Thinking of modifying the Gixxer.

[texmo]

Whats the subframe made of?

[onearmedbandit]

Tastynuts - titanium biuts and pieces

Marchesini goodness - although does say requires racing slick. Race only purpose?

Ohlins rear shock

Penske Rear Shock

Tricker Penske Rear Shock

Oh yes, carbon GSXR.

Time to crack the credit card out while the wife isn't looking!

[98tls]

might as well get an Extreme graphic rear end while your at it.

[Sensei]

So it would end up like Ghostriders GSXR1000

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...6&d=1121837272

[onearmedbandit]

Hmm, maybe, although I've heard bad things about carbon tanks and crashes... (thanks for the pm re the shock as well Sensei)

98tls, yeah will need to drop the weight at the back so might as well get an under tail. I'll google the make you suggest. Thanks.

Edit: Thanks 98tls, like the look of the normal undertail on their site. I'll email them tonight when I get home.

[The Stranger:Me]

Ideally I'd like to drop between 15-20kg from her. Which means a lot of work and dollars, but hey you've got to set goals! .

Newer bikes are generally lighter.
How much lighter is a K6?

[onearmedbandit]

Probably about 6-7kg lighter than my bike. But I don't want to upgrade to a K6. No doubt the new K7 will be a new bike, I'll end up getting into that 'must have the newest model' mindset. I'm perfectly happy with the styling and ergonomics of my K2, just would like to polish up the handling some more. I'm not doing it to 'keep up' with the new model, it's an exercise that while might cost a lot will give me a lot of satisfaction.

[kiwifruit]

Sounds like fun OAB, look forward to seeing the outcome

[onearmedbandit]

So am I bro, getting really amped up about it now. Want to do my research first before going out and splashing the cash. I could buy it all now if I needed, but I want to do it right. Just buying top shelf parts and chucking them at it won't work, I need to get the recipie right.

[imdying]

See if one comes up that someone has already done, more cost effective that way.

[onearmedbandit]

How do you mean imdying? Buy one that's already been modified?

[imdying]

Essentially, yes. If the modifications more or less meet your criteria, then there's good money to be saved, plus you'll have two bikes

[onearmedbandit]

At least half the enjoyment would come from actually doing it. The other half would be enjoying the benefits and knowing that it's your work. And how often do you see carbon fibred GSXR's coming up? Also I've just been put in the right direction for carbon rims, I'll know if it's on tomorrow.

[The_Dover]

I wouldn't bother with carbon fibre wheels for street riding, magnesium would be better value for money and less prone to getting fucked so easily.

Replace all your bolts with aluminium or titanium and drill the heads on them.

Replace the subframe and ditch all the reflectors, spade etc.

[The_Dover]

and always have a good shit before you ride.