Yoshimura GSX1135R (EFE) Project

[jwhelan65]

A little off topic here but how did you mount your head light?

[sparki]

have a look around post #259

[afholderman]

I like the red buttons a lot, they look like they would release a smokescreen or tire spikes haha.

[Mindless]

A little off topic here but how did you mount your head light?

Here's the clamps that hold the headlight brackets. Quite a straight-forward installation.

I like the red buttons a lot, they look like they would release a smokescreen or tire spikes haha.

Haha, now that you mention it.


Anyway, the bike passed it's road test and is now legal to use but I will need to register it as a modified vehicle because it's been modified so much. I wasn't very surprised to hear it since the only things that give away that it's a GS1150 is the engine, tank and sidepanels.

Gonna call the guy who handles the testing, checkups and noting the new chassie data next week. Gonna set me back probably $500 but when it's all done, I'll never have to bother with it again and the bike will have all the mods approved so insurance won't be an issue either.

[Charlie G]

I think it will be worth the expense to get it registered. Unique bike! Good luck with registering it.

Charlie G

[Tim Tom]

Wow. That is interesting they actually test and inspect the bike before they allow it on the road. Interesting in a good way. I'd imagine you don't have as many hack-jobs of 'custom bikes' over there on the road.

I mean in New Jersey you don't even need to get your bike inspected.

[Mindless]

I think it will be worth the expense to get it registered. Unique bike! Good luck with registering it.

Charlie G

Thanks Charlie. I too think it will be worth the effort. I've spent so much money on the bike now so I really want a full-value insurance for it and without making a new registration on the bike, I won't be able to get that. It's a bit time- and money-consuming but in the end, it's the only sane thing to do.

Wow. That is interesting they actually test and inspect the bike before they allow it on the road. Interesting in a good way. I'd imagine you don't have as many hack-jobs of 'custom bikes' over there on the road.

I mean in New Jersey you don't even need to get your bike inspected.

We have mandatory annual inspections of cars and bi-annual for motorcycles. If you don't pass the test (brake values, exhaust values, thread depth on tires, etc. etc.) your vehicle wont be allowed in traffic and there will be heavy fines and insurance issues should you drive it an cause an accident.

The test I have to do now for the bike is basically have a inspector note down all the new data, put it onto a new registration form and then it's good to go. Costs a bit of money, but as I said, in the end it's worth it.

And yes, due to the harsh rules with these things, there aren't many (legal) hack-job builds out on the roads.

[midnightcafe]

Thanks Charlie. I too think it will be worth the effort. I've spent so much money on the bike now so I really want a full-value insurance for it and without making a new registration on the bike, I won't be able to get that. It's a bit time- and money-consuming but in the end, it's the only sane thing to do.



We have mandatory annual inspections of cars and bi-annual for motorcycles. If you don't pass the test (brake values, exhaust values, thread depth on tires, etc. etc.) your vehicle wont be allowed in traffic and there will be heavy fines and insurance issues should you drive it an cause an accident.

The test I have to do now for the bike is basically have a inspector note down all the new data, put it onto a new registration form and then it's good to go. Costs a bit of money, but as I said, in the end it's worth it.

And yes, due to the harsh rules with these things, there aren't many (legal) hack-job builds out on the roads.

good luck with the insurance quote. I love that I only pay $86/year for a premium insurance package, with a $5000 agreed value of the vehicle You can't get that with a sportbike!

[Mindless]

Well, the bike passed the modified vehicle test today with flying colors. He didn't really have anything to make a remark about. The only thing that bothered him was the sidestand which is a bit long right now so it interferes with the foot when trying to switch gears. But besides that? Nothing.

Gonna send in some last data to him this weekend so hopefully I'll have all the papers ready for a fresh registration sometime next week.

[Monty]

Any more updates?

[Mindless]

Any more updates?

I'll promise you an update next week when I can remove the cast from my right arm.

And yes - the cast is the result of a minor crash with the bike, but rest assured the damage is very small, both to me and the bike.

[IanC]

That sucks man, wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing you and the bike making progress again.

[Mindless]

That sucks man, wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing you and the bike making progress again.

Hey, it happens when you go to a race track and start to get inspired.

Damage to the bike is as follows:

Alternator cover scratched up.
Minor scratches on left Öhlins shock.
Handlebars bent.
Tank banged up.
Windscreen broken.
Minor damage to the fairing (fixable).

Give me a couple of weeks and I'll have it all sorted out.

[psyguy]

Hey, it happens when you go to a race track and start to get inspired.

So... how did the bike go at the track !!?

[Mindless]

So... how did the bike go at the track !!?

I know much has to do with the rider but I had no problem taking Ducati 1098S' on the inside while dragging my knee.

It made 120mph in third gear effortlessly so it packs quite a punch.

It worked flawlessly and the power it makes above 6500rpm is just staggering. Gonna have a blast with the bike once it's all finished.