R1 NEXT MODS? | ROAD Bike to RACE Bike | Debrief with James Hillier

[@Neiljitsu]

My god James is so humble. TT legend and Dakar too. What a legend.

[@juniorchats7565]

Taking James out on track with you next time would make a great video

[@guttsu]

James is so typically British I swear, talking himself down so much. I guess his IOM TT results speak for themselves! Love getting to hear from him.

[@DS-nw4eq]

Always a good time when 44teeth posts. This channel is a nice getaway from the daily BS and stress.

[@bmaceman6720]

Agreed🤘.

[@ElsinoreRacer]

I only know motocross, but it's amazing how much mucking about people will do trying to keep the front up before they just up the spring weight. Has to be worse in RR, where you spend longer periods on the brakes. Damping will not hold you up, just slow the sink. Springs hold the bike up. If it needs to be held up more, more spring is the only way. Small changes yield big improvements & if you take too big a bite, you can mix springs. It is all so easy, effective, and inexpensive. Why do people seemingly try to deny this?

[@rnp1181]

Thoroughly enjoyed this chat and the way James explaims pros and cons.

[@derrenmitchell]

James input is amazing. So humble and I could listen to him for hours. So much knowledge and understanding. More of the same vlogs please. Looking forward to the build and James input

[@ChrisPlow]

James Hillier what a top man, self effacing down to earth Dakar and TT racer just awesome what a legend

[@RoflOnMyWaffle.]

Less than 2 miles from my house. Got my 125, my R7 and now my R6 from there. Great people there. Wish I wasn't stuck at work that day or I'd have popped down to say hi!

[@Marc99999]

Learning technical stuffs from one of the very best is gold, even if you don't ride a R1. Another great content lads. thanks.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

The R1 is a beautiful bit of kit . Keep er between the hedges lads

[@kevboy1657]

James Hillier…nice guy end of! Said it for years that I’d love him to win another TT 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@bendavies6775]

Understated competence and credible insight, fantastic ambassador for Crescent. Priceless and rare attributes. 👍

[@MrBlueberrypie44]

Really is a unique channel for motorbikes + more. Great mixture of professionalism and knowledge, combined with an authentic down to earth approach. So good

[@davidbird380]

i can listen to you two for hours, but listen to james for days. what insight. amazing

[@wolfurine]

These episodes can't come out fast enough! Great to see you consulting James - just watched the vid about the difference between his stocker & superbike on his own channel 👍

[@Blazemon9999]

Man u guys are so factory now. James specing a bike for you, WSBK boss just pops in, Lewis Hamilton's bike casually hanging in the background. You guys have literally made it. Awesome to see. You guys really deserve it!

[@wobblysauce]

And hanging some shit on Al… Fun was had by all

[@NHlocal]

Loads of great "inside information" from James. Can't wait to see you both on the track after the upgrades. Thanks for sharing and keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤🏍 Randy

[@dinkster_view8432]

Superb advice gents! Never thought of moving my brake lever to get better leverage/feedback. Just got back from a 2 hour thrashing and those few mils you get out of moving it further from the throttle is night and day. Bravo GYTR fellow for that little tidbit! 👏

[@TheYoungSuccess]

Fascinating Video lads. James really knows his stuff and very cool cameo from Paul Denning in the beginning- keep it coming

[@LambChopRides]

Such a good series this! So many pro tips, now I want a track bike 💪

[@dalebatten2741]

This is a mega series, well done for bringing this to us, can't wait for the next instalment.

[@Cloverleaf7642]

Great series of videos on the R1, boys. Managing the development process brilliantly. James’ input in this video absolute magic. Paul’s cameo good fun too. The bike is going to be ace and no waste.

[@nickrider5220]

Like many great things, this was over too quickly 😮 Great stuff chaps 👍🙂

[@pablononpicasso1977]

Great to see you fellas excited about this project and the potential bolt ons to spring out of the blocks. Very interesting pointers from JH.

[@robertroddy8925]

Great series lads, enjoying this massively, james offers some solid advice things we don’t all often think about us blokes tend to just got for the shinny bits rather than actually what is needed 👍🏼

[@ragerider6283]

Really interesting vid guys. That was most definitely an education! Also goes to show you don't need to go nuts & spend loads on all the blingey bits to make tangible differences. The brake set up part was particularly enlightening as everyone immediately says get a new master cylinder etc but this budget way seems like a sensible & cost effective place to start first.

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

blimey this is such good quality information from james

[@MisterAki43]

Yes! Great to see James back on the 44Teeth channel again. Always loved the OG Van Vlog back in the day 👌

[@deanmsimpson]

James Hiller is a top guy! And a wealth of experience and knowledge. That was excellent! Thank-you 👍

[@LeeTillbury]

Neevesy recommends SBS Dual Sintered pads. No brake dust

[@davidash1008]

Great to hear someone talk up the benefits of proper racing grade brake fluid...I never realised until recently what a difference something like RBF700 can make on a trackday 👍

[@wobblysauce]

Track bike track fluid…

[@RedlineRossi]

I'm sure Lewis would never notice if his tank extender went missing 🤫

[@Frankss.y]

Those tank extenders are so worth it. Thin 3M tape somehow keeps it on, and no problems for 12 months+ running one. The extra control is lovely sauce

[@LeeTillbury]

Love James Hillier, top geezer 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sc2320]

always nice to see James son an the R1 is now in safe hands quality the Boyz 💯💪

[@ehtikhet]

So… Sack off the abs pump. Correct Springs for your weight. Geometry changes. Longer handlebars so you can position the levers in the best place and recover any loss of turn speed.

[@91scalloped]

I love this channel and everything I have gained from the years of great content with really good information.

[@nitramdoow91]

Love seeing a new 44T upload!

[@PaulJohnson257]

James is a extremely knowledgeable young man

[@nutty_assasin7718]

Love these vlogs, super stuff 😊

[@jediknight1294]

It's always nice to hear my experience and prejudice that getting the suspension setup and making all the adjustments to you and your style is as valuable if not more than making huge mods. God I miss track riding.

[@radost0514]

it will be cool to see how you progress with mods and get explained why you done it ! cool vids!

[@ryancox3834]

James and Chris are the biggest Yin and Yang exsperiance 😂

[@ericsbuell]

I'm sure that I read somewhere that pushing those big mirrors through the air at 150 mph consumes roughly 8-12 Hp. Try removing them, I did on my17000 mile 2002 R1. The difference on the Isle of Man and in Germany was noticeable. A very cheap mod and weight saving. Another absorbing feature, thanks to all at 44Teeth.

[@wobblysauce]

And street race setup with the folding, removable

[@XJR15ftw]

Hillier is a fucking beast at the IOM TT. Love the guy

[@BRMCaptChaos]

James being super professional and polite. Why not just try his superstock geometry and spec the paretos (80/20 rule) components like the seat, pads, and bars? The lift sensor has gone too i guess as part of the abs delete? Might explain the brake releasing if the rear wheel lifts.

[@markhodgkinson8926]

Allways done both too never moved a mil tie front and back wheels then one strap on side.

[@Tassadar4Ever]

This is such an awesome video, really is. Thanks so much for the upload!!

[@MungoBiker]

Magnifique, doing a similar project to a neglected 17 R1 and loving the info..:)

[@mistreku]

There's a good video with James racing at TT, back when he was racing for Kawasaki, I believe it's "religion of sports" or something similar, really enjoyable video, if you haven't seen it!

[@Surpriseify]

You guys keep that R1 really clean, looks nice!

[@Frankss.y]

That was a super interesting download on optimising the R1. I've been wondering what to do with the ABS after running GP4-RX for a while and wanting more feel. Top stuff

[@somedohavethem]

PS, AL YOUR WHEELIES WERE EXCELLENT OUT OF MELBOURNE LOOP, ESPEACIALLY ON THOSE PIG IRON BEMMERS. : )

[@FortyFourTeeth]

😂

[@HollyBerryDOOG]

Good point about Alex Lowes but that’s one lap, the suspension would shit itself and overheat on subsequent laps

[@fencer11474]

you all are doing a service to us all with vids like this, pls moar

[@Gunnergunnerson]

Need more content lads, I need a daily fix ideally 😄 Please tell me you've seen my comment on the dre vid? Keep it up, all the love boys ❤️

[@hypermotardking]

I did similar “cheap” mods to my Hyper.. soften suspension, change geometry, change brake pads 👍🏻👍🏻

[@_marcus_does_]

Loving the evolution here. The bike obviously..😊

[@8alakai8]

higher quality break fluid has a higher boiling point and yes it wilkl degrade less with heating upo and cooling down

[@tucker9162]

Listen to James, he knows his shit.

[@lices]

bring him to 44 team!! awesome episode

[@williamroberts6424]

I do the chock and method. Mega solid

[@bobdog4379]

Good of James to hive you that little pearl about longer wheelbase...thing is you might have to loose a tooth and buy new shirts.😮😂

[@somedohavethem]

james! YOU LEGEND.

[@Dannymulhollen]

I knew from experience that gearing was going to hurt corner exit. My older GSXR has to be as long as possible too.

[@danogden1623]

Best upgrade? More vlogs boys would be the best upgrade for us!!!

[@abellopes15]

Question for my motorcycle gurus: I have an old barn-find K3 GSX-R 750. I've opened up the clip-ons as far as I could, but I get mega mega shoulder fatigue. It's been 3 trackdays and I just get super tired. Would you say it's the suit that is tight, or the clip-ons not big enough? I'm 180CM 90KGS. Difficult to answer I know but I'm slightly puzzled. Thank you darlings!

[@nigelstefani]

If you’re unlucky, 100kg! 😂😂 GOLD

[@mrcrankyank]

That bike looks good already, each mod will make it look a little bit more horn

[@SteYoung-f7t]

What van do you use to transport your bikes? What's the smallest I can get away with for a sportbike? Any help would be appreciated 😁

[@malcellison8831]

8:47 “a lot more fluid that can compress”. Really? I thought fluids were virtually incompressible: “while in practice and in most considerations hydraulic fluid is incompressible, in theory it is possible to compress in extreme temperatures and pressures.” Do you get “extreme temperatures and pressures” from squeezing a brake lever?

[@emerel]

When brake fluid reaches its boiling point and on the track most likely will it start to vapor and create the air bubbles in the system hence there’s different types of fluids designed for the right purpose 🤷‍♂️

[@malcellison8831]

@@emerel Good points 😊

[@Pablo__D]

@@malcellison8831 I think James meant, in realtion to the ABS, that there is a lot more fluid to 'pressurise' in the long lines of the system ie actuate the pistons. The bike straight from the factory is running DOT4 brake fluid - perfect for bumbling around or a spirited sunday run where it is not getting too hot. Race fluid is DOT5(more expensive) and can stand the high temperatures(heat transfer from the pads to pistons and to the fluid itself) better and for longer without degradation. Brake fluid is hygroscopic ie absorbs water which will generate air bubbles when the water turns to steam in a system at high temps. Most teams change out the DOT5 regularly to avoid any compromise......

[@tomeelbode4417]

Pretty sure in superstock they swap out the alu caliper pistons for steel or titanium ones

[@chriseastburn3551]

Good shit fellas! Now I want an Rfun😅

[@laz1go286]

Why don't you guys take of the rear fender/plate holder and the mirrors?? It's a free mod and the bike drops 2-3kg straight away. You won't need those on track anyway.. And with the weight loss you can enjoy a couple more of those Bavarian sausages that you love so much 😅

[@craigpatzer7702]

If you had the S1000RR would you follow the same upgrade process? Pads / tires?

[@mikey_bb]

As epic as the CP4 sounds with a catbox delete, I reckon that'd probably put it out of most UK track noise limits too... 🤣

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Whats next then boyz?

[@jasperdemann]

Purple anodised bar-ends, obvs.

[@Matt-we7si]

get a cb 500 and learn how to really go fast 😅

[@Emily-ou6lq]

Tin coated titanium replacement pistons for the stock calipers from TitanClassics UK?

[@bigend07]

A solero and big feast holder integrated into the bar ends

[@Frankss.y]

Steal Fabio's GP stegosaurus aero wings and go faster AGAIN

[@lordnibs758]

Loved this!!!!!

[@claretbuck1882]

Awesome guy's cheers 👍🏻

[@ChrisPlow]

Two number 44s what are the chances 🏍💨

[@adamc209]

James is such a Nige, met him at the TT and he had so much time for everybody. Goes like 🤬 too on that R1 😂

[@maverick1367]

Awesome bike I want the gytr the new one 25th anniversary❤

[@christophermurrell7337]

Why havent you whipped the mirrors etc off yet?

[@HollyBerryDOOG]

Sounds like power is overcoming tyres etc

[@Bikeadelic]

I'd like to know how to get the seating position right so my knees are at the right hight to hook under the tank scalops

[@coastalrider1155]

Your absolutely right chris I done it your way for so many years then some Dick at a track day said awww your crazy doing it that way then said you should do it like this and guess what it was the only time my bike has ever fell lol 😂

[@Vibrotronic]

Whoa! Did I hear that right? You aren’t allowed to run a full exhaust system on UK tracks!???

[@Pablo__D]

Depends on the track and what day of the week and who is running the race day etc etc Most UK tracks are 105dB limit which is easily hit with half/full system. Full systems normally require a dD killer/insert to comply at most track days. BSB is somewhat different ie biggest UK racing organisation gets to run slightly louder : 'The noise limit for Superbikes is 107 dB/A (with a 3 dB/A tolerance after the race). There is also an equipment tolerance of 2dB/A, the actual maximum reading before race or practice is 109 dB/A and after race or Practice 112dB/A' Not sure what BSB 600cc dB limit is but I cant see it being less than the Superbike limit. Most 600's are running full systems.

[@Vibrotronic]

@@Pablo__D Oh ok, nice. Thanks for the great explanation. There’s no db limit at my local ish track however, if someone were to come out there with a horrendously obnoxious straight pipe exhaust, I’m mostly sure race tech would not pass them to ride.

[@Pablo__D]

@@Vibrotronic My pleasure. I did some racing in the UK. The test was normally done (At the club I raced at) with a hand held dB meter at a angle of 45degrees to the exhaust at 1.5m distance at circa 6000rpm (if I remember rightly) and 'everyone' would be trying not to over rev it so as not fail..... ;-)

[@lonpfrb]

@@Pablo__D Yes, that is the FIM standard although Revs should vary by Capacity (if I remember rightly). Brands Hatch always the hardest to pass...

[@lonpfrb]

@@Vibrotronic The problem we have is that with every version of Euro standard they decrease the allowed dB(A) and the local authority Environmental Health (Noise Police) lower the track licence limits to match. This is obviously ridiculous because it pretends that people only have new bikes. Sustainability! Brands Hatch circuit was racing in 1920 so there is absolutely nobody who lives there who wasn't aware of that when they bought their cheap house next to the Circuit. Like a cheap house next to the Airport, it's nonsense to suggest that noise is not normal and expected.

[@MrBlueberrypie44]

Has Sue had professional track training? I bet he has. Either way it's super impressive to be on par with Statham, who raced BSB competitively

[@soundperformancereviews2360]

James has all the mannerisms of Hugh grant

[@thebones]

Damn, that was too short but informative and fun

[@jamesclements9515]

I think Akrapovic do a “track day” system with a longer silencer for their Evo system. Go on, you know you want to…

[@gerrievl]

You dont work with JHS racing anymore?

[@iamtherealzombie]

I think the point was to use mostly GYTR parts, and I think Crescent might be the main distributor for the UK (not sure).

[@jameswarner8038]

The Fast Show Tailors know theirs bikes

[@Terraceview]

Yo Chris my wife is 100 pounds and she fits perfectly fine on the back of my R1. ;)

[@FortyFourTeeth]

100 pounds is a lot lighter than 100kg!

[@lonpfrb]

@@FortyFourTeeth 45kg at 2.2lb/Kg.

[@PeterMcEvoy-i4r]

It's the old "speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?"

[@steverielly]

Gold!!!....you might be lucky, you might not be...

[@10secondsrule]

3:28 the empire strikes back again 😂 sorry… New Order.

[@BundE2023]

So you say that 5 mm can make the difference.

[@Evo836]

Suit's you sir!

[@Yamaprilia]

For your weights you'll need 10.5 front springs and 105 rear. Run the longer wheelbase with 17/ 44t gearing and it will make a huge difference with feel and tyre life