zxrlocost
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| posted on 30/8/05 at 10:56 AM |
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r1 power
Hi everyone I was at MK on saturday and it was great to chat to people about there kits and go out in one or two..
I ordered a deluxe kit straight away..
and opted for an R1 engine, going for one of the early carbed engines for simpler wiring etc and low down grunt
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as it will be my first build..
wanted a bit more power than a firebalde and the R1 seemed a popular choice etc
for the money!
has anyone else fitted an r1 engine to there bec if so got any tips hints..
anything really ?
was it what you expected when you first took it out?
come on tell me anything about
Bloody so excited I am I even went and bought a house this week..
with a GARAGE:cool thats all I was bothered about my girlfriend can have the house)!
thanks
chris
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progers
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| posted on 30/8/05 at 11:18 AM |
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Good choice it will definitely be fast enough for you....
Regarding your comment on low end grunt, the best engine from that perspective is the 02-03 injected engine, its much smoother through the midband.
Having said that, I take on board the fact that carb'd is simpler to wire up, its a good choice and will be cheaper than an injected model. Go
for a 2000-2001 engine if you can, its mechanically stronger in the clutch/gearbox area and has improved ECU mapping over the 98'99 model.
As for top tips :-
1) Junk the AIS system and the exup motor, both not needed.
2) Fit a sump baffle if you are thinking of going on a track, also overfill oil by about 250ml
3) Beef up the clutch with an extra spring plate (or fit a barnett clutch conversion)
4) Get a good 4-2-1 exhaust system made, it will increase power by around 10hp if you get it right.
5) Look at this web site www.striker.r-one.co.uk/ its a bible for a would be builder
Hope that helps
Paul
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 30/8/05 at 11:23 AM |
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hi mate whats the AIS and the exup
thanks
chris
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smart51
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| posted on 30/8/05 at 11:30 AM |
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AIS = Air Injection System. It bleeds air into the exhaust to reduce emmissions. Fitted to 2000 bikes and onward
EXUP. Exhaust baffle thing which is supposed to improve the midrange. Some people opt to keep the motor as removing it upsets the CDI or the clocks.
I have but I have dumped the valve in the exhaust.
[Edited on 30-8-2005 by smart51]
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JoelP
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| posted on 30/8/05 at 11:30 AM |
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air induction system and exhaust ultimate power valve 
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progers
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| posted on 30/8/05 at 11:31 AM |
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Hi,
Air injection system - it puts air into the exhaust ports to help burn unused fuel
EXUP - a motorised valve in the exhaust to supposedly "help" low end torque. A good exhaust system betters the standard system as you are
not constrained by noise regs and emissions...
I recommend you download an R1 service manual (there are several on the web) and buy a haynes manual - the latter is invaluable when you come to do
wiring.
Also log into the Yahoo bike-engine-cars forum on Yahoo - full of very knowledgable peopl on BECs. See
uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/bike-engined-cars/
Paul
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