Final KR Based Race Bike Project

[scooble]

you sure the spannies are going to fit the bellypan - I had problems with the JL's grounding out and lifting the back causing it to step out

[Luders]

I'm not using Jim Lomas pipes partly for that reason, they're too big. Other reason is they are "off the shelf" pipes and not always best suited to the specific engine tune/setup.

[Luders]

Got a couple of these kits from Venhills and made up my own throttle cables.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181382322656? ... 615wt_1161

[maccas]

Coming together pal! It's a year on tuesday since my 3xv spat a ring out. Pulling my finger out to get it up and running again.

Would have come to cadwell this weekend but can't make it Are you racing the aprilia?

Dan

[Luders]

I'm just racing the transit this weekend, seeing how many fu*ked bikes I can collect and get off the track in record breaking time!

I've opted not to race this year, so I could put all my spare time into this. If I was racing as well, I would be fiddling with whatever in between races, taking me away from completing this.

[500bernie]

Looking VERY nice Ben =D> =D> =D>

[Luders]

My radiator is now finished and ready thanks to Aaron Radiator. Need to work out the mounting points for it next and get it on the bike.



http://www.aaronradiator.co.uk/

[500bernie]

Hi Ben,

That is a nice bit of kit

How are you going to mount the rad ? (I can't see any lugs)
Do you intend to pinch it against a fixed bracket or have a locating slot/clamp in the brackets?

Cheers,
Bernie

[Luders]

I requested for no mounting points be put on the rad, as they would not have been correct. I need to get it in position and in situ with the bike and work out where the mountings need to be located, then weld them on.

[maccas]

JESUS!!! That's massive!!! You'll be undoing all your weight saving with all the water that beauty will hold lol

But seriously looks very good and will certainly keep the thing cool. Are you going to run a thermostat Ben?

Dan

[Luders]

Yes, I'm running a thermostat and by-pass hose off a KTM, which is set at 55ºC. This picture shows the temperatures in fahrenheit, so don't let that fool you , like it did me at first.

[maccas]

I thought you might be running such a set up Ben. You've done your homework as always!

Dan

[Luders]

You know me Dan

Just working out the position of the rad and clearance with the other parts etc, hope you like...

[scooble]

wow - now that its on the bike, it looks massive - think of all that weight your now adding!!

[Luders]

I would say it's adequate enough to keep the engine temperatures happy around 56°

In my experience, I've struggled to get my previous bike much below 64°

Anything much above my target temperature, you're loosing horse power. Certainly worth more gain from the weight 400ml of extra water weighs in net hp. I could also go on a diet myself (too many pies)!!!