Ohlins H0115 in a ER6N

Next .. getting a Ohlins H0115 (From CBR600 F2) mounted and sprung for the ER6N....
Update:
140 Spring rate is way too hard for the ER6N. Since the YSS springs are of the same ID & OD as the Ohlins, might be using the YSS 95 or 100 Springs for replacement. BTW, I am a 71 Kg rider without gear. Manage to find this Spring Rate chart from the Kawiforum. Still trying to figure out how to effectively use it.

Versys Swing Arm upgrade

Stay tuned..Versys swingarm upgrade in progress. Latest update...the ER6N rear axle thought to be too short is incorrect. Actual situation is that it is too long. A versys rear axle now needs to be purchased for the upgrade.

Work in progress pictures...

Everything bolted on..took only <1 day for the tech guys (Jing Sheng) to mount everything on. No modification, only added spacer for the right OEM foot peg (Race Rearsets have yet to arrive).



















Notice the Axle protruding, ER6N axle appears to be too long...looks like some spacer will need to be added while waiting for the new Versys axle to arrive.








This picture shows the rearset spacer added to clear the swingarm


















Some updated Pictures after the bike has hit the roads...initial 5 KM ride to the office..I could not feel any difference as the bike was upright most of the time. Height is identical with the ER6N Absorbers in place. Will need some twisties to put the swingarm to test. In addition to the Swingarm mod, the nozzle of the Akrapovic slip on was also removed for a fiercer look.

ER6-N with a slippery Clutch ?

Apparently the ER6-N can be equipped with a slipper clutch (also known as a slider clutch or back-torque limiter). Very technical discussions with the Race prep guru's at Sunny Moto revealed that the Slippery clutch from a ZX6R 05-06 or ZX6RR 03-04 could be used as they share the same Basket architecture. A spacer would need to be fabricated to ligate the ZX6R basket to fit the ER6N system. The parts diagram attached below shows both the ZX6R & the ER6N clutch digram side by side to show the difference in configuration. Will provide more updates once the 05 ZX6R clutch basket arrives and the project is on its way.

Chinese ER-6...?

Just read an article from VisorDown's website about a Chinese Bike manufacturer CF Moto that had just released a 650cc parallel twin machine that closely resembles the ER6-N. Even the layout of the engine components and the frame look identical. Quiet impressive is the dual level seat that even Kawasaki is yet to make available to the ER6-N, 2012 version of ER6-N maybe....?

Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/chinese-er-6/18427.html

Gear Change Upgrade - EK9 Shift Linkage

After suffering continuous issues with the EK4 shift linkage , I had decided on replacing it with a Civic Type R Shift linkage assembly. Installation is merely a 30 minute affair. The Type R linkage appears to be more sturdy with a larger diameter tubing and a sturdier link assembly. The throw feels shorter and gear shift feels more precise.

Traction Upgrade - Type R Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Another new addition to my Ride is the Type R induction-type helical LSD ..below is a brief description to what an LSD is about ...


On every car a basic differential is fitted to distribute the engine's power to the driving wheels. The basic differential gear supplies the power to the wheels which is/are loaded with least resistance. This allows the car's wheels to run at different speeds in a turn with least resistance. However, when a car is cornering close to it's limit, the car will exhibit roll, a leaning to one side, causing the inside tire(s) to lose forward traction and lateral grip. The wheels lift and cause excessive spin because of lack of downward force or weight distribution. This wheel spin is useless for acceleration until the tire(s) regain traction and start to translate the power to the ground. Limited Slip Differential (LSD) is needed to alleviate this wheelspin.


Extracted from KAAZ Usa Website - Kaaz Corporation is the top brand name manufacturer and supplier of Limited Slip Differentials (LSD) for racing and street performance

Headlight GT HID upgrade

Just installed the HID conversion kit from GT which utilized a 6000K Xenon bulb. Packaging was impressive as it comes with a hard box type of container with individual slots for each component. The Ballast is a Generation 3 type of ballast with a small form factor which has CE & E4 approval. Small enough to be installed into some Fog lights mounted in some K Car bumpers. The wiring was amply wrapped in cable protection tubing and the termination of the connection cables into the Ballast looks neat and extrudes quality. Installation was done by Infiniti Accessory shop at Bandar Puteri, Puchong. Overall it took them about an hour to wire the GT HID, test, configure & tune the elevation & direction of the Xenon beam.