jedz
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Greetings!
After about 16 hours in the shop going through the bike thoroughly and also giving the ole gal a proper diet and a final drive fix the R1100R is up and running very well!
Modifications include:
I also performed these routine maintenance items as I wanted to be sure all was set and complete
Things that I want to get done in the next 1000 miles
Pics too:
So I'll keep this thread alive as I continue to modify and clean up my R1100R. Cheap old bike that was pretty haggard when I got it. Runs so much better now. The weight reduction is astonishing really. The bike accelerates and handles much better, the FZ1 handlebar makes the bike feel like a proper roadster under me. Slow speed has become much easier.
Hope you enjoy my journey! I'll document as it occurs.
Best,
After about 16 hours in the shop going through the bike thoroughly and also giving the ole gal a proper diet and a final drive fix the R1100R is up and running very well!
Modifications include:
- 7/8 Handle bar (FZ1) conversion with headlight tidy(-6lbs)
- Instrument cluster swap (-6.5lbs)
- Exhaust Swap (-23lbs)
- Carbon Canister delete (-3lbs)
- Final Drive pivot bearings removed and replaced with Brass (packable) bushings
- Broken ABS Unit Removal (-7lbs)
- LED upgrade on tail light and headlight
- Total weight reduction of 45.5lbs!!!
I also performed these routine maintenance items as I wanted to be sure all was set and complete
- Engine oil change
- Gearbox oil change
- New Spark plugs
- Rear / Final Drive Oil Change
- Brake System Flush, Bleed and Fluid Change
- Oil and Air Filter Change
- Spline, bushing and bearing repack of rear swingarm assembly. (although it looked like it was done recently)
Things that I want to get done in the next 1000 miles
- Tires (would love some feedback on which way to go!)
- Brake Pads
- Replace broken headlight bucket
- Detail clean and grime removal
- R1100RT oil cooler install (remove the 2 side mounted oil coolers)
- Do something to the seat... integrate a bench type seat if I can...
Pics too:
So I'll keep this thread alive as I continue to modify and clean up my R1100R. Cheap old bike that was pretty haggard when I got it. Runs so much better now. The weight reduction is astonishing really. The bike accelerates and handles much better, the FZ1 handlebar makes the bike feel like a proper roadster under me. Slow speed has become much easier.
Hope you enjoy my journey! I'll document as it occurs.
Best,