by Fifer » Sun Feb 09, 2014 1:53 pm
Hijack away Jim, its all grist for the mill!
Chris I was just after a few minor bits and bobs, I made the futile attempt to see what kit parts were still available from Kawa and the answer is pretty much zero which I expected, but had to satisfy myself I suppose! So far I think I'm ok in getting stuff to have it race-worthy, the longer term concern is not knowing what exactly is in the motor and what life it might have left. I guess I'll get it stripped down at some point but longer term, depending on what I am able to end up doing with it, it may have to have a 900 slotted in for club stuff and track days with maybe a good 750 race motor to run at the special events or way down the track if 90's kit gets historic status and they cap a 750 limit (since that's what ran at the time); as it stands, pre modern is pretty open so a warm 900 is going to still hold it against early blades and R1's, be reliable, affordable and not take away too much from the feel of the bike. Will probably be more tractable too and easier to ride at club level lap times and still be in the hunt (even if I'm not)