MikeLR
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 03:01 PM |
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R1 or ZX12
I intend to build a Sylva Riot with either of the above, pros/cons please.
Regards
Mike
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worX
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 03:05 PM |
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Which ages/years were you thinking of?
Steve
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MikeLR
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 03:41 PM |
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Hi Steve.
Lateish model , prepared to spend circa £2000
give or take a bit !
Mike
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eznfrank
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 03:46 PM |
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I take it your budget refers to just the engine?? TBH though I've never looked at 2nd hand Riots.
If you're looking for a decent motor though give Malc at Yorkshire engines a call, he'll get you a decent ZX12 with minimal miles for
about £1400.
In terms of which engine though I guess everyone's view will be different. I went for the ZX mainly cos I wanted the extra torque to heave my
big fat ass around (16 stone ish).
[Edited on 9/4/08 by eznfrank]
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smart51
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 03:58 PM |
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R1s are popular so there's lots of people know them and can make them work. ZX12 is a bit more rare so fewer people know it.
2004 onwards R1 engines are very high revving with a red line of 13750 RPM. noise levels are measured at 3/4 max power revs so you'll struggle
with noise unless you have a big can. The ZX12 will be lower revving overall. It might make cruising a bit more civilised too. I'd have
thought the ZX12 would cost more though.
Look for posts by Yorkshire Engines for prices.
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Davey D
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 04:03 PM |
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Do you have to Dry sump the Zx12? as this bumps up the price of engine installs
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 04:04 PM |
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Absolutely nothing wrong with the R1.
In your position though I would go for the ZX12, that's my next move when this dam fragile blow up all the time blade gives up the ghost,
It's only been in the car 6 years and thrashed within an inch of its life every time it turns a wheel, fragile little thing.
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MikeLR
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 04:22 PM |
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As its going across the back in the Riot,( same plane as in bike) will it need dry sumping?
Mike
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 04:50 PM |
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For your buget I would go for the late model R1,same power as the ZX12 but a lighter weight engine,the Riot is a light car so would be well suited to
the R1,just fit a baffle plate and your sorted.
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andy o
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 05:00 PM |
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one piece of advice.make sure that whichever engine you buy is complete,as even minor parts can be elusive and expensive!!!!
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grub
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 06:58 PM |
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no i am sure it will be fine without a dry sump system on it even, better with your installation.
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grub
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 07:01 PM |
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is that a spotlight you have on there paul or a flame thrower
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r1_pete
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 08:03 PM |
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Go for an R1, make R1's rarer and my bike worth more
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imp paul
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 08:04 PM |
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zx12r has more low down grunt and is very good for tuneing see MB CUSTOMS MASIVE for all your power mods 
 
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eznfrank
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 08:28 PM |
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Oh no, you can't post photos like that, SWMBO will kill me if I start mentioning I might want a turbo and therefore need more money in the kitty
account 
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 08:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by grub
is that a spotlight you have on there paul or a flame thrower
Yes Phil it likes to throw 2 foot flames out on a regular basis,Andy "austin man" on here caught me here at Cadwell,it pops and bangs,lI
love it [img]http://locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/a723478-cadwellfeb5[1] (996 x 555).jpg[/img]
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grub
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 08:35 PM |
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i want some of them did you get em off malc.?
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 9/4/08 at 08:44 PM |
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Yes free flames with all Malc's engines,he's sold me an absolute beauty with this one,pulls like a train
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