I thought i would chuck up a few pics of my S1000RR while we are in lock down....(It is something else to do!)
I bought this back in October 2018 from Bahnstormer Maidenhead. It's a 17 Sport which HP Forged wheels. The bike was used and had something like 3000 on the clock and was mint. Previous owner had added R&G rad and oil cooler guards. Other than that it was bone stock. I always said i'd never own a litre bike, too scary, too much for the road and I do not need it, 600s are enough blah, blah (I actually still think that). But curiosity set in and I always loved the look of the Gen 3 S1000RR. I took one out for a ride and 3 months later i traded in my Daytona 675 for this.
The ride back home i will never forget...it scared the s**t out of me and i was only tickling it. Not even ashamed of saying that. And I thought i made a terrible mistake. The 675 i could just chuck about and knew exactly what i was in for but the BM was a different kettle of fish. So in March 19 i decided to take it out on track. I had done a couple trackdays before but always on the same track. When i inherited an old rust box Vito it allowed me to go further afield and as such i said 2019 would be a full season of varied tracks, while investing in my riding.
The BM sill scared the hell out of me that first day on track but i absolutely loved it. It helped install the track day bug. 2nd track day i had already got myself warmers etc. I was definitely the one with half the gear and very little idea. But throughout last year I learned so much through tuition, making mistakes talking to others and i'd also say the bike really did help build up confidence.
So 20 months later, 2000 plus miles on the track. The assault on your senses from a litre bike i am finally used however i will always respect. And now i am used to the power it means i am far more relaxed.
Anyway here is a small timeline of pics of the bike and the mods i have done since owning it. The bike is still a road bike but it will spend more time on track, so the mods are focused for track, these include mainly crash protection :nevreness:
First day picking it up. A day later i installed GB racing covers and front axle protector.
Halfway through last year. Only mods then were a SC project slip on which i usually use on the road and the HP blanking set for the indicator, tail tidy and mirrors. I modified the indicators and tailtidy. I installed quick release plugs so i can quickly whip off indicators and tailtidy before a track day.
Probably one of the best mods (for me anyway). Valtermoto rearsets, were never used and were purchased from a forum member on here (Sorry i forgot who) . Like most of my mods they are most 2nd hand off forum members, crawling through fleabay or using discount codes haha
Incase it (I) decides to take a trip into the kitty litter or skid down the black stuff i thought installing carbon frame guards for the swing arm and frame were a good idea. Frame guard from Conquest racing and the Ilmberger swingarm guard was from a member on this forum.
I bought this back in October 2018 from Bahnstormer Maidenhead. It's a 17 Sport which HP Forged wheels. The bike was used and had something like 3000 on the clock and was mint. Previous owner had added R&G rad and oil cooler guards. Other than that it was bone stock. I always said i'd never own a litre bike, too scary, too much for the road and I do not need it, 600s are enough blah, blah (I actually still think that). But curiosity set in and I always loved the look of the Gen 3 S1000RR. I took one out for a ride and 3 months later i traded in my Daytona 675 for this.
The ride back home i will never forget...it scared the s**t out of me and i was only tickling it. Not even ashamed of saying that. And I thought i made a terrible mistake. The 675 i could just chuck about and knew exactly what i was in for but the BM was a different kettle of fish. So in March 19 i decided to take it out on track. I had done a couple trackdays before but always on the same track. When i inherited an old rust box Vito it allowed me to go further afield and as such i said 2019 would be a full season of varied tracks, while investing in my riding.
The BM sill scared the hell out of me that first day on track but i absolutely loved it. It helped install the track day bug. 2nd track day i had already got myself warmers etc. I was definitely the one with half the gear and very little idea. But throughout last year I learned so much through tuition, making mistakes talking to others and i'd also say the bike really did help build up confidence.
So 20 months later, 2000 plus miles on the track. The assault on your senses from a litre bike i am finally used however i will always respect. And now i am used to the power it means i am far more relaxed.
Anyway here is a small timeline of pics of the bike and the mods i have done since owning it. The bike is still a road bike but it will spend more time on track, so the mods are focused for track, these include mainly crash protection :nevreness:
First day picking it up. A day later i installed GB racing covers and front axle protector.
Halfway through last year. Only mods then were a SC project slip on which i usually use on the road and the HP blanking set for the indicator, tail tidy and mirrors. I modified the indicators and tailtidy. I installed quick release plugs so i can quickly whip off indicators and tailtidy before a track day.
Probably one of the best mods (for me anyway). Valtermoto rearsets, were never used and were purchased from a forum member on here (Sorry i forgot who) . Like most of my mods they are most 2nd hand off forum members, crawling through fleabay or using discount codes haha
Incase it (I) decides to take a trip into the kitty litter or skid down the black stuff i thought installing carbon frame guards for the swing arm and frame were a good idea. Frame guard from Conquest racing and the Ilmberger swingarm guard was from a member on this forum.
