My Ex-Track Yamaha R1 Is Street Legal Once Again | Track Bike to Street Bike EP.5

[@ChaosCauses]

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[@ralphwarom2514]

You know, at this point, you could have bought a Base R1 and been fine.

[@nThaanGSR]

Thanks for the free gift, I ordered my X4 yesterday 🎉

[@abirabedin6016]

Who cares what it cost? This is your bike. From top to bottom, it is exactly the way you wanted it to be. It is beautiful. As someone who transitioned from custom road biking to motorcycles, I found this series fantastic. I can't wait to see this beautiful beast in more of your videos.

[@sash328]

That is correct, I also buy cheaper "projects" that end up being more expensive in the end but at least there are new parts on it and made for my taste 🙂

[@xani666]

Well if "the way you wanted it" is stock with some fairings it's kinda waste of time. Good YT material, but waste of time.

[@Snicker433]

Exactly, I rebuilt my Yamaha XJ6 I bought from a wreck for $1,500 AUD, spend about $2000 to repair it and I love it.

[@tacsium]

@@xani666 an ex race bike is most definitely not stock lmao

[@Lou.C59]

That colour is absolutely beautiful, don't hide it with stickers. What a great combination, the blue and silver looks fire. Great project!

[@TheOriginalCoda]

Tip for drilling holes to a certain depth: if you don’t have a drill with a depth gauge, just wrap a piece of sticky tape around the bit, and stop drilling when you reach it.

[@Mr_Penguiin]

absolutely love this series, i was waiting every day for the next one xD

[@dragonsupersayan]

I would congratulate you but you haven't fixed the horn yet

[@ChaosCauses]

Hahah that's fair!

[@avothfis]

Priceless is the fact that you enjoyed building the bike to your liking. Nice.

[@Jagknorr]

Lol you’re telling me everyone doesn’t get free thousand dollar fairings on their rebuild projects?! 😂

[@ChaosCauses]

Hahah everyone's an influencer these days so I'm sure they do

[@alexmorgans5635]

lol are they even that good

[@SRaven1]

i was like oh cool another episode and at the end i was like aw shit this is the last episode

[@blacknight7201]

Your hard work and dedication is enviable. Your R1 looks amazing! I can’t wait to see the final final results. The blue fairings look great!

[@OneZoNinja]

The fact that you worked on it from the state it was in until now makes it that much more special than just buying it already finished. By now Im sure you know that bike inside and out which will make it that much easier for you to troubleshoot should you run into any problems later on down the road. Keep the videos coming. We are here to watch, and I love bikes so it is entertaining.

[@thepunkpenguin]

Wow that TDI looks crazy sexy!😂

[@doodskie999]

Is it worthwile saving a couple of thousand dollars? Hell no! Is it an awesome informative journey? Hell Yes! What you gained from this project is knowledge and experience which you probably cant get if you just bought a regular stock R1, so yes, this process was worth it! Knowledge is priceless!

[@george99247]

thats the fun thing of fixing something yourself instead of having someone do it/buy something thats alright

[@shankar_padmanabhan]

Not gonna lie, kind of addicted to this series.

[@one-of-us9939]

Yeah, you did some things you didn't need to, like painting gas tank and wheels... but no 'ready to ride' is really as photogenic as you need. You'd probably have to invest some when buying any used motorcycle. Mo money saved😂 See you on the track!

[@pasquale78]

The R1 came out absolutely stunning. Love the color too, even with the faux cf. You reckon it's going to be a keeper?

[@LeeTillbury]

Be careful spinning the bike around too much on the side stand. Aluminium isnt as flexible as steel and will crack eventually.

[@snoozzzyy]

so so so so so clean, i really love the painted tank too, looks better without the tank cover. i bet it feels so good to finally have it basically finished after a long process to bring it back to a street monster. enjoy and ride safe!!

[@Sqquid]

love the bike it looks sick

[@GewoonJelleYT]

One of my favorite series on youtube currently! Keep up the content man! 💯👌

[@James_Is_Good_At_nothing]

Seeing as though im doing the same project but with a 2015 id say its 100% worth it 😂

[@jamaicatvtv4215]

Priceless is the fact that you enjoyed building the bike to your liking. Nice.

[@mrpeacelol4496]

The Drop I've been waiting for weeksss...YOU DID IT BROTHER KUDOS

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

Stunning 😍 bro 😎 keep up the good work. A big shoutout from the uk 🇬🇧

[@akash_shritharan]

We got chaos finish his R1 build before GTA 6

[@blacknight7201]

Push rivets?

[@Dootsauce]

Amazing work , like damn

[@dogboy6502]

I literally hit 'like' before even seeing the video.

[@wobblysauce]

it could blow up at any second... but it will look good doing it.

[@amalvisakh58]

Loved the series, yaa i would love to se it with the belly pan

[@deltafrost4976]

The combination of silver and blue is so good

[@SamI-jk5vt]

here after watching 44teeth turn a street R1 into a track R1

[@jediknight1294]

The colour reminds me of the Petronas road bike

[@joek81981]

I think the Bitubo suspension is the bike's cynosure. You never see Bitubo in the wild here and its such a process to install *properly*. So sweet to see those particular doodads on top of the forks.

[@bearwolffish]

Wow man, real inspirational job, from the start. 20:41 - 20:45 is of value beyond any marginal savings.

[@loftyintentions1985]

We call those plastic popping things pushpins.

[@Bams0n]

Don't you dare add black stickers to that gorgeous paint job! The bike is beautiful and even though I have little interest in a R1 I love this bike and thoroughly am enjoying this series. Keep up the great work!

[@vitty5995]

So happy to see this project finished, it really looks awesome! Also very entertaining to watch from the beginning to the end, can't wait for new projects like this, channel def deserves more and more subs

[@bdalasile4476]

Love the colour combination 😍🔥

[@markpineda1977]

Here we go!

[@ashokboroAB]

I was waiting for this video honestly🤩

[@CHAPNOE]

AWSOME JOB R1 LOOKS AMAZING. LOOKS GREAT AS IS JUST RECEIVED MY QUAD LOCK KILLER QUALITY

[@riehanbotha3207]

Not to spoil your fun,but the sc project muffler you have on the bike is 100% fake. Not a real sc project

[@anmol3457]

how do you know?

[@dean_ferguson2825]

I knew the previous owner... it is real😂

[@UpsideDownFork]

I have a genuine one and it looks identical to mine. I paused and zoomed in and can't tell any difference?

[@WaRn00b85]

Ex-race bikes on the road are bonkers! I rode an 09 CBR1000RR of a friend that was converted back from track to road (in trim only), that thing had a CRAZY powerband, 2nd gear half throttle over 6000rpm and it would just start to power wheelie. Compared to a stock CBR1000RR, it was a night and day difference, and it's not like any stock modern liter superbike is sluggish by any means.

[@DDa-Biker]

The R1 looks awesome, your videos rebuilding your R1 has inspired me to buy one also. I bought a 2015 Yamaha R1 in the blue and silver livery, it was also converted for track use but most of the OEM parts where available. It also has upgraded Ohlins suspension in the front and back so that was a big plus Only thing i have to do is register it. but for now it looks awesome next to my MT09SP 2023 Anyway, awesome bike you got there and i love the new fairings

[@jacovanderbank49]

Looks absolutely amazing. It is a pitty that they (Monsterfairings) do not cater for older motorcycles as well. I have a 2007 Z1000. This is my dream machine. Might grab myself a nice cruiser sometime as well

[@area51fshadow]

Bro, the bike looks sick

[@christiankirkenes5922]

The Carbon Fiber and Blue looks so sick. That's a fantastic looking bike now !!! I'm going through issues with mine, my wife complained that she couldn't go on the bike with me so I bought a rear seat kit, new mudguard and all new bolts and fittings and $2500 later I find out my frame doesn't have two damn tabs to mount it all from the factory because it was meant for a single rider. FFS -_- So now I have to figure out how to attach them to the frame and find a wrecked bike that has them. Bikes are pain XD

[@HashtagFelix]

i loved this series. please keep doing this stuff :D im myself are planning on getting a project bike of some sort to build throughout my apprenticeship

[@julian23561]

She's lookin' absolutely gorgeous my man. I say it's well worth it.

[@hermmie17]

Cool series, enjoyed following you along very much. Its a tough call to make if its worth it, if you compare the price difference after the extra costs added the cost is comparable, as you mentioned. For me, fairings make a big difference in looks and even if you didn't paint the wheels and tank but got the fairings it would come out about the same. Personally i would factor my time and effort as well, if you spend three months on this i honestly doubt it would be a sensible choice. Yet, is it that important? This might sound stupid but in the end, this is "just money" and will come back. If you enjoyed the experience it was worth it, spend that money, enjoy life. I'm not saying that you should just throw money out the window but so many folks are stuck up saving money all the time, for what? Of course you should be financially responsible and have a few savings if possible. Yet, if you always put everything aside for the day you retire for example, what if you fall sick and can't do crap with it. What good are savings if you get run over by a bus tommorow lol We should all worry less and live life. Ride motorbikes. Coming back to the R1, i was skeptical about the silver tank and wheels at first but it looks really good. Not a huge fan of the fake carbon fiber but light blue looks ace. What a difference compared to how you got it, amazing transformation. And as you said, you know it inside out which is always a great thing.

[@valon212]

Totally worth it! Great job bud. Im considering getting an older bike to fix up myself - eventho having a Panigale V4 is pricey enough to keep in a crisp state😅

[@Noisemak3r_ke]

definetly worth it.... factor in the amount of knowledge and understanding about the bike that you've got as well. currently in the exact situation as you with a CBR1000rr here in Kenya.

[@DDa-Biker]

something i noticed rewatching the video, you miss 1 part of the ECU, it's a small plastic cover that covers op the wires and the connector of the ECU. it's a small detail that can easily be overlooked. The one on my R1 was cut in half by the previous owner for some reason. I ordered a new one that from Yamaha. It wasn't that expensive.

[@K4Ge_1am]

Great outcome! Love the look... The carb.. eh.. Squared Racelines on the blue are looking very nice too. and edit: It is worth it, what's better then working on your own bike, making it better and better

[@barrydailly2091]

Your R1 looks fantastic! Well done. Doesn't matter too much what it cost. The experience has been amazing. Thanks for sharing so well.

[@alexventrov6826]

This is very subjective and all comes down to what shape the track bike is when purchased to begin with & how mechanically inclined you are. As a whole, it's a gamble that's **typically** not worth taking just to save a few grand.

[@GianTehGreat]

my friend restored a $200 1990s moped, costed around $1500 and he said it was fun and now he has a very awesome authentic moped that is fun to ride. I tried it and it felt brand fucking new or maybe even better and he always got the looks from other bikers in my country, even bikers who have 1000cc

[@MuitheExplorer]

The bike is amazing man, I am glad that you can finally enjoy it. On a side note, in which country do you live, $12k for the R1 seems very cheap

[@tripod6406]

Cracking job my friend, I would have definitely done it the same way, 8m not just saying that to kiss arse, but those racing parts that were already on it are worn in, where as if you had bought the parts to put on the $12k bike, you would have had to learn the set up, where as most of that work had already been done. If you add the cost of those parts and add to the $12k bike, you would have to add the time and energy spent to fit and dial it in. Therefore by the time you're finished you would have a bike where you would never be able to make your money back if you ever sell it. Keep up the great work and I look forward to what you have coming next. 🇬🇧

[@andrewkarseras5446]

Love the bike looks absolutely amazing. On a side note, I had no idea how similar the countryside in SA is with my home country Cyprus, we even drive on the correct side of the road too! :p

[@duncandehulst2016]

I think its worth it, because you enjoyed the process! And maybe the engine will blow, but maybe, its been ridden in hard, properly warmed up and possibly last longer than you ever imagined!

[@beatdrive741]

Would love to know the stats on a race bike engine longevity vs street use.. In some ways engines do actually like to be used, properly worn in, properly heated up each time, properly lubricated, more oil changes.. but yeah then it’s thrashed. Time will tell I guess.

[@sabref4i290]

To each his own and that blues absolutely nothing I would pick, but I love watching this channel and I'm happy that you're happy with the result and FYI for the future, those tank covers leave a quarter of an inch all around the bottom of the tank. They do not cover the complete tank for some reason.

[@dyi01]

Love the series. You should fix the shift arm/rod angle to be 90degrees. The way you have it currently isn't ideal, the angle is way too sharp.

[@beborodner930]

Wow man!! Enjoyed this R1 series. All the colors, even with the fake carbon.. looks great!

[@Hondadude46]

Nice. 💪🏻And for the stickers, I would go for flourucent yellow, will pop really, wery nice👍🏻🤣

[@jamesgrey188]

It is worth it because at the same time you can upgrade the parts and customize it the way you like and it is a unique rare Yamaha R1 love this video. I'm from 🇵🇭 dreaming to own yamaha R6 soon.

[@RaoulDln]

I would’ve bought it normal. I lack the space, tools and skills you have to make this come to life. However you did good to do it this way. It was a learning experience for all of us. And if I could I’d do the same.

[@ilmangiamandragole7857]

Beautiful end result, I love the original style but pls, change the mirrors. Get some Rizoma ones or something more sporty, and install end bar turning signals. They look Soo clean and are pretty visible

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Contact 2 wheel dyno works, or V cycle nut and have either of these gentlemen fix the tune on your ECU. You'll be glad you did. You really don't need a dyno. They've already done all of that work.

[@arpitjakhmola624]

It felt like i was part of whole series and i felt sense of achievement when u completed it ❤

[@fmjay11]

honestly thought the costs were gonna put you above 12k considering how much you did but i think you've done really well for yourself and in the process made a bike which is very "you" so congrats

[@originalmianos]

If you bought the cheapest used R1 it would likely be more broken than your bike ever will be. Most people don't take care of their stuff and the bikes of the people who do, sell for much more than average.

[@patm9351]

Probably mentioned, but Keyserts seem a lot easier than the insert you use. Drill, tap, insert, and lock. You'll get a flush insert that way.

[@the_sun_ray]

congrats man. i feel like you have built yourself a keeper.

[@joaopedrobiscotto3340]

did the same with my 07 daytona 675, it was a little rough but I got it cheap and been in love with it since since, wouldn’t trade her for a pristine ninja 300 in this lifetime.

[@yveslegrand9826]

A dream bike has no price, even if it has a cost. Choose carefully a place to add a small sticker with your logo...and, now you gave her a soul, you have to give her a name...

[@ahayoziel3210]

Don’t you dare putting sticker this is beautiful piece of machinery! It’s the classiest bike I’ve seen in a while. Stickers will ruin it.

[@markbrown9925]

Bro at the start of the vid I was like this guy is from sa😂 I love this content dude, and the roads you were on I drive almost every day, maybe I get lucky and see it on the road some day. Beautiful work dude and keep up the good work

[@ViperLikesBikes]

I loved watching the whole bike build from beginning to end. Its a shame it has to come to an end. Do you have any tips for someone that also just bought a used and abused bike (me) trying to make content on it? I know what I have to do with my bike but I wouldnt say I am great when it comes to Youtubing.

[@ryanxoseph]

Your videos are really enjoyable but change the headlight it looks so ugly when only 1 side is lighting. I know some bikes has this type but try to look for a better one where 2 lights stay on for low and high beam. @Chaos Causes

[@jameswatts6787]

I love the colour of the fairings, along with the colour of the wheels and tank. Not a big fan of the faux carbon fibre but other than that, it's a gorgeous bike. And even if it was more than a stock r1, you made it your own, the way you wanted to

[@TonyD_za]

Definitely worth it, it looks awesome! And it's individual. I would forego the stickers too.

[@DBolt-xb7sg]

$1800 in savings is alot of fuel and tyres. Plus you have the science project exhaust and woolich race tools

[@jasondunn8313]

Your bike your way mate. Looks great with contrasting silver tank and blue fairings.👍

[@Masse24796]

It looks great ✌🏼 I couldn't save money on something similar, I am not good at anything mechanic. Paying a professional would have cost a lot 😂

[@faizfrez2729]

It may cost as much as it did, but the experience of building your own R1? That is priceless man.

[@barrydailly2091]

Wow! Awesome diesel. Perhaps you next project should be an Audi makeover 🤣

[@bikerin4281]

You did a really amazing job and let it look pretty easy. I wish nice time with your new baby now. Hopefully you let us see more of it soon. Well done Chaos!

[@saban_6r]

When it comes to those metal parts / belly pan, you are not missing the brackets. They bolt on the cat, but yours is missing. You can not run them with a straight pipe, but there are others that make custom pans for the straight pipe set ups The only thing to consider is, if you are shopping for them, make sure that it's for the stock fairing and not the race ones. They are cut differently

[@larsjohansen821]

Colour is beautiful. Don't add the stickers. I think that you enjoyed the work you put in is worth a lot more than the money you spent and as you so correctly pointed out, you know the bike inside out. You did a fantastic job on it.

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

your shifter rod is too long! The shifter lever and the shift shaft arm should be 90* to eachother! Your shift shaft arm is about 4-5 notches too far counter clockwise when looking at it from the left side of the bike

[@KanaalMTS]

Looks like a girl bike with all that blue

[@ChaosCauses]

I’m a fast pretty girl

[@KanaalMTS]

@@ChaosCauses I meant it as an insult and it hurts me that you're taking it well

[@here2enjoy-bt8jq]

How much have you earned through KZbin at the moment (I know it would increase day by day).

[@kurvaonwheels]

I think it would have been worth while even if it ended up not saving a cent. It is fun working and making a motorcycle your own. And it turned out looking great and unique.

[@pochonks]

knowing your bike deep down will save you more bucks in the future. i think that alone is so worth it already. really awesome job and thanks for sharing this with us!

[@ohno445]

So worth it to me. Knowing your bike is so valuable. For me, there is immense entertainment value in the project experience.

[@greyanaroth]

The journey is totally worth it. Get that suspension tuned pls. And find your local bitubo guy and see about the right spring rates and a potential revalve for your riding

[@flaminggriever5260]

Honestly I feel as though it's not even about the money, but the journey of working on it by yourself and making it your own bike, turning it into your own dreambike as you worked on it. I mean even if you bought a secondhand one you would have had to work on it anyways to make it yours.