Despite being unemployed and not knowing where my next pay cheque is coming from, I couldn`t resist the temptation over here in Japan. The bike accessories shops are amazing, well they are for a guy from Christchurch. Stuff I`ve only seen in magazines or on the internet is right in front of you, the staff are helpful beyond belief, and the prices are not bad either. Like I mentioned before, a top of the line Arai helmet costs about $550 for example (and sorry, I`ve got no room to bring any back!) Sidi boots once again max out at $500, for the very very best model.
Anyway, I`ve got all the gear I need in that way. What I was looking for was parts for my bike. Yeah I could just upgrade my bike, but like I said I have no job and I`ve put a lot of time, effort, and money into my current model. And I love it, and it does everything I want. And it`s mine freehold.
So here`s what I`ve picked up already.
Yoshimura GT Meter. Has many features including security alarm, speedo, odometer, time trial (ie 0-100km/h (adj), 0-400 meter(adj), and some other stuff that I`ll find out when I get my wife to translate the comprehenive instructions! Price was roughly $400. Here is a link for it.
Ohlins Front Springs. Have been to a number of shops now and always saw these for every model but mine, until recently when I walked into Shabon Dama and not only found a set, but they were half price. So $115 later I have a brand new pair of Ohlins springs. Supposedly these will compliment my Ohlins rear shock well, at least that`s what the box tells me! Also had to buy a pair of anodized Yoshimura race stand bobbins, mostly because when I had my spill at the track the bit where they screw into got scraped, so it`ll cover that up nicely.
Brembo 4 Pot Calipers. Aparently the weak spot on the K1/2 model GSXR were it`s front brakes, suffering from fade after prolonged use. Now I`m no racer so it shouldn`t really affect me too much. However that didn`t stop me from buying a pair of these gorgeous calipers. Had to also buy adapter plates so they will fit. $420 for the calipers, $100 for the plates. This will be offset by selling the std calipers to a friend of mine.
Also picked up a pair of gloves for another friend, down from $140 to about $70. Not a brand name in NZ, but seem to be pretty good quality.
I`m going back to Racing World tomorrow, just to kill some time while my wife has some friends over. I`m running low on both spending yen and space in my suitcase (mountains of baby clothes and toys given as gifts!) so I don`t think I`ll be buying too much more. But damn it`s been fun. Lucky I don`t have to worry about work at the moment, I can spend my time working on and riding my bike. Hope the weather is decent back home!
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