2wheels 0 Posted September 11, 2011 Owned and loved my mk1 600 for 4 years but I'd gone as far as I want to go with it modification wise I got it handling like a dream but the next step was to strip it and powdercoat it and then fit usd's and for me this wasn't worth doing to a 600 as I'd always wish it had more power. So I bought this today It's a little rough around the edges but the hard work has been dome for me! Usd's powdercoated frame braced swingarm etc. Once iv got some of the bits up to scratch I intend doing some further mods but you'll have to wait and see about those. I rode it 110 miles to get it home and was very impressed with bothe the power and brakes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted September 11, 2011 looks tidy and its always nice having that extra power Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazman 0 Posted September 11, 2011 Very nice mate. Would like to go that way myself but can't bare to part with the B6 yet, still very attached to it since the rebuild. Gaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugeyed 0 Posted September 11, 2011 looks nice lucan, well done matey!can needs chopping a tad but its your bike! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2wheels 0 Posted September 11, 2011 I maychop the can the be honest but I'd rather have a full length carbon oval but as money is now tichit I might just chop this. May even powdercoat the sleeve. The can has a couple of dings where it meets the link pipe so could cut them out easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stue11 0 Posted September 11, 2011 Smart looking B12 Lucan look forward to seeing what you do with her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted September 11, 2011 looks a nice mk1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2wheels 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Loving the extra power! Just need to stop snatching the throttle back in first coz the front end keeps going skywards! Lol. Sounded and felt like it was running 3 though which I wasn't too impressed about. Hopefully it's something simple! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted September 13, 2011 looks well Lucan there fun ain't they Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee1 1 Posted September 13, 2011 Does this mean I need to get something even faster,to keep you in the mirror enjoy it mate,take it easy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stue11 0 Posted September 13, 2011 @2wheels wrote:Loving the extra power! Just need to stop snatching the throttle back in first coz the front end keeps going skywards! Lol. Sounded and felt like it was running 3 though which I wasn't too impressed about. Hopefully it's something simple!Yea get her to 20mph then snatch back on the throttle and wheelie til ya hearts content Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Looks good! i can sort ya out with a full length carbon can if ya want oval ovc! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trebor4460 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Very nice m8, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2wheels 0 Posted September 13, 2011 @fr499y wrote:Looks good! i can sort ya out with a full length carbon can if ya want oval ovc!How much. Iv got a few things to do to it and the list gets bigger and more expensive everyday! Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Nice bike Lucan is the cam cover painted or polished? can't quite tell! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2wheels 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Painted and poorly I'm afraid. The paintwork is a little rough and the engine could do with a lick too although I do like the silver on top so may have that coated. Got some plans for it yet though. Just enjoying riding it as is for now. Gonna whip the plugs out tomorrow and scrub em and see if I can find out why it's running on 3! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firehawk 0 Posted September 13, 2011 how did you find Trowbridge? Is it still a shithole? Nice looking bike mate. Being a bit rough gives you more of an excuse to mod it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted September 13, 2011 @2wheels wrote:Painted and poorly I'm afraid. The paintwork is a little rough and the engine could do with a lick too although I do like the silver on top so may have that coated. Got some plans for it yet though. Just enjoying riding it as is for now. Gonna whip the plugs out tomorrow and scrub em and see if I can find out why it's running on 3!Hope its something simple Lucan! A good service, carb balance and valve clearances will do it the world of good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveugot1 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Nice looking bike m8, and the b12 is better just don't give it a fist full when its damp,I did and nearly buried her into a car lol.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkember 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Bet you love the power delivery difference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2wheels 0 Posted September 14, 2011 I do. I loved my 600 and had put a lot of time and effort into it and didn't struggle to keep up with 12's on it as long as I wasn't 2 up but compared to this it was just gutless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BanditMike 0 Posted September 14, 2011 Nice looking bike Will wait for the photos to see what you do. Have to agree, the 12 has a lot more punch than the 6. First time I took my 12 on a test ride opened her up on a slip road, having got straight of a 6, and watched as the front come up and I wheelied onto a major A road doing close on 90. Might have looked impressive, but I was Enjoy the difference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2wheels 0 Posted September 14, 2011 Lol I was exatly the same. Picked it up from some services and the front popped up on the slip road onto the m42! Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
