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Title: And so it begins... Post by: orangelion03 on October 29, 2010, 08:44:20 AM My S2R800, The Crate, looks on as I prepare the bits and pieces to convert it to my own personal S version. S2R1000 front brakes (rotors, calipers, mc, lines), S2R1000 adjustable Showas, Sachs adjustable rear shock from a S4RS (shock and forks getting new springs). Some modeling skill required, but I have that covered too. This is the beginning of a project that has been inspired by DuckStew and his work, along with all of the excellent bikes posted by other members of this forum. It's all your fault you bastards. The plan, as if there is anything remotely like one, will include different color wheels, colored swing arm, assorted anodized bits, etc., and probably a new overall color scheme.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/IMG_5385.jpg) Title: Re: And so it begins... Post by: duccarlos on October 29, 2010, 08:49:28 AM Are you using the 800 calipers? I already did the same fork update, but want to know if I can upgrade the rotors without having to dump too much money on calipers and master cylinder.
Title: Re: And so it begins... Post by: Heath on October 29, 2010, 09:02:40 AM Are you using the 800 calipers? I already did the same fork update, but want to know if I can upgrade the rotors without having to dump too much money on calipers and master cylinder. Sounds like he is using the whole front end of a s2r1000 but will have it sprung for his weight.Title: Re: And so it begins... Post by: orangelion03 on October 29, 2010, 09:12:28 AM Are you using the 800 calipers? I already did the same fork update, but want to know if I can upgrade the rotors without having to dump too much money on calipers and master cylinder. No, the stock 800 calipers are coming off. If you intend on keeping the stock calipers and MC, your choices for rotors are limited to aftermarket, like Galfer etc. FYI, I purchased the mc, lines and calipers for $175, and the rotors for $90 pair. The rear shock is brand new and cost me $175. All on eBay. Title: Re: And so it begins... Post by: duccarlos on October 29, 2010, 09:21:21 AM Thanks!
Title: Re: And so it begins... Post by: DucHead on October 29, 2010, 10:02:22 AM You might want to consider getting a second fork.
;D Title: Re: And so it begins... Post by: causeofkaos on October 29, 2010, 11:31:59 AM You might want to consider getting a second fork. i know i would. ;D Sounds like a fun project, i guess you will be hosting the tech day after all. [thumbsup] Title: Re: And so it begins... Post by: Mike Qube on October 29, 2010, 11:36:27 AM You might want to consider getting a second fork. ;D new mod.... the single sided front end. Title: Re: And so it begins... Post by: He Man on October 29, 2010, 11:44:12 AM I dare you. I double dog dare you.
Title: Re: And so it begins... Post by: zooom on October 29, 2010, 11:47:59 AM I dare you. I double dog dare you. wouldn't be the 1st single sided front I've seen... (http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Yamaha%20GTS1000%20ABS%20%203.jpg) Title: Re: And so it begins... Post by: suzyj on October 29, 2010, 02:38:00 PM I'm getting a feeling of deja vu all over again. Be sure to paint those calipers gold. Most of the improvement in swapping from 2 pot to 4 pot calipers is actually due to the colour, not the extra pots (or the extra 20mm of rotor).
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