The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

Ordered a GIpro digital gear indicator for the R1 today from Hourigans in Cork.
Will be here with me tomorrow.

http://www.hourigansmotorcycles.com/healtech-range-265-c.asp



The oem indicator on the R1 dash is a tad too small for my liking,when Im giving it the beans on a Sunny day or riding in crappy weather.
So Ive gone for the neon blue GIpro.Best digital gear indicator on the market imo.:)

Richard tea wrote: »

Stewy are you any relation to goodlad? yiz do more upgrades and mods in one week than most of us do in 5 years:p Keep them coming. Great to see bikes been perfected

Yes,Im his evil twin.:pac::D

goodlad wrote: »

Sure modding stuff is half the fun. I love researching mods for my bikes.
Today I put on a set of mirrors that attach to my handguards.
Bike looks crazy with 4 mirrors but sure fůckit. .. hahaha

I'd prefer to concentrate and look in front tbh!!! Dont need 4 mirrors for behind me lol

goodlad wrote: »

Sure modding stuff is half the fun. I love researching mods for my bikes.
Today I put on a set of mirrors that attach to my handguards.
Bike looks crazy with 4 mirrors but sure fůckit. .. hahaha

4 Mirrors?? Bit of overkill I think. With one set of mirrors and using the ole lifesaver you should be able to know exactly whats around you.

When you check your mirror now you will think there is 2 cars overtaking you.

Go on give us a laugh and stick up a picture:D

goodlad wrote: »

Sure modding stuff is half the fun. I love researching mods for my bikes.
Today I put on a set of mirrors that attach to my handguards.
Bike looks crazy with 4 mirrors but sure fůckit. .. hahaha

Well its better to be looking at them than to be looking for them.;):D

stewygriffin wrote: »

GIpro digital gear indicator arrived at 9am this morning.I only ordered it yesterday afternoon.
Fair play to Hourigans for that.:)

Goodlad, you need to be warned about having multiple accounts!

goodlad wrote: »

Well..... Can I have his R1 too?

Swapsies for the day....:pac::D

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Give it 2 months chances are you will have one LMAO

Bog standard 2011 big bang R1 with 5,200 miles for sale here for 9,200 euro




https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/yamaha-r1-2011-big-bang/11036922

goodlad wrote: »

Nah lads, my fz1 is a keeper.
Power and comfort. Tis a savage bike.

Just wanna get the ecu flashed and get it mapped properly to sort out the dead throttle after changing gear

Kev and Steve up in NDM for the win here.

Flashtuned and mapped my R1 on the dyno,installed the HM quickshifter,did the suspension setup.
The bike they gave me back was/is unreal.:D

http://www.ndmoto.com/

stewygriffin wrote: »

Kev and Steve up in NDM for the win here.

Flashtuned and mapped my R1 on the dyno,installed the HM quickshifter,did the suspension setup.
The bike they gave me back was/is unreal.:D

http://www.ndmoto.com/

goodlad wrote: »

Based on the experience there of a mate i wouldnt give ndm a cent. Will be going to mototuning to get a flash and map done.

Oh oh The twins are fighting again!:pac::pac:

X-Lite x802r carbon fibre helmet was supposed to arrive today,but DHL are late shipping it,still in their depot in Germany,according to DHL Ireland.

Got the "Black Friday and how busy DHL are " excuse from your woman on the phone.
Had hoped to have it for Sunday,but looks like I wont get it till Tuesday now.:(

Visors are here and ready to go.:)

Spent the late afternoon having to strip down the bike just to fit the 5w sidelight bulbs.

Ive taken pics of all 3 bulbs so you can see the difference in the colour and brightness..
I left the oem bulb in on the right side of the pics to show the difference between oem and aftermarket bulbs.
Osram Cool Blue Intense seem to match up the best to the H7 Cool Blue Intense.So thats what Im going with.:)











Osram LED 5w,much colder white light,didnt suit at all.





Philips White Vision 5w ,closer again,but still didnt suit.




Osram Cool Blue Intense 5w,these suit the H7 Cool Blue Intense perfectly.:)





Hope this helps others decide whats best for them.:)

Finally got my saddle recovered. Got a recommendation from Paddy in JP Motorcycles and I'm delighted with the result. Makes a huge difference to the look of the bike (AKA she looks less rough with the new saddle! )