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Started by Kwikasfuki, June 29, 2011, 09:06:51 AM

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Kwikasfuki

Pretty much got all the farkles on my GTR that I want. I need to be working on my bike if just for therapeutic reasons. Did think about cruise control, a repaint and the ultimate farkle, adding a turbo but I don't need any of those. So what do I do next (other than give it a damn good clean)?
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Lonewolf

You mentioned a while ago about doing the valves, is that still in the list of things to do?

Or you could go for the ultimate challenge, transferring all your goodies over onto a brand new GTR ;D

Kwikasfuki

The valves will be done at 50k.

Of course, transferring to a new bike would be great, but that will be next year hopefully.

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pembsgtr

Kawasaki jet ski engine into the GTR? they supercharged and intercooled and kick out about 290HP and 263nm /27kgf m torque should give plenty of grunt be a bit of a tyre shredder though I would say  :D

Rusty

NB ... you know what I am going to say ... start cleaning it NOW  ;D
It's very therapeutic so it will suit you too ! .. and of course you wont have to take things off and put them back on again !

fatharry

have you modded the airbox?
It's not a case of whether we can fix it or not - it's more a case of how fixed would you like it?

Rusty

Jesus Harry .... stop giving him ideas !!!!!!

Lonewolf

#7
I've just spent a very pleasant hour polishing the GTR. It gives you a sense of self satisfaction to look at a clean and presentable bike.  ;D

fatharry

Quote from: Lord Rusty on June 29, 2011, 01:35:11 PM
Jesus Harry .... stop giving him ideas !!!!!!

Bike would be more stable with a longer swing arm
New rearsets
Full exhaust system
Posh Wavy brake discs F&R
chrome the frame
carbon footpegs
Carbon bodywork
carbon exhausts........
Ohlins F&R
Cup holder like RM has
Mini microwave in glove box for sausage rolls
massage seat ;D


It's not a case of whether we can fix it or not - it's more a case of how fixed would you like it?

Boomer

George "Boomer" Garratt
Wickford, UK
http://www.gtr1000.com

Kwikasfuki

Quote from: fatharry on June 29, 2011, 11:27:00 AM
have you modded the airbox?

What mods that then?

Not into the carbon modding. Looks ok, but not my cuppa tea.

I like the idea of a massage seat :D
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fatharry

increase trumpet size for better airflow....
It's not a case of whether we can fix it or not - it's more a case of how fixed would you like it?

GTRTONY

Quote from: Norman Bates on June 29, 2011, 09:06:51 AM
Pretty much got all the farkles on my GTR that I want. I need to be working on my bike if just for therapeutic reasons. Did think about cruise control, a repaint and the ultimate farkle, adding a turbo but I don't need any of those. So what do I do next (other than give it a damn good clean)?

instead of spending time doing all those mods why not ride the bloody thing lol :P
getting there........

Kwikasfuki

Quote from: GTRTONY on July 05, 2011, 12:08:32 PM
instead of spending time doing all those mods why not ride the bloody thing lol :P

Oh but I do. Currently ~36k on the clock, and 400 miles each week minimum
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Kwikasfuki

Need to put on the fender extender, radiator guard, and rewire the hyperlites.

Oh, might even give it a clean
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