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Post by vtR1k on Jun 22, 2012 16:06:42 GMT
Great news! Keep us posted so we can arrange a meeting sometime! I can investigate the possibilities of some track time at Circuit Zandvoort...
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Post by edwinwl on Jun 22, 2012 18:40:09 GMT
Agreed by one condition: Don't cry if you can't keep up with me.  |
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Post by erik on Jun 22, 2012 19:26:52 GMT
Agreed by one condition: Don't cry if you can't keep up with me. Power to weight ratio shows you are not in favour  And Rik has already a speeding ticket which shows he has been practising early ;D |
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Post by vtR1k on Jun 22, 2012 19:33:11 GMT
 And I know the track, sorry... Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using ProBoards |
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Post by edwinwl on Jun 23, 2012 5:47:20 GMT
You did NOT answer my question.
;-)
( it will be fun.... )
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Post by edwinwl on Jun 29, 2012 21:35:55 GMT
This week picked up my tR1ke from RTR.
All demonstrators were out on display at Goodwood.
Even though RTR workshop was still packed with vehicles of all kind, pending for approval.
As soon as all documents are complete I can apply for my Dutch licence plate.
Tomorrow fine adjustments on my parking brake, gear lever and clutch. And some polishing....
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Post by erik on Jun 30, 2012 7:11:28 GMT
Good to see her back home again!
I assumed you fine tuned her before sending to RTR?
When do you expect to have her street legal?
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Post by edwinwl on Jun 30, 2012 12:35:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2012 16:46:32 GMT
Love it.
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Post by edwinwl on Jul 3, 2012 18:30:51 GMT
Last week when I picked up my tR1ke from RTR, documents were not complete.
So now waiting for receiving documents. After I can apply for Dutch licence plate.....
I did not realize a free training "learning to have patience" was included.
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Post by erik on Jul 3, 2012 18:35:26 GMT
hehe, it's the italian way to make things exclusive LOL!!
I'm waiting for my wheels for 5 months now...
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Post by edwinwl on Jul 6, 2012 10:47:05 GMT
I am considering to change the sprocket ratio.
The clutch + standard sprocket ratio has a relative narrow and sensitive friction point. When controlled by hand (as original on the R1 motorbike) this is no problem.
But the weight of the tR1ke is higher and the clutch is controlled by my left leg it is a bit itchy.
My Question: Does a lighter ratio (bigger rear sprocket) change this sensitivity?
Please suggestions.
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Post by erik on Jul 6, 2012 15:09:21 GMT
When i look at the photos on page 11 I see you used the original hole in the clutch pedal. This does result in short pedal travel and high pedal pressure. There you can find the real problem.
The sensivity of the clutch has nothing to do with how the engine power is converted to the rear wheel.
regards,
Erik
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Post by slugshot on Jul 6, 2012 15:32:21 GMT
Hi Edwin, you are right, lowering the final drive ratio will help pulling away. the lower the final ratio you use the easier and less clutch control you will need although changing the clutch peddle ratio helps a lot.
The std gearing from the R1 is way too high, although because the tr1ke is so light it still accelerates very good but 6th gear is like an overdrive.
I have lowered my gearing by going from a 43 to a 46 at the rear and from a 16 to a 15 at the front, it works good giving more acceleration and quicker through the gears or if I'm feeling lazy i can leave it in top gear and it pulls strong from very low speeds and at 70mph it is still only revving at just over 5000 rpm.
Obviously wheel spin is an issue when lowering the gearing but they will wheel spin whatever gearing you use.
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Post by edwinwl on Jul 6, 2012 18:24:24 GMT
Thank you. Both reactions make sense.
A stalling engine when driving away is annoying.
For me, more speed than 170km/h is irrelevant.
(70mph at 5k rpm is 140mph @ 10k rpm is 200+ km/h....)
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