Will it Run? Franco's Fireblade Part 5 Honda CBR1000rr-r SP Superstock racer ready for the Dyno. HRC

Obsession Engineering and Marvel HCL Motorsport are building a Superstock Fireblade for our racing protege Franco Bourne.
There's a date looming for the dyno and the Marvel Superstock build hasn't run yet. So Dave is working overtime to get the bike finished and ready for inspection by the Honda Racing boys!
If you'd like to be involved in the journey with us, to bring on racing's next star rider, please email team boss Matt at
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[@MatelotsousMarin]

What a great insight to the detail of taking a stock bike and building it to race specification. Hope you didn't have to waste too much of your day re-editing the video. Thanks Dave.

[@MotoGoato]

YAY!!!! ...... right lets try again .... time for a big mug of coffee and Dave's latest video ... with sound this time!!! Hopefully ... 😉😜

[@Skid2933]

Chamfering the rear pads - genius Wavey

[@darrenjohnson9960]

Yeah I'll ride the bike for yah dave

[@Grubbypaws79]

Dave, loving the channel, big thanks...

[@JAVBigBadVinny]

Nice one, the rear tyre change was so quick I didn't even see it 🙂

[@obsession_engineering]

We work fast sometimes 🤣

[@stevec-b6214]

That was all pretty straightforward! to somebody. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you work and speak swahili at the same time, thank you.

[@vespaveloce1924]

Great video Dave! Thank you 👍🏼

[@stevesanelli90]

Great stuff Dave! Professional at work!👌 Can’t wait to hear it running on the dyno🔥🚀

[@848evo4]

you really do an amazing job with your videos Dave, keep up the great work. Question, what's the wavy Davey nickname about?

[@obsession_engineering]

Loooong and quite dull story, maybe for another day

[@848evo4]

@@obsession_engineering please tell America must know :)

[@TheOriginalCoda]

@@848evo4 I've asked him to spill the beans before, but he hasn't yet - I think he's embarrassed about it 😂 Let the speculation begin! Sorry Davey.

[@troywee4774]

good stuff mate. cheers.

[@stephenbeamis1151]

Great video like the cable tie mount for the brake lines very neat 👍 it's so nice to see all the teething issues sorted and the bike running look forward to the next update from the Dyno

[@davidpalin1790]

Looks like I have the same laptop Great video Well done 👏

[@robincoulter5228]

I really enjoy listening and watching to your you tube shows pleasure to watch bikes been prepared .

[@dhjorgenson]

Excellent series, thanks for posting. I do some work on converting street bikes for the track so I love to see it done, even if it's the wrong manufacturer! I'll be following the season as best I can from over here in America

[@cbrrob1670]

First video had me thinking my phone had broken 🤣

[@obsession_engineering]

Yeah, bit of a technical glitch 😬

[@Shinysideup]

Awesome stuff Dave, it all looks very complicated.

[@obsession_engineering]

It is!! But I'll work it out eventually

[@richardhorton25]

Suggest It might be good to mark the three connectors above the gearbox with three colours of paint corresponding to 3 similar marks on the crankcase so when you have to do an engine change it goes back the same way, similarly for the leads you crossed above the airbox

[@obsession_engineering]

Definitely a good idea!

[@The34gixer]

Great videos, apart from I can't watch them on tv as the video jumps around, have to watch them on my laptop.

[@obsession_engineering]

My apologies for that. I'll check the gimble settings!!

[@andreitatin]

Spectacular! Been following your channel for over a year now and keep a fresh nice video for every other morning :)) For this one, I have a question that nobody seems to have an answer to... I see you are using 300v, as I am (in an s1000r). How long are your change intervals for the 300v, on street use? Cheers, and keep it up!!!

[@obsession_engineering]

Road use I'd change it at normal service intervals, say 6000 miles. On track I change it at 500 miles

[@jasonlintin6784]

Great video. All the parameters you can go through now is just mind boggling and that's without all the telemetry. Just out of interest did you weigh the clutch packs, did the HRC one feel any lighter? Keep up the great vids.

[@obsession_engineering]

I didn't weigh them and there was no obvious difference

[@kurtismoore476]

Hi Dave love the channel could you please tell me if the chain tool you used is the official d.i.d tool or a cheaper version?

[@obsession_engineering]

It's the JT version, pretty much the same but a bit better value

[@mattmid7012]

Great video. Must be very satisfying to get it to this stage. Did you have any bits left over? 😁 Oh and I think I got a line in the Davey Innuendo Bingo! 😂

[@obsession_engineering]

Bingo!

[@gerrycollins2335]

Plugging the wrong thing into the wrong connector may in fact be OK. It's the right thing into the wrong connector which spells trouble. Just thought I'd help you out there Dave.

[@obsession_engineering]

Appreciate your help 😂

[@markchisholm2657]

Trying to work out why the drive sprocket is wired. Do you go in reverse a lot? Given the rotation of the engine it's impossible for the bolt to unwind.

[@obsession_engineering]

I've known them unwind before. Guessing the deceleration force could unlock it

[@LasseJOugaard]

Question Dave; I know sod all about racebikes - I've only raced in cars. Why would you want to reduce the steering lock? Is it simply to protect the tank and bodywork, in case he throws it in the litter?

[@obsession_engineering]

If it tank slaps it reduces how violent it gets, and stops levers and controls hitting bodywork if you're changing bar positions

[@bronzestarvue]

This must be a pirate's favorite motorcyle..."rrrrrrrrrrr"....seriously Honda, three Rs in the name?!

[@Bullet62013]

Good day....off topic question in regards to this video. Watched some of your rebuild vids on the S1000RR, I'm Rebuilding a 2012 at the moment and in need of 10 new crank bolts, found the conn rod and head bolts on the Beemer site but can't locate the Crank bolts. If you can direct me as to where I can buy these it would be much appreciated.... thanks

[@obsession_engineering]

I get my part numbers from ascycles.com Is it the crank case main bearing bolts you need?

[@Bullet62013]

@@obsession_engineering Yes sir that's what I need...👍

[@Bullet62013]

@@obsession_engineering I found all the parts I need except I'm still not seeing the case crank main bolts in any detail. Is it the Screw connection, Engine Housing detail #5 ??? If not can you give me the detail or part number....really sorry to bother you. Thanks in advance

[@andrewmack2161]

Don't forget to lock-wire the chain to the sprocket.... PS I'll never have a bike like this because it'll never work for me due to the 'Anti-Jerk stuff'.... 😮

[@bikehubjapan]

Editing mistake? Saw this when I woke up and was excited to get out of bed...then it was removed so I went back to sleep 😂

[@MotoGoato]

sound dropped out completely after about the first 3 mins of the original upload 😉

[@obsession_engineering]

Sound has failed on the export, all fixed now

[@bananabrooks3836]

Has Pete got cold feet until you get some floor matting?

[@obsession_engineering]

He does mention that a lot. I'll get him some big socks

[@evanjohn503]

why don't you use waterless coolant?

[@obsession_engineering]

I read its actually less efficient at cooling, its expensive and no real advantage as our cooling system is new and has no issues with pressure

[@bushbiaggi]

Why it will run on water only not coolant, what about the water pump, it’s made from some spacial material, just asking, I thought the coolant it’s to not freeze the system and to lubricate the water pump. Nice 💥 blade well done 👍 cheep posting 😊

[@LasseJOugaard]

Because of safety primarily. Coolant is really slippery if it leaks onto the track, possibly causing further accidents. Also straight water is actually better at cooling because it has a higher specific heat capacity than glycol or alcohol. It's true that coolant also lubricates and rust inhibits, but an engine like this will be rebuilt long before any of those things will pose a problem...

[@obsession_engineering]

Racing rules don't allow anything except water. The glycol in antifreeze is slippery and difficult to clean up if it gets on the track

[@bigjam8429]

What’s the reason for reduced lock stops Davie ?

[@obsession_engineering]

Reducing the violence of tank slappers and with the bars, levers, etc in non standard positions it stops things hitting the fairing or dash

[@bigjam8429]

@@obsession_engineering cheers Dave

[@irisgardener4141]

£160!? For how much? A barrel? 😬

[@obsession_engineering]

5 litres

[@graemetattersall7875]

You don't know how to lockwire. Do some research and you will see where you have gone wrong.

[@obsession_engineering]

I shall. I was taught years ago by ex aerospace guys but always happy to learn more. If you have any tips I'd be grateful

[@TheOriginalCoda]

@Graeme Would be great if you could post a video. I've only done a pair of calipers and would like to do it right.

[@flamintasty]

YES!! We got past 3:41 and the sound was still there. Well done Dave. One question, what were you using for inspiration when you made that nylon helmet that helps you find the hole easier? Shame you didn’t have any purple nylon 😂

[@obsession_engineering]

Don't know what you mean 🤔😂

[@flamintasty]

@@obsession_engineering😂