Getting a new bike {new for me} - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

Looks like I will getting a R1 next week. It's a 1999 model with a whopping 6K miles. It has a Ackropovic {spelling?} pipe, a DynoJet jet kit and he had it dynoed tuned, all in all around 1600$ of extra goodies. BTW it dynoed 142 RWHP, 15- 20HP short of a new liter class bike not counting the benefits of the ram air systems that the new bikes have but for 6-7 grand less, I can make do!

The only problems with the bike are the rear brake and a small paint problem. It sat for over a year and apparently the master cylinder is bad from corrosion or there is air in the system. I figure the most it should cost is something like 150 bucks or so for a new master.

The paint problem is that the bike has some slight dulling on some of the fairing parts. The paint ain't really faded, it's just dull looking. Almost like it had been sprayed with a satin clear. I will try to buff it up and if that doesn't work, I will sand with 800-900 wet/dry and spray on some clear coat.

Man, I have something like 15 years of riding to catch up with!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Only problem is that it was 4 grand I could have spent on the Firebird. That would have bought me a set of heads, an intake and a 12 bolt. Or a cheap 3rd Gen to turn into a track car, o-well. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

This post has been edited by Judd: Sep 8 2005, 06:23 AM

Judd View Member Profile	Aug 20 2005, 05:24 AM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 231 Joined: 9-January 04 From: N.E Ga. Member No.: 112	Looks like I will getting a R1 next week. It's a 1999 model with a whopping 6K miles. It has a Ackropovic {spelling?} pipe, a DynoJet jet kit and he had it dynoed tuned, all in all around 1600$ of extra goodies. BTW it dynoed 142 RWHP, 15- 20HP short of a new liter class bike not counting the benefits of the ram air systems that the new bikes have but for 6-7 grand less, I can make do! The only problems with the bike are the rear brake and a small paint problem. It sat for over a year and apparently the master cylinder is bad from corrosion or there is air in the system. I figure the most it should cost is something like 150 bucks or so for a new master. The paint problem is that the bike has some slight dulling on some of the fairing parts. The paint ain't really faded, it's just dull looking. Almost like it had been sprayed with a satin clear. I will try to buff it up and if that doesn't work, I will sand with 800-900 wet/dry and spray on some clear coat. Man, I have something like 15 years of riding to catch up with!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Only problem is that it was 4 grand I could have spent on the Firebird. That would have bought me a set of heads, an intake and a 12 bolt. Or a cheap 3rd Gen to turn into a track car, o-well. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) This post has been edited by Judd: Sep 8 2005, 06:23 AM

Judd View Member Profile	Aug 22 2005, 03:32 AM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 231 Joined: 9-January 04 From: N.E Ga. Member No.: 112	Went over there today and bled the master cylinder and got the rear brake working, cleaned it up a bit also. Threw a bottle of SeaFoam in the tank and drove it around for a bit to get the cleaner in the carbs good. It seemed like some of the low rpm problems have lessened. Might be perfect when I get it Friday. Also picked up a set of "Z" leathers from his brother for 150 bucks!! The leathers are two piece so I will have a jacket when just scooting around town. They have been down before and are a bit scuffed but I dyed the scuffed spots and you can't really tell it from ten feet or so. The leathers were around 1100 bucks new so I'm getting them for a steal. But, there is one caveat. The leathers are about a size or two too small. Gonna have to drench them down with water and ride till dry, that should loosen them up a bit. I'm also gonna use this as a reason to loose about 20lbs or so and get my lazy butt back in shape.