Thinking of moving to a litre bike. R1, Gixxer 1k etc. Which?

**mossy1200** · 17th April 2017, 21:13

Originally Posted by nzspokes

I went to see it and its worth the money. You can tell a loved bike. Some people make an art of wirelocking. Its got race ecu and some mappy thing he plugs in. 17k with BSB carbon wheels.

Carbon wheels are being banned in comp I think now in NZ. Im not sure you will ever need that extra money spent.

Edit: Gives you 2 sets for wets I guess but this is way above your original budget.

**caspernz** · 17th April 2017, 21:22

The track training day we attended wasn't a fair indication of what any bike is capable of on track though aye Rob? Mostly down to how individual riders interpreted the guidelines we were given at the start...still a bit of fun though.

What you choose next just comes down to your aspirations. The 750 you're playing with now looks nicely sorted, for what it's worth.

**caspernz** · 17th April 2017, 21:24

Originally Posted by Gremlin

No no, cassina was talking about speed in corners, so turning would have nothing to do with that...

Watch our for dogs too, and slow down...

**flashg** · 17th April 2017, 21:28

If you're tall, some bikes have more room than others, you might need to sit on a few.
And my 08 R1 hit the rev limiter @ 167 kph
Up to and including 06 R1's all 20 valve engines. 07 - 08 16 valve conventional firing order. 09 onwards crossplane crank engine.
Casbolts have one the same as my old one listed as an 07, its an 08 !! 07 much different graphics

**nzspokes** · 17th April 2017, 21:37

Originally Posted by caspernz

The track training day we attended wasn't a fair indication of what any bike is capable of on track though aye Rob? Mostly down to how individual riders interpreted the guidelines we were given at the start...still a bit of fun though.

What you choose next just comes down to your aspirations. The 750 you're playing with now looks nicely sorted, for what it's worth.

Ive got to go through the vids yet but Im sure there is a few images of a yellow Busa.

Yeah it goes round corners nice, Dave Moss worked his wonders on it. Tyre wear is perfect.

I wants to go fasterer.

**SVboy** · 18th April 2017, 07:29

Originally Posted by nzspokes

CBR? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1294826449.htm

I like this a lot.

The CBR is meant to handle really well and have " friendly" power, whatever that is! But as allanB
Said, early ones often had chronic oil burning tendencies and the fairings are the devils work to remove and replace. Regular servicing is a chore. Spark plug change anyone?

**sugilite:Me** · 18th April 2017, 19:56

I raced a ZX10R, and rode a friends GSXR1000K5, and I was very impressed. Doubt many riders would ever need more.

**mossy1200** · 18th April 2017, 21:20

Originally Posted by sugilite

I raced a ZX10R, and rode a friends GSXR1000K5, and I was very impressed. Doubt many riders would ever need more.

Had my 2006 zx10r running side by side with a 2010 gsxr1000 on Saturday and as good as even on the straights for power.
I think there might have been a fair few years of small improvements each year but nothing huge.

**Madness** · 18th April 2017, 21:53

Originally Posted by nzspokes

17k with BSB carbon wheels.

*BST

Bugger carbon wheels, I'd rather forged aluminium for durability.

**nzspokes** · 18th April 2017, 22:04

Originally Posted by SVboy

The CBR is meant to handle really well and have " friendly" power, whatever that is! But as allanB
Said, early ones often had chronic oil burning tendencies and the fairings are the devils work to remove and replace. Regular servicing is a chore. Spark plug change anyone?

I guess i will find out as I bought it. Its just had its plugs done. But I will be removing the pair system as it will hop on the dyno for a flash. So will be in that area.

Just found out that the 2012 digital dash with lap timer is a direct fit.

**AllanB** · 18th April 2017, 22:13

looking forward to a report after you have clocked up some kms on it.

Honda insisted on developing the bike as a 'riders bike' and concentrated on the purity of the ride shunning lots of electronic aids. I think you'll enjoy it - should feel like a pumped up GSXR750

**nzspokes** · 18th April 2017, 22:17

Originally Posted by Madness

*BST

Bugger carbon wheels, I'd rather forged aluminium for durability.

I work with and sell a lot of carbon product. And the quality gear is tough as hell. But the "light, strong, cheap. Pick 2" apply.

He reckoned they gave him 1 sec a lap at Hampton. But 5.5k.

**KawasakiKid** · 18th April 2017, 22:26

Haven't read all the posts in this thread but if your CBR has a stock rear shock then you need to upgrade it. They overheat and are basically useless after about 5 laps. Good luck with the bike

**nzspokes** · 18th April 2017, 22:43

Originally Posted by KawasakiKid

Haven't read all the posts in this thread but if your CBR has a stock rear shock then you need to upgrade it. They overheat and are basically useless after about 5 laps. Good luck with the bike

Cheers, it will probably get a Nitron with adjustable length. Fork rebuild as well.