the brakes more often.

Mike, I take my hat off to you sir you really are the God of all things Fazers, have a good trip home mate you've made a few Scottish foccers very happy.

[Falcon 269]

Hi all,

Great to have some positive feedback, especially from bigbluebear.  I guess it's been so long since I upgraded my own Fazer from slip-on to Full Monty that I've forgotten that the change really is that noticeable.  I'm really pleased that you're happy with the outcome, Bruce.

I really enjoyed hooking up with all the guys that made the trip to Brian's place, even if I did make the fundamental faux pas of mentioning footie in the presence of a Rangers and a Celtic fan.

Kenny, brilliant to catch up with you again after so many years and a testament to the enduring appeal of the Gen 1 that you're back in the fold again.  Or clan, if you prefer.

None of this would have been possible, though, without the wonderful support of Brian and Libby, who provided me a place to work all weekend, fetched me to and from the airport and fed us all over the course the weekend.  I can't thank you two enough, mate.  Cheers!

If any of you fancy a group ride down on the Costa Blanca, we can make it happen ... I know some cracking roads down here.  Failing that, look out for me and missus in our mobile roadblock (motorhome ) around the West Coast in a year or two.  We'll be over to rot up a road near you soon

Thanks again, everyone - great weekend.  I enjoyed it a lot.

Mike

[onejay]

Glad it could happen


big thanks to mickvp for bringing the Scottish foccers together and making this happen 


pleasure was all mine 


Brian

[downey]

AND DONT FORGET one happy irishman, loved scotland on my newly ivanized "skunk"as mike calls it "american import",, headed up lough lomand ,glencoe ,fortwilliam and was lucky to get a bed for the night was ready to sleep in a ditch lol,sat headed up to the monument and on to loch ness and inverness and cut across through the craigorns lunch in aviemore and cut back to fort william and down to oban for the tea and a bed for the night,sun left at 9 down to loughgilphead and up to inveraray and onto arrochar down towards helnsburgh WHAT a road like a motox track with tarmac front in the air most of it carried on for the 737 planning on staying close to the ferry for the off the next morning but was enjoying the drive so much i ended up getting the 3:30 ferry to belfast ,and got in my door in cork at 10:30 last night ,,460 miles my record so far on the whole 1200 miles of smiles .mike it was a pleasure to meet you and to watch you work ,great to meet mickvp and special thanks to brian and all the family for everything including the "scran" food i presume lol pleasure meeting you all, i love scotland ,great roads and great people and will definitly be back !!!   count yourselves lucky guys ,
all the best
mark

[Falcon 269]

Hi Mark

A pleasure to meet you too, fella ... your reaction post-test ride had us all chuckling for the rest of the weekend.  Sounds like you had a brilliant time on your travels so it was a worthwhile trip in every respect.

I daresay there's a few of the Scottish contingent you met in Irvine who'd be happy to keep you company on your next visit, if only to keep you out of the ditches

Thanks for making the journey to hook up with me and all the very best.

Mike

[onejay]

Mark
I'm glad you enjoyed your visit
We enjoyed your company and banter

Next time your over we will make it a foccers day/weekend outing

You have a pm

Stay safe buddy

[Falco9]

I'm gutted to have missed out on Mikes visit especially after reading all the glowing positive reports on the work he did. I was actually in Spain riding when Mike was over here (oh the irony) so missed out on the opportunity of getting my Fazer done at the same time.
Mike, we have spoken via PM's but please let me know when you are next planning a trip over to the UK and I'll make sure mine is first in the queue.....
F9

[onejay]

Mike is heading for Cornwall in October. Check out the other thread.

[Falcon 269]

Hi Falco,

Sorry but that's the way it goes sometimes.  There's always the next time, though.

My next dedicated trip is likely to be early April 2015 but I will be in Cornwall in late October.  I have feeling that's a bit far for you to travel, though ...

Mike

[Falco9]

Hi Mike

Yes I think Cornwall may be too far, so April 2015 is looking favourite, I'll keep my eyes peeled for the location etc...

Cheers

Rich

[bigbluebear]

Results are in......139.52 bhp extra 5.3 bhp over my Ivan's slip on kit

[mickvp]

Pretty good results there bbb! what about torque and air/fuel ratio?

[Falcon 269]

Results are in......139.52 bhp extra 5.3 bhp over my Ivan's slip on kit

Pretty much what I thought you'd see, Bruce. 

I've just realised it's already been a week since I arrived in Irvine ... where the hell did it go?

[bigbluebear]

Pretty good results there bbb! what about torque and air/fuel ratio?

Didn't do the torque test but it certainly will be up....fuel ratio was a wee bit out but not enough to be bothered about.....unless told otherwise

The graphs below show my slip-on in red and full-monty in blue

[onejay]

proof is in the pudding as they say


Mike
its been a week but you've left your mark on us Sir 

[downey]

not to rub it in falco9 but i never thought it would make me enjoy riding my fazer more than i ALREADY did but christ what a difference its made !!!! #onehappybunny   

[bigbluebear]

proof is in the pudding as they say


Mike
its been a week but you've left your mark on us Sir 

Brian, with the gearing down a tooth you were pretty much spot on it being like an R1, we compared a couple of Dyno charts with the carbed R1's and there was only less than 2 bhp in it.

[onejay]

as i have said before


the Fazer 1000 is a very  under estimated bike
you can bimble along or unplug your brain and go banzai

[unfazed]

not to rub it in falco9 but i never thought it would make me enjoy riding my fazer more than i ALREADY did but christ what a difference its made !!!! #onehappybunny   

No doubt helped by the S1000rr shock to be able to put all that extra power into action

[downey]

yes that is for certain , the new shock gives a lot more confidence in the bike on the whole better handling and more clean unstiffled power on tap ,sure shes like a whole different animal
all credit must go to both yourself unfazed and falcon269 for helping me to get her running as well as she is .cheers  guys  [size=78%]     [/size]  

[nickodemon]

Results are in......139.52 bhp extra 5.3 bhp over my Ivan's slip on kit

Told you it was worth it! Glad your happy with the results

[onejay]

Is the s1000rr shock a straight swap ?

[unfazed]

Is the s1000rr shock a straight swap ?

Not really but not to difficult, but go for the 2012/2013 model with the silvered fork. you might get a few late 2011 models with the same silvered fork.  All the info here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,4976.msg132497.html#msg132497

It raises the rear by 10mm which helps speed up the turn in

[onejay]

Thanks
I'll have a look