Akra was too loud, it had to go!
What did you do to your bike today?
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Akra was too loud, it had to go!
Soldato
Haha, I just assumed Ace was a millionaire
But R1 was obvious I thought from his other post, Faired, he's not going to downgrade in terms of performance from the R6, dealer was going to sort the R6 issues, would be surprised if a non Yam dealer would do this...
Nice bike though! Whats the headlights like on them, always wondered what they are like on the road.
Soldato
I wish I was a millionaire, finance is a wonderful thing Plus I got such a good deal because it's a 2016 model with 0 miles.
Headlights are surprisingly good, not a scratch on my HID set up on the R6 but more than sufficient, plus they look awesome.
Still searching for a pipe... they seriously vary in price
Plus I got such a good deal because it's a 2016 model with 0 miles.Headlights are surprisingly good, not a scratch on my HID set up on the R6 but more than sufficient, plus they look awesome.
Still searching for a pipe... they seriously vary in price
Its not that loud, one of the guys had a red s1000r with decat pipes and akra (no baffle). It popped, crackled and shot flames like mad.
Its not that loud, one of the guys had a red s1000r with decat pipes and akra (no baffle). It popped, crackled and shot flames like mad.
Yeah and how long did you stand next to it? Try riding one for a few hours and then tell me it isn't loud. I think after owning one for 4 months i can say if it's too loud or not.
Soldato
Exhaust ordered, Two Brothers S1R Carbon fiber. Includes midpipe to remove the cat. Here tomorrow
Soldato
All packed up and ready to go. Just need to stick the top box on in the early hours on Saturday morning and then smash through 450 miles to Trier in Germany. Chuck the top box in the hotel and then a warm down with a little late afternoon ride through the Moselle valley 
A short trip so a very light load this time around. Waterproofs strapped to the pillion, and drone, toiletries, camera and change of clothes in the top box. Last overnight trip of the year for me, just hoping the weather holds out.
Yes, garage is a complete mess.
A short trip so a very light load this time around. Waterproofs strapped to the pillion, and drone, toiletries, camera and change of clothes in the top box. Last overnight trip of the year for me, just hoping the weather holds out.
Yes, garage is a complete mess.
Soldato
Exhaust ordered, Two Brothers S1R Carbon fiber. Includes midpipe to remove the cat. Here tomorrow
Good choice in terms of noise. Not that much of a fan of the looks though.
You best do a video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVZzrYU4nl4
Soldato
For $594 I can deal with the looks for now, that's cheaper than most midpipes and this comes with one!
REALLY needs a tune, the off/on throttle abruptness is seriously difficult to live with, no idea how people can go around a corner with it like it is
REALLY needs a tune, the off/on throttle abruptness is seriously difficult to live with, no idea how people can go around a corner with it like it is
Man of Honour
Cleaned and waxed it this morning to remove about 2k miles worth of commuting muck. I reckon it'll be filthy again by the end of my first commute back on Tuesday 
Soldato
So went to put the exhaust on and I got a bad batch of midpipes, the hanger isn't high enough to mount it and it causes the muffler to touch the rearsets... so stock until that gets replaced.
Have various other parts coming though
Have various other parts coming though
Man of Honour
Passed the 45k mile mark this morning!
Soldato
Put an integrated tail light in (smoked, really goes with the color scheme) and a fender eliminator which looks sweet. Need a license plate light though.
Also swingarms spools and fork protectors, need a huge allen key for the frame bolts for the sliders
Also swingarms spools and fork protectors, need a huge allen key for the frame bolts for the sliders
Soldato
New fender eliminator and integrated taillight today.
Soldato
Just lubed chain up and tyre pressures etc. First time I started it for over 2 weeks and fired up first time no problem That said, on inspection i realise how horrendously filthy the bike is Not as in dirty on the fairing. As in, so much gunk and **** collected up over the past 3 years from old chain lube and stuff just settled on the rear shock and behind the rearset and stuff
I also had a quick thought about going to look at an S1000RR at a dealership
That said, on inspection i realise how horrendously filthy the bike is Not as in dirty on the fairing. As in, so much gunk and **** collected up over the past 3 years from old chain lube and stuff just settled on the rear shock and behind the rearset and stuff I also had a quick thought about going to look at an S1000RR at a dealership
Associate
Booked mine in for service and MOT at the end of the month.
Was supposed to be a big 24k miles service according to the service book, but the service manager has said that as I only have 17.5k on it its not worth doing yet so they are going to split the work to be done between this service and the next one so halving the cost that I was expecting and as they are doing the service will MOT it for free at the same time
Was supposed to be a big 24k miles service according to the service book, but the service manager has said that as I only have 17.5k on it its not worth doing yet so they are going to split the work to be done between this service and the next one so halving the cost that I was expecting and as they are doing the service will MOT it for free at the same time