200bhp, 1,155cc 1998 R1 rebuild video
June 16, 2009 - Olly Crick/John Noble
The full story of this big-bore, 4mm stroker 200bhp R1 is in the current issue. Here's video of the build. ... Scroll down for the full story
2009 Yamaha R1? Not enough power, or style for Olly Crick. So he's made his own, using an original 1998 R1, with a stack of engine and chassis mods, spending over £20,000 in the process. The full story is in the mag this month (and is worth a read).
In the meantime, here's a wee video of Olly bolting it all together. Watch out for the ghost child helper.
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