The new toy - For those interested

[Sketchy_Racer]

Here it is. A month or so after taking ownership from Shaun Harris, the machine looks a little bit different now.

The bike:

2005 Suzuki GSX-R600

Mods:

Leo Vince titanium race system
Yoshimura ECU
Yoshimura Rear sets
Power Commander
Fibreglass race fairings

Whilst sitting at home with injuries and the up coming three hour endurance race, I decided that I really wanted to do it. But I needed a partner and I needed a bike. I managed to get a partner (Vtec - Jason) but neither of us had a bike. After some prompting from Shaun a K5 GSXR 600 was purchased and we had a bike.

With some incredible generosity of some companies we are both now completely sorted for this race meeting and I can't wait to get out there on the new bike.

I'd like to really thank the following people/companies, without them this would have been impossible.

On my behalf

Hi Torque Cycles Paraparaumu - Dave Freeman. An immense help!
Moto Academy NZ - Steve Bagshaw. Helping young riders!
Andrew and Leigh (Skunk and SkunkControl off kb) Supporting me with ideas and help.

And on Jasons Behalf

Carbines Engineering - Robotic Installations
Victoria Motorcycle Wreckers - Melbourne, Australia. These guys have everything
Pakuranga Dental Surgery - Speak to Leong, he's a legend and he's on these forums

I'm very quickly learning that this motorcycle racing thing (even at an amateur stage) Involves a HUGE amount of people, many of them never ever receiving credit for their effort. Again thanks to everyone and anyone who has helped out!

Anyway, less talk more pictures eh!

Cheers,

Glen

[racerhead]

Sweet looking bike, like the colours alot.
Good luck with the race:niceone:

[Shaun]

Bike looks great mate, well done

[Cajun]

bike looks cool mate.

good luck with it

[Tony.OK]

Looks great dude.............you'll do well on a 6hundy.........hows the wrist? coming along

[k14]

Yeah looks good glen. Goodluck with the race and I hope the body is ok!

[Number One]

:niceone: Sketchy :yes: Good luck for the enduro

[Duke girl]

You have done an awesome job with the bike Glenn and I am sure you will do well in the Endurance race on it. Goodluck to you with the outcome.:first::clap::2thumbsup

[Toast]

Lookin’ nice, Glen.

Can’t wait to see you get to grips with that bike, and see Jason back on a 600 (‘bout f’k’n time!)

Are you guys racing it on the 27/28th? Or just the endurance race?

[Kiwi Graham]

Lokks bloody marvellous, Hope it goes well for you, nice colour scheme.

[Kornholio]

Did ya still want the GSXR600 headers mate?

[vtec]

Good post Glen, just saw Leong this morning, he wants to see photos of the bike so he can make up his sticker the right colour, I'll send him the link to this thread. Kickass.

Leong's even got an LCD display so he can show you on-board motorcycle racing footage while he does your teeth. Good stuff.

Another thing, can you list the mods so our sponsors know what we're working with. I'm not even too sure.

[R6_kid]

You guys are going to be a potent combo out there, the bike is looking sweet and it looks like you guys have some solid support behind you too.

Looking forward to watching you guys in action after Christmas!

:2guns:

[Shaun]

Get in touch closer to the day guys, I may still have some spare wheels I can lend you, if NOT sold before then.

[Sketchy_Racer]

Cheers everyone for the comments!


Looks great dude.............you'll do well on a 6hundy.........hows the wrist? coming along

Hey man, The wrist is coming along great. My very nice looking physio lady has been helping me get it back fit and strong :)


Lookin’ nice, Glen.

Can’t wait to see you get to grips with that bike, and see Jason back on a 600 (‘bout f’k’n time!)

Are you guys racing it on the 27/28th? Or just the endurance race?

Cheers man, Jase will be riding the 600 on the 27th and 28th, I will be on the mighty RS250


Did ya still want the GSXR600 headers mate?

Yeah mate, I've been trying to think of an easy way to get them down. Might make a post and see if anyone can bring em to the TRRS. Cheers


Good post Glen, just saw Leong this morning, he wants to see photos of the bike so he can make up his sticker the right colour, I'll send him the link to this thread. Kickass.

Leong's even got an LCD display so he can show you on-board motorcycle racing footage while he does your teeth. Good stuff.

Another thing, can you list the mods so our sponsors know what we're working with. I'm not even too sure.

Yeah man, i'll edit my first post and put it in there.

[roy.nz]

She is a beaut have fun..

[Ivan]

its looking nice glen

[Leong]

Hey, Looking Good guys.... and I'm sure it'll go well too with Shaun involved!!!

[quallman1234]

No were not fuggin interested. Because We' are all too jealous :rockon:

[GIXser]

i think ya gonna turn some heads fella... be good to catch up dude and well done:)

[Creeping Death]

Nice machine and nice colour scheme,matches the house even!:yes:

[roadracingoldfart]

Its a nice looking bike Glen. If you do suffer the 600 blues on #2 cylinder you could always run it in F3 as a 450 aye :dodge:

Good luck for the racing and catch you at the track.

Cheers Paul.

EDIT .. I really like the reversal of colours on the wheels , thats a nice touch man

[Tim 39]

Looks really good mate!
remember the good racing formula... go hard+have fun = winning with a smile!

[sels1]

Good stuff Glen - hope it all goes well for you guys

[flame]

Awsome Glen:2thumbsup Cant wait to see ya out there on it!