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1Back to top Go down   Hello from NZ Empty Hello from NZ Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:44 pm

Jayracer37

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Hi all,

I joined this forum after seeing mention of my fathers (formerly Bill Bibers) racing K100 in your thread here; https://www.k100-forum.com/t2271-performance . The bike looks a little different to that now, and hopefully will evolve again - story below.

After a number of years without use (Dad gave up racing in 1993 when I was 5 as the family grew, and hasn't started again) Kasper the K100 is in a little bit of a sorry state. He had a couple of outings in the late 90's, and then I raced him in a one off meeting in 2005, but other than that he has been stored, and not always in the best way.

I have come to an agreement with Dad to get Kasper up and running (he is going to focus on his R90S and I'll look after the K-bikes), and see if we can turn him into a competitive race bike for NZ's Pre '89 Post Classic class. It will be a big ask, the GSXR1100K's, FZR1000's and ZXR750's dominate the class with the odd 888 chucked in, but I think with a bit of effort and commitment we can get him near the front and if so it should be a laugh showing the way on a K-bus.

If you are interested, I will endeavor to keep this forum up to date with changes, mods, photos and results of this project. First on this list is a 5 or 5.5x17 rim to replace the 4.5x18 magnesium PVM which is in a sorry state - this will let us run modern 17" radial slicks as he is already equipped with a 3.5x17 front. I'm intending to collect Kasper from Dad before the end of this year if possible, just have to plan the 1000km round trip. He needs a quick strip and check, and a few seals replaced but after that it will be onto track and see how fast we can make him. I have done quite a bit of racing myself (a few standalone NZ titles, but the one I'm most proud is the 'Cliffhanger hillclimb' title on a ZX10R earlier this year, there is a video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KubGVzd64rg if you are interested) so while the project is a bit daunting I think we have a shot at the end goal of winning some races.

Anyway, wish me luck and talk to you soon.

Jay Lawrence
NZ

    

2Back to top Go down   Hello from NZ Empty Re: Hello from NZ Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:57 pm

charlie99

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welcome jay

what an excellent plan for the k bike ....I hope it goes well for you ...and is fun along the way

ben kingham (bsk speedworks ) is also racing something similar ?

that vid is scarey ...speeds that is
an amazing job

yes interested to see the journey ...please keep us updated

cheers


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3Back to top Go down   Hello from NZ Empty Re: Hello from NZ Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:49 pm

richarde1605

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HeyJay, sounds great, reading your post I thought to mention BSK, bugger, someone got there first! 
Back in the day my first K humbled quite a few sports bikes, well ridden they are very predictable, and you wont be blowing up engines left and right.  

I am new here (yesterday), but I give you a hearty welcome none the less.


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4Back to top Go down   Hello from NZ Empty Re: Hello from NZ Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:57 pm

richarde1605

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Apart from the scenery, that vid was like the IOM TT. I went there in '89. You got's some skills cousy bro....... and gonads!


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5Back to top Go down   Hello from NZ Empty Re: Hello from NZ Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:36 pm

robinm

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Jay, I am pleased that you are going to put the bike to good use again. I saw it at your dads old work when called in there back in 2005.
I went to school with Andrew back in the '70's, he was a few years older than me. I was also a good friend of your dearly departed Aunty Lyndell.
Any way, thats enough Pahiatua history. It's really great to hear that the bike is going to get an outing or two.

Just a note, keep a close eye on the final drive, it's getting harder and harder to find good ones. there is always the option of sending one to brunos to be rebuilt, but from here thats a expensive option.
All the best and good luck.

    

6Back to top Go down   Hello from NZ Empty Re: Hello from NZ Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:32 am

Jayracer37

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Thanks guys,

Funnily enough my first port of call was Ben talking about the wheels they are using - he has been helpful already which is awesome!

Robin, the world sure is a small place...I googled K100R looking for the JJ Cobas bike and came across Kasper in an early form which lead me here, and now to someone who knows departed family even!

Will keep you guys up to date with the goings on once I get them all up here in Hamilton so I can play with them.

Cheers!
Jay

    

7Back to top Go down   Hello from NZ Empty Re: Hello from NZ Sun Dec 01, 2013 4:30 am

BIG D

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Cool 

Hi jay welcome to the forum, great story mate look forward to your updates.

BIG D

    

8Back to top Go down   Hello from NZ Empty Re: Hello from NZ Sun Dec 01, 2013 9:13 am

moose97

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Welcome! Looking forward to hearing more from you...


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9Back to top Go down   Hello from NZ Empty Re: Hello from NZ Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:11 pm

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I came across your youtube clip sone time ago Jay and thoroughly enjoyed it. Good luck with the plans for the K and welcome to the forum.

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"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." - St. Augustine from 1600 years ago & still true!

K1 - 1989 - AKA Titan (unique K1/K1100RS hybrid by Andreas Esterhammer)
K1100RS - 1995. AKA Rudolf Von Schmurf (in a million bits)
K100RS - 1991 AKA Ronnie. Cafe racer project bike
K75RTP - 1994
K75C - 1991 AKA Jim Beam. In boxes. 
K1100LT 1992 - AKA Big Red (gone)
K100LT - 1988 - AKA the Bullion brick. Should never have sold it.
    

10Back to top Go down   Hello from NZ Empty Re: Hello from NZ Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:43 pm

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I too saw your clip a while back and was really impressed by your skill, you deserved to win riding like that!
Regards,
K-BIKE

    

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