[Rev Limiter]

You didn't hijack anything!! Why not keep it going; we all know where it is

 

[Sinjin]

We can move it then if the moderators deem it more appropriate elsewhere...

Here are a few initial mods / upgrades...
Ducati Performance fuel cover, Rizoma reservoirs, R&G tank sliders, and SL ProGrip 717 grips.

 

[Sinjin]

I replaced the stock clutch with a Yoyodyne slipper clutch. It makes a significant difference even though the 899 has engine braking control which will blip the throttle to reduce rear wheel instability when downshifting. Even though it has 3 levels from which to choose, from off to intrusive, the slipper allows you to go from 5th to 2nd at 90mph with no wheel hop whatsoever.

The stock case is aluminum and in one piece. I replaced it with a two piece magnesium cover which is lighter weight and it allows you to replace the clutch cover with your choice of an aftermarket cover. I chose the Ducabike clear cover allowing the wet clutch to be exposed.

I also replaced the stock rearsets with the Rizoma RRC rearsets. Stock are smooth, but these are butter smooth with needlepoint bearings and 12 points of adjustability. They can also be changed to GP shifting.

Lastly, I also replaced the rear brake reservoir.

 

[Sinjin]

One of the first things I did was replace the stock levers with CRG carbon fiber levers. The brake is a shorty and the clutch is standard length since the clutch springs are so heavy to compensate for the amount of torque produced from the engine.

I am not a big fan of huge prominent bar end weights, so I put the Rizoma switch on the bike instead.

I also replaced the windshield with the Zero Gravity double bubble.

 

[Sinjin]

Getting rid of the long rear fender is a necessity.

New Rage Cycles has a clean replacement that moves the plate to just behind the exhaust header cover and the indicators are situated below the brake lights and are wide narrow LEDs instead.

There are several integrated options available which combine the brake lights and indicators, however they are not nearly as visible during the day.

On the front are R&G sliders and on the rear, Rizoma spools.

 

[Rev Limiter]

Good looking bike; tasteful mods... Good job!

 

[RS125]

Awesome bike! What do you ned an R3 for?0

 

[YR3]

Awesome bike! What do you ned an R3 for?0

Probably as a beater bike, don't have to worry about anything much with that!

My equivalent would a a Honda Grom... R3 and Grom, not as cool but you know what i'm trying to get at

 

[u3c307]

Looking good Sinjin. Awesome Ride!

 

[Sinjin]

Thanks for the compliments! To be honest, I really didn't expect to own another bike so soon after purchasing and modifying my Monster, but the sportbike allure had been calling me for a long while and after taking the 899 out for a test ride during one of their demo days, I was hooked!

I kept the Monster thinking that I would spend time riding both, but it hasn't been out very much this past year.

So, what is everyone else riding?

 

[Maverick]

On the comments from the 'exhaust sound' http://www.r3-forums.com/forum/489-yzf-r3-videos/3113-yamaha-r3-exhaust-sound-video.htmlvideo which there is a thread for already on here, the owner of the video confirms 115-118mph avg

 

[Norton-Motorsports.com]

We will know soon enough how fast it can go

 

[TSTagent]

Thanks for the compliments! To be honest, I really didn't expect to own another bike so soon after purchasing and modifying my Monster, but the sportbike allure had been calling me for a long while and after taking the 899 out for a test ride during one of their demo days, I was hooked!

I kept the Monster thinking that I would spend time riding both, but it hasn't been out very much this past year.

So, what is everyone else riding?

Hey Sinjin, are you located in the US? Florida specifically?
Not to thread jack but we are looking for a Panigale to take measurements of and make some parts for.

 

[YR3]

On the comments from the 'exhaust sound' http://www.r3-forums.com/forum/489-yzf-r3-videos/3113-yamaha-r3-exhaust-sound-video.htmlvideo which there is a thread for already on here, the owner of the video confirms 115-118mph avg

just got to find a buddy with a truck to draft behind to break the 120mph barrier

 

[Yamahahaha]

just got to find a buddy with a truck to draft behind to break the 120mph barrier

Sounds like a fun weekend project.

 

[Onyx]

still combing through the internet for news and reveiews on the R3...

found some onboard footage of the exhibition race they had in thailand for their new race track...

at 2:52 you can see the bike hit 163km/h...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpTOUaEDRIM

this second video is almost exclusively onboard footage, at 3:53 you see it hit 164km/h and following lap you see it reach 161km/h at 6:18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vKof2KSeQg

is that top speed??

who knows but its about 101 mph... im sure it can push it a little harder

 

[Maverick]

this second video is almost exclusively onboard footage, at 3:53 you see it hit 164km/h and following lap you see it reach 161km/h at 6:18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vKof2KSeQg

is that top speed??

who knows but its about 101 mph... im sure it can push it a little harder

The rider is short shifting by 1500rpm in 4th and 5th gear.... this bike will easily pass 161km/h

 

[Maverick]

this second video is almost exclusively onboard footage, at 3:53 you see it hit 164km/h and following lap you see it reach 161km/h at 6:18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vKof2KSeQg

is that top speed??

who knows but its about 101 mph... im sure it can push it a little harder

The rider in that video short shifted 5th and 6th gears by 1500rpm... this bike will easily pass 161km/h

 

[Onyx]

The rider in that video short shifted 5th and 6th gears by 1500rpm... this bike will easily pass 161km/h

aw, i see, i was wondering why, was thinking maybe he didnt have the room cause of the track

 

[soleh]

Check out this picture of the R25's speedo at 12,500 RPM. 173 kmh or 107.5 mph. So figure with the increase of 50cc's R3 will get 115 mph is MORE than possible

is really fast for a bike of this power?