2022 Yamaha R1 Race Bike Build Update

Quick update on the race bike build for 2023.

[@yubiracing]

Watched it from beginning end, thank you. Will give the Ktech TRDS a try next time on my next build, interested to see and feel the difference. The one mod I am very interested in for my bike, is the shift mod (N-1-2-3-4-5-6, etc). Would love to see how that goes when you tear into the motor, and also interested in doing the same if all goes well for you, which I am sure it will. Grats on dropping the lbs, its harder as we get older, fasting is def a huge help. I am down 30lbs myself since I started training again in December. I am by no means a "racer", simply an expert pace track-day enthusiast whom shares the same interests you also have. And lastly, I have heard about the 2020+ arm, and maybe when I see one for sale cheap, I will snag it and extend the wheelbase. I looked into Suter and Febur, and the amount of modifications you have to perform is ridiculous. Similar to when you discussed running those Wyman GP forks and getting everything else to work, its simpler to just run the 2020 arm. Although, the suter or febur arm does look trick as f%^k...:D Thanks John!!

[@jepchang]

I wish u could document all the building process, i will enjoy more watching it

[@dg8062]

I've had 2 mt09's, Yosh r77 on '18 and AT2 ON '21. I also picked up a box stock, 900mi '18 mt10. I promptly put on Alpha T, sprint filter and had it flashed accordingly. You're right, these cp4's with Alpha are LOUD. I keep db killer/baffle in most of the time, robs a few hp but sound so good.....with or without baffle.

[@keithorlando6652]

AWESOME video man! Keep them coming

[@KneeDownRider]

For sure! What do you want to see?

[@keithorlando6652]

@John McKown Even though How-To videos are all over the place, they aren't that informative. I personally love How-To videos on everything, even small simple stuff. Like you made a good point on loosening the one top bolt to get extra air out when changing the coolant... never knew that! I don't know much about mechanical stuff but really been trying to learn everything.

[@devinsmith110]

Amazing John I’m 23 a fairly new rider and your bike is beautiful I’m in true ahh thank you for the insight

[@jondoe5532]

@10.29- if you crash you break it , dah...🤣🤣🤣. I would really like one of those wsbk gearbox shift drums on my street r1m due to the amount of times i've hit false neutral at the worst time.

[@ModComSol]

Hi John! It was awesome to race together last season with Utah Sport Bike Association (UTSBA) at Utah Motorsports Campus (UMC)! Excellent video. I watched it from beginning to end and learned so much from your build. Are you racing here in Utah next year? I'll have a new 2024 R1 for us to battle together! :)

[@KneeDownRider]

Awesome Bro! Hope to be back!

[@KneeDownRider]

Let me also add it was great meeting you and you are a super gracious guy.

[@juanonline]

Thanks for sharing all this information, as an aspiring amateur racer, this is invaluable. By looking at your setup, I notice the aluminum work table; I also have seen it in videos from Moto America and WSBK. Where did you get it? Are those available for the general public? Thanks again!

[@sachin4165]

cool to see you back dude. Just moved up from my 2008 R6 to a 2016 R1 for this upcoming season. Excited to see the progress

[@robertblaze8115]

I just sold my 2016, let me tell you that I loved that bike on the track.

[@2stroketyson79]

loved it so much u sold it @@robertblaze8115

[@radost0514]

ty for you explanation of the suspension parts ! i am really keen in suspension and kinematic/statics in the bikes ..all that info is really good and nice''sly put ! ty and i hope you make more and more videos .I subs you!

[@russiancommy]

27:00 😂 . really good educational video lots of good info

[@KneeDownRider]

Thanks I have more on the way

[@armydog1002]

Wish you luck with the upcoming season.

[@KneeDownRider]

Thanks just got my race license. New video coming

[@armydog1002]

Nice! I wasn’t able to get up there to HPR to try and get my license due to just having surgery. Will probably get back on track in 2024. Fingers crossed. Until then, might as well stock up on parts for my 09 R1.

[@o0cscore0o]

Hi. Thanks for the very detailed explanation of all the mods for your bike. I race club level in California with an 848 Evo for the middleweight supersport class and bought the ‘22 R1 to change classes to the supersport open class next season. Question about the swing arm extension, after the slotting, how many links are you running now and what gearing? How long is the wheelbase after the change? Also, with the GYTR ecu what flash tune are you running? Thanks again. -J

[@skiesilver]

Yeah I really want to know all the questions you asked too

[@a.w.mmathijssen7517]

Hi John, Great build! What gearing are you running and how is the swingarm holding up? I’ve heard if you run 15/42 the chain will bite in the extended swingarm. It likes 16/44 16/45 can you please give a update weather this is true or false

[@KneeDownRider]

15/43 is the best gearing for most tracks that I have found. For really small tracks perhaps a 44 rear, and for biggr tracks perhaps a 16/44. Swingarm is super.

[@yuealex3284]

This is an awesome build! In regard to your front brake setup, I can see you are using the stock brake reservoir as far as I know the galespeed come with 6mm elbow and stock Nissin tank is 8mm so what size of the hose did you end up using?

[@KneeDownRider]

Get some duPont Tygon tubing from KurveyGirl.com

[@FootageFactory]

Curious: Is it possible to use a 2017 Black engine with a 2016 R1 with a grey engine? I want to start prepping another engine and just wanted to see if it were possible to use that engine or not. Thanks in advance!!

[@KneeDownRider]

Yep - no issues.

[@FootageFactory]

@@KneeDownRider you are the man. Now to source this engine!!

[@donrebel9530]

hi, i want to install brembo on my R1M but finances don't allow😌😔😩

[@bennya.martinez3788]

Hey John! I love your videos man, I’ve learned so much from you! I just picked up a 2020 r1 project and I was wondering if you could help me get my hands on those spacers for the swingarm? I have gotten mine machined out as well to get that extra wheel base but can’t find those spacers anywhere🫣

[@bennya.martinez3788]

Never mind brother I started scrolling down the comments and found the answer but thank you so much for your time and these videos man you are the best!

[@hipposnakeyo]

Hey John, is the stahlbus bleeder screw the same as the brembo one? I have one on my rcs and interested in trying out the galespeed

[@KneeDownRider]

Yes it is.

[@daviddoan6485]

What brand is the shift drum from? I've been looking all over for that! =X

[@evo5349]

British Superbikes Championship have a lever to lock out 'neutral' how does that work compared to your billet shift drum. John.

[@KneeDownRider]

It is the same. They drop a spring loaded pin into the shift drum which you can put a remote lever pretty much anywhere on the bike to drop the pin. It is the same set up on the world, superbike and MotoAmerica.

[@evo5349]

@@KneeDownRider Ah thanks.

[@2010EGM1]

Do you have any vids of removing the abs lines ? Would love to watch the process.

[@KneeDownRider]

Unfortunately I do not. I have done it on a few friends bikes as well. Next time I do it I will shoot it.

[@seb42]

Did the GYTR ECU also eliminate the ABS? Or did you still need the $300 dongle?

[@ModComSol]

I just confirmed via SBU that yes, you need both the FT-ECU 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 ABS Delete Kit when using the GYTR ECU.

[@podiumup]

What’s the name of the company that milled out your swingarm? 24:55

[@KneeDownRider]

I put the info on the follow-up video that was just posted - check it out.

[@kanand00]

Hello, 👌

[@amin7581]

Amazing dude! How much does the bike weigh with all the fluids in?

[@KneeDownRider]

Not sure. Will weigh it soon.

[@amin7581]

@@KneeDownRider would love to see your next vid about it. Subbed.

[@bmazzuia]

Every inch counts 😂😂😂

[@skiesilver]

Where do you get the spacer??

[@KneeDownRider]

Fastfrankracing.com

[@skiesilver]

Thanks man I found it, quick question my bad, how much longer does it make the wheelbase? I know the stock is 55.3 in so how much does it add?? Please let me know I want to do it on mine and I just want to see if the length is worth it

[@KneeDownRider]

@@skiesilver Sure thing I will measure the wheelbase.

[@KneeDownRider]

@@skiesilver I just measured. 57-1/2" total wheelbase right now.

[@IakovosSianoudis]

Are those the 14mm or the 16mm stahlbus bleeder valves??

[@KneeDownRider]

Careful if using the stock calipers on the front they have different lengths.

[@IakovosSianoudis]

@@KneeDownRider what do you mean?

[@KneeDownRider]

@@IakovosSianoudis are you running the OEM calipers? I can show you in my next video.

[@IakovosSianoudis]

@@KneeDownRider Nope. I'm running the Brembo M4's and have the Stahlbus 16mm bleeder valves. Was wondering if the 14mm would be a better choice due to the fact the 16mm seem way too long

[@TrickRacing]

Amazing video, what oil should i use ion my 2021 r1? 15w-50 or 10w-40 yamalube!! For engine protection and performance

[@KneeDownRider]

I’m running Redline 40WT Race

[@TrickRacing]

@@KneeDownRider thanks