R1 World Tour 2001-2006 Modifications

A summary of the adjustments to the Yamaha R1, 2001.

• Adapted and strengthened the sub frame to attach the top and two side trunks, consisting of 1,5 mm thick aluminium.
• Placed an aluminium box in the space below the tank for a spare chain.
• Placed a small rack on the steering stem. While riding that’s the storage for the 4 trunk locks and the GPS.
• Van Wylick strengthened the aluminium stay fairing on both sides with 3 mm thick aluminium plates.
• Joined the mirror supports underneath the fairing screen with a thick strip of aluminium to prevent breaking from vibrations.
• Placed a Laser exhaust pipe because the original was too long. Even shortened this one 5 cm and provided it with a bent end so the hot air wont blow against the spare Metzeler tires.
• Placed a Cyclelok alarm with trunk protection, so I don’t have to lay awake!
• Placed a Hyperpro steering damper so I’ll keep stability even though I’ve got much weight at the back. Also to prevent shaking if I ride with a front tyre which is far over the ‘police limit’.
  (In the Sahara it turned out to be a great benefit)
• Used fully synthetic Putoline oil.
• Placed a K&N air filter.
• Placed an Osco chainoiler to extend the life span of the chain and sprockets.
  Also because it’s almost impossible to lubricate by hand due to the placing of the trunks.
• Placed a Fuel star between the fuel pipe. It adds tin to the fuel and extra lubricates the valves, so that I can ride with a lower (6 points) octane number.
• Placed a cigarette lighter plug. The 12 volt from this I use to charge the batteries of my video camera and laptop.
• Built in an adaptor for GPS supply.
• Built in an adaptor for mini disc player supply.
• Placed an on/off switch between the supply of the right headlight. In this way I can save current and still ride with light on.
• Placed a relay for the extra brake lights in the side trunks.
• Glued dead angle mirrors in the original ones.
• Had a jerry can made of 9 litres (on top) and 2 jerry cans of 3.5 litres (at the back).
• Filled every empty space with spare parts.