The Great R6 Build

[union]

Ok in prep for my next piece to arrive I did a few things. The stock exhaust came off.





Was very simple to do. Few bolts and it dropped right off very easily. Note that is weighs about 20lbs.

So yesterday after I left the new one arrived.



Its the Leo Vince full Ti system. Very nicely done system. Very light as you can see its about 8lbs. With some simple math I just dropped 12lbs off the bike. It cost a pretty penny but its worth it imo. Should have it on this weekend

[union]

The bike has been completed. Still waiting for the shock to arrive. Not a ton of step by step photos. I was running out of time and stopping every step to take a photo really slows things down

Exhaust is on. Full Leo Vince Corsa. Went on pretty easy and it has a great sound to it.



Gearing done. Went 15/48 for the track on this bike.

Chain off


New Front


Rear off



New rear sprocket


Back together with slack set right and wheels aligned


Body work mount. This is armor bodies. The fit we pretty much dead on. Very little trimming to do. Just some to get the dzus fasteners right.

[Jim]

nice work (again). just curious on why you chose Vortex for sprockets

[Wishbone]

That is awsome for sure. It is very cool to be able to do that financially. I know I am envious of it, and sure a bunch of others are to.

What was the stock gearing 16\44?

Do you ever see any money from Pete, or do you pay him to work there

[union]

nice work (again). just curious on why you chose Vortex for sprockets

That is awsome for sure. It is very cool to be able to do that financially. I know I am envious of it, and sure a bunch of others are to.

What was the stock gearing 16\44?

Do you ever see any money from Pete, or do you pay him to work there

The vortex is what Pete ordered for me. I asked and I guess they dont have the same soft butter problems they used to. I also have a set coming in for the RC. Ill find out how well they are made.

The stock gearing is 16/45

[Jim]

ok question #2. what is that green thing at the rear axle? does that work as a cotter pin? if so, any advantages of using that over a standard pin?

[union]

ok question #2. what is that green thing at the rear axle? does that work as a cotter pin? if so, any advantages of using that over a standard pin?

Kates safety wire special. He wires a loop into the rear axle to make it easier to remove

that's gonna be an interesting ride on the new chain

Not to worry. Its been riveted

[senecak19]

Tell me again why "you're" not going to race this?

[gmdboston]

Tell me again why "you're" not going to race this?

I don't want my stickers going that slow, it's bad for business.......

[Crash Dummy Denno]

I don't want my stickers going that slow, it's bad for business.......

and the ref takes away a point... try to keep the gloves up!

[Wishbone]

I don't want my stickers going that slow, it's bad for business.......

Just remember, you VOLANTRILY put stickers on my pile.

Plus I'm sloooow

Want me to put some tape over them before TTD?

[naked-daytrader]

I don't want my stickers going that slow, it's bad for business.......

James, get a napkin....you got a little blood under your nose...

[CEO]

I don't want my stickers going that slow, it's bad for business.......

Zing!

Peter 1
James 0

[selltekk]

Are you going to paint it? Or just leave it at the +5 HP primer color?

[union]

Ok the last of the goodies have been installed. I dont have any photos of the installation because it was done at the track in between sessions so time was a factor.

I know a few of you saw us installing this.

Triple clicker by elka.


For those that have never put a shock in the new generation R6 its not difficult but its not easy either. Yamaha didnt leave much space for tools to get in. You have to lift the tank to get at the upper shock mount. The link and the dog bones need to come out as well. It took us about 20 minutes to do.




The shock is much better then the stock one. It was more planted in the rain in the rain and I noticed the rear breaking loose less. I have yet to ride it in the dry but so far its a large improvement.

The rapid bike fuel controller also got installed.



A few neat features this offers is a quick shifter.


Yes you can get this with the power commander but you need to buy it and you need the ignition module as well. Its also an option for the rapid bike but its all controlled by one box.

The other really nice feature is a dual map switch.



It pretty much does what its advertised to do. You can toggle maps. Since this bike will see street duty we are running and pump gas map and a race fuel map.

For those that havent seen rain tires. I was running a set of Dunlop rains tires.. Damn things are amazing in the wet.

[union]

Got the fairings back yesterday from the painter. All I can say is its the tits. Pictures dont even come close to doing it justice. Its a perfect match to the stock Yamaha color.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

WOW James... just wow - enjoy it!

[Jim]

what was the total cost with the bike purchase and parts?

[RyanNicholson]

what was the total cost with the bike purchase and parts?

rule of thumb, never remind someone how much things cost when it comes to track riding or racing haha


thats an awesome bike man...i'm jealous, you're gunna be rippin on that thing

[akira700]

Damn James
Its looking sweet! You gotta let me ride that thing in
Red Group

I'd offer you ride on mine but its in pieces over at your place
waiting for some TLC!

[The Snowman]

I hate you! That thing is SWEEEEET!

[schleppy]

Wow, lookin' excellent!

[BCT748]

Yours looks great but whats the deal with that sexy yellow ass in the background?

[CMG241]

Yours looks great but whats the deal with that sexy yellow ass in the background?

ah those euro toys are only good for pit bikes.

[union]

what was the total cost with the bike purchase and parts?

Well its hard to say.

The bike was 7500.

A lot of the other stuff Im not really sure. I work at the shop so I do get a discount on parts. Some stuff I did myself so its pretty much free. Other things just came together.

The most expensive was the exhaust. After its really not bad. Id say add about 5000 give or take a few depending on what you go with to the cost of the bike to have what I have now. Oh and a bunch of weekends. So what ever your time is worth. Then again you could just buy a bike and give it to us. We can transform it for you.

The best advice I can give is dont buy what you cant afford Too many people go crazy and end up the year with a 20,000 dollar note to pay off. This bike has all the best stuff I could afford. When I say that I mean no credit card bills.


Over all I couldnt be more pleased with the entire process. I wish I could do it every year. Obviously its a lot of fun to ride the bike but the satisfaction of riding one I built is hard to explain. All I have left is the dyno tune which will hopefully be done by next weekend and to place the decals on it.