Received 998 carbon airbox and throttle boddies yesterday from Tom Irvine. Really happy with all the bits received. Fitted the throttle bodies and new airbox and started to re-run the loom and get everything connected. Just waiting on the lower fork clamps and the wheels to come
I think you are Gilting the lilly somewhat... The specification of items fitted to the 749r road bike were far inferior to anything associated with an unsuccessful race bike! Eg slipper clutch excuse..
Came across this carbon headlight bucket for a reasonable price whilst looking for parts online. Was cheap enough to take a punt, so I did. Structurally it’s pretty good, but some holes needed drilling for the clocks and mounting points. Actually lines up really nicely with the air tubes, so pleased about that. My lower clamps arw ready for collection tomorrow, which is great. Can finally get the new forks in and have a rolling chassis.
huge weight saving though... lol, i have no idea! they look cool as fuck though even if ya cant see a great deal of em..
Had some great pics sent over from the engineer. He’s currently milling out the lower clamps for the Duke. The clamps needed milling out by 2.54 mm to 56mm In order the take the new Ohlins forks. Bike SHOULD be rolling by the end of the weekend. I’m currently on the lookout for a 996R/998 wiring loom. If anyone knows of one for sale, please let me know
Have one of the carbon headlight buckets on the 748 also. I found that the supplied supports for it weren't strong enough and at a certain speed the fairing section past where they are mounted would vibrate at a certain speed and make a really annoying sound so swapped them out for the standard cast item and problem solved.
Clamps are back from the engineers. Forks fit perfectly. Now waiting for the new year to start on the next few bits. I’m on the lookout for a 998 loom. If anyone knows of one available, please let me me know.
Interested to know why you had the lower clamps enlarged by wire-EDM, not milling. I know the advantages - just interested in your choice. Interested to know why you had the lower clamps enlarged by wire-EDM, not milling. I know the advantages - just interested in your choice (££££?)
It’s on the cards. Trying to find one is a little difficult. Not sure if I’m able to run a race subframe or not. If I can, then great
I gave the bits to the engineer and he did the rest. Was totally down to him. I did wonder why he took it down that route, but didn’t ask questions. I thought it was well priced at £100.
Jeez - extremely 'well priced' at £100. Wish I had someone to do wire-eroding near me for that sort of money! Nice one
Sounds like I got a bit of a deal lol. It’s a company called Newham Engineering in Lancing, West Sussex if you’re local. He did have it for about 3 weeks, trying to fit it it around other projects
Had some time over the Christmas period to fit the new rad and new silicone hoses. Rads good quality as are the hoses. Need to make a couple of brackets for the oil cooler TMW and that’s pretty much the cooling side of things done. Still in two minds wether to run the stock 748 loom and ECU and get it mapped, or swap it all out for 998 ECU and loom. I’ve a 998 ECU lined up, but trying to find a complete 998 loom is almost impossible...
