Preparing A 1st Generation Multistrada 1200 For A Life On Track

Did Barry Sheene have a QS?

 

True true. But I bet he would if he could’ve

 

I only piped up because a Tuneboy QS (with mapping and Launch control ) is cheaper than a new slipper ).....

 

Wasn’t meant as a criticism, just no point in pursuing a line I wan’t going down, for a number of reasons. The clutch however, is absolutely essential Andy

 

Already posted this but thought I better put it in the build thread.

and confirmed today, my 520 conversion kit has arrived in the UK. Not what was expected, a 2 piece rear sprocket instead of a QR but deffo bling.

Almost all there now, just case protectors to show up and a slot in the workshop. Andy

 

The bike is just starting its journey through the workshop today. Quite surprised to learn the bike tips the scales at 220kg wet, minus cat. Book states 198kg dry so would have put it at 220kg wet including the cat. Hey ho. Andy

 

Okay, first bit of feedback from the workshop, all the closing clearances are on max limit despite a clearance service only 4000 miles ago ..... according to the service book Feeling rather glad I decided to ask for a full monty service from day 1. Andy

 

Tried to create an album but failed miserably so here a few pictures

Andy

 

Did a test fit of the rear wheel with a Pirelli Supercorsa SC 200/60 fitted. Will post pictures when it’s finally fitted and the chain adjusted but looks like there’ll be room all round to get your finger between the tyre and the swing arm. Andy

 

And the Gilles foot pegs are great. Andy

 

A quick update after I popped in the MR on Monday, the EVR torque limiting clutch is now fitted which is probably the biggest job, after valve shimming. The Evotech case protectors are on and don’t actually look out of place and the bespoke brake lines should appear later this week so progress is being made. Andy

 

Currently 4 days at Almeria in May is booked. Depending on how European travel restrictions develop in the coming couple of months, I might look at organise something at short notice. Andy

 

Get thee behind me Satan Cartagena is one of my favourite tracks and places. Teo Andres, not far from the Carrefore, is an awesome, traditional tapas restaurant. The food might not be pretty but the tastes are wonderful. Andy

 

Don’t forget the seat mounted dildo.