• Bikes

    Reveal of my Race Ready Yamaha R3

    This is the unveiling of my Race Ready Yamaha YZF-R3. I’ve spent the last few months converting this R3 from it’s stock state to the final product that you will see in this short video. Here’s a list of items that have been added/modified: Bodywork and Cosmetics——————————————-Bodywork: SharkSkinzFasteners: DZUS ProFront fairing stay bracket: SharkSkinzSeat Pad: GravesWindshiled: PuigCustom number platesDecal kits: Moto XPStompgrip tank padsGYTR tank protectorCustom brackets for lower fairing Wheels & Tires————————-Set 1:GaleSpeed GP1STires: Michelin Power Cup EVOBridgeport valve stems Set 2:OEM WheelsTires: Pirelli Diablo RainSpears Enterprise captive wheel spacers Suspension——————–Rear: Ohlins YA967 Norton Racing Race SpecFront: Ohlins NIX22 CartridgesSteering Damper: GPR V5 Controls—————Motion Pro quick throttle Motion Pro…

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    Finalizing Bodywork and more…

    I finally completed the bodywork on my R3. I installed the SharkSkinz fairings in a previous video, but I still had some minor challenges to secure the upper fairing properly. I tried to install the fairing stay brackets from Norton Motorsports but didn’t have a lot of success. Watch the video to see what I did to resolve the problem.   I also modified the seat bracket from SharkSkinz to support a DZUS Pro fastener instead of the small screw that came with the connector. Using the quick-release fastener will significantly simplify the installation and disassembly of the race tail/race seat.   I am also showing how I fixed the alignment problem I encountered when I initially tried to connect the lower and upper fairings with larger fasteners.   And finally, I’ll show you how I modified my Puig windscreen to fit in between the upper fairing stay while remaining flush against the inside…