JHS racing

[Richzx10r]

I'm converting my 2010 R1 into a trackbike. I'm looking to use Jhs racing in Bristol to help me do so. Has anybody used them? And if so feed back would be greatly appreciated.

[Mitch9128]

Fast Bikes mag in Bath use them all the time.

[wiltshire builders]

They fitted my pc111. I had to go back because they hadn't sorted the fueling but They were no better or worse than any other out fit i've used.

My friend Freddy used them for his race bike.

[Scotty]

How much are you intending to have done to it Rich? If it's being done for next season, why not do it yourself? It isn't difficult and you'll learn loads more that way than by simply handing over the bike and far more money than you need to spend.

Phase One have loads of bodywork for the current R1 model, I'm going down there next week so if you let me know what you're after I can see what they've got 8-)

[Dabz]

Didn't they tell Basil his bike would take a couple weeks then having it for months and months?

[Bornagain]

My bike took considerably longer to prep than discussed, but that's what you get when they're running teams in the TT and they get mine when they're doing there's!! (not great but realistic!!)
James is obviously an expert with engines and race bikes (in the true sense) but not the most amazing people person, but who cares?! Just deal with vikki cuz you're not paying them for the conversation!!!
Had a minor falling out over communication and had to chase up an email or two but the end product is your bike will be exactly what you want it to be...... Until you want more done, and you will, which is why mines back down there now having more '0.2 second per lap saving' work done.
And James will grow on you once you realise he's a bit 'special'!!

[Mark_Able]

Put some race fairings on it and go. You don't know what needs to be changed until you've put it in competition. I made mods throughout the year, as and when I found the R1's shortcomings. The main thing was brakes and suspension. Gearing was changed for each circuit. I've seen guys on virtually stock bikes, make the guys on the full race-prepped bikes look pretty stupid. Learn as you go.

[Toph]

converting a 2010 R1 into a trackbike? :-/


jeez.. I would love a 2010 R1 as a road bike. :) ;D ;D

[Richzx10r]

Firstly, many thanks for all the replies folks. A little bit of background as to why im deciding to track my road bike. I have a 03 blade as a track bike at the moment. Its a very capable and reliable bike. But, i would like to give it a refresh and an upgrade certain components. Which got me thinking about cost etc And how little i use my road bike (R1), due to my ever increasing time on the track. I just found it obsured to have such an under used piece of machinery sat in the garage. And im also becoming less interested with road rididng and more focused on trackdays.

So, with what i was looking to spend on the blade i thouhgt why not invest that in the R1. Im not lookng to go and break the lap record of every track i ride ( beacuse im not Rossi and never will be ). But, i comfortably sit in the fast group and at recent open pitlane days realised im actually progressing quite well with technique and track know how.

Which leads me to where i am now. The reason ill probabaly get all the work completed at once and not gradually as suggested by able training is that its going to be funded by my redundancy at the start of the new year. And if i dont do so, what money i have set aside for it would be swallowed up by the house or more than likely my other half :-X( but thats between us ).

In reply to what Scotty mentioned. Im looking to get uprated rear suspension and also possibly fork internals.Rear sets, racing fairing + paint ( nothing fancy, just black ), and a de-cat pipe.
I asked Jhs about pcv and quick-shifter. They quoted for this but also recommended a bazzaz unit instead of the pcv and expalined why. Which all made sense. I have heard of them. But, im not overly familiar with them. And on further research it seems the logical route to follow. Which leads me to answer the second part of scottys post. Im more than happy to upgrade certain components on the bike i.e uprated pads, braided brake lines. chain and sprockets, clip ons, rearsets. All of which i have added to the balde so im comfortable doing so to thr R1. But, when it comes to suspenson and the setting up of im lost. And as far as the bazzaz unit and the quick-shifter go. Id sooner have a pro set them up. And perhaps watch and learn for the future.

Basil, i have been in correspondence with Jhs and in particular Vikki over the past couple of weeks. And must say,so far so good. Very resceptive to my needs and wants and also very prompt in thier replies.

I dont have a bottomless pit of money to throw at this project and if i did i most certainly wouldnt anyhow. Im seacrhing the interent daily for cheaper prices to the components im looking at and have already come up trumps on the ohlins rear shock. £1200 in the uk. £850 from the us. Even if caught at customs and subject to 20% tax it would still be a decent saving.

Anyhow im going on a bit now. Again thanks for the advice everyone and please keep it coming.

[Scotty]

So, do you want any bodywork then? :-?

[Jon_W]

I used JHS to tune up the Sv a few years back and they were fine. Did it in the time they said they would and for the quoted cost and did a good job.

I'd go along with Mark though. Have a go first, find what needs doing then do it.

[Richzx10r]

Yea please ask Scotty. What price and what fairing they have?

[Scotty]

OK, I'll ask beforehand to see what they have - a lot of the fairings will have headlight cut-outs as they're used for Endurance Racing (but these can be filled in easily enough), they'll be painted a nice mix of Royal Blue, White and Fluoro Orange, as will the seat units. They've probably sold off all the standard tanks, and you wouldn't want (nor be able to afford) a 24lt. Endurance jobbie. The bodywork is super light carbon-kevlar stuff, the cheaper items may be a little, er, second hand ::) THIS LINK (http://www.phaseone.co.uk/forsale.html) will give an idea of the existing colour schemes

Why paint the bike black? It won't stand out amongst all the other black ones out there so if anyone's watching (mates, partner, other buddies riding in different groups) they'll spend half their time looking at the wrong bike! I know, I've been to a few trackdays with Basil and differentiating one black bike/black leathers combo from the others isn't easy! :-/

[Richzx10r]

The bike is currently black with gold wheels. I just like the match. Plus it's cheaper for a single colour. And I'm not to concerned about standing To be noticed by others. But will probably do so anyway as not many people track the cross plane crank.

[Mark_Able]

If you're doing the shock, you'll want Ohlins fork internals as well. I'd recommend Maxton though. Much cheaper than Ohlins, British made, and extremely helpful. Your standard shock and forks will give up the ghost pretty quickly, when subjected to race pace. The rear sets are a good idea, as are the braided lines and race brake pads. Wouldn't bother changing discs. Decent adjustable steering damper is a must. Standard ones on R1's don't have adjustment. I personally wouldn't spend much money on engine tuning, as you're not going to gain a great deal. Nothing that will make the bike lap that much quicker anyway. It's gearing, suspension, brakes, and geometry, that is important. :)

[Richzx10r]

I'll certainly look in to the maxton fork internals. The engine itself wasn't going to be touched. And neither were the discs.

[Scotty]

Russell says that he can easily do you a set. Painted and in good usable condition, around £150. I'll see what's there next week and take a few photos for you.

[wheelers]

have a word with Mark when you go to the suspension set up day for the rear shock.
I used to race with James years ago, he used to do a lot of Nobby Clarks work for the Matchless Mick Andrews rode in pre 65 races but never got the credit, till he left.

[Richzx10r]

Thanks very much Scotty. Very much appreciated.

[Richzx10r]

I visited Jhs friday of last week and spoke with Vikki. She was very helpful and also gave me a tour of the workshop which was a nice touch. She also introduced me to James who went through what i was looking for and also suggested other upgrades that may be of interest. Its obvious he has a passion for what he does and his knowledge seems to be endless. Ill be receiving a quote next week and will probably be takiing the bike to them in december to have the work completed

[Scotty]

Rich, I visited the Phase One workshop on Friday and had a look at some bodywork - there is a fairing and seat unit that have been painted but not even fitted to a bike yet, yours for £150. I took a couple of photos, if you can PM me your email address I'll mail them to you.
Cheers
Scotty