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Rodrob
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 11:08 am: | 
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First off, I'm mot sure that there is "a problem". It's racing. Sometimes weird shit just happens.
However, life cycle is certainly a suspect in these cases, but I don't think so here. The failure was EXACTLY the same as Daytona and all those components and many others were replaced.
I think there is something about this particular motor as a system, that is causing very low probability convergent events, to be much higher. If the cause was simple, it would have been identified and fixed. Every motor, no matter how tight the tolerances, has its own unique characteristics of vibration, resonance, heat distribution, etc. To address that, the entire motor is being swapped. Thank you EBR.
I also want to reiterate that we were able to beat Aussie Dave on the GSXR 1000 that he is currently racing in AMA, with this motor in stock tune. Believe me when I say that we were on the rev limiter constantly (just listen to the video) and had 0 problems.
So if you are thinking about the 1190RS or some future variant as a street bike, you will, given your skill level, reliably smoke everything currently out there. If you decide to remove the extra base gaskets for more compression, you will still have at least .010" more clearance than the full race builds.
If anyone is serious about bying one of these (I mean really serious, like put down a deposit) and you have the appropriate track experiance, come to CA and you can take some laps on mine. Hold on!
(Message edited by Rodrob on April 25, 2012) |
Boogiman1981
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 11:11 am: |
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thanks for the update Rob. I hope that EBR is able to learn something when the failed engine is dissected. |
Fast1075
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 11:25 am: |
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Great news Rob! |
D_adams
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 11:34 am: |
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quote:To address that, the entire motor is being swapped. Thank you EBR.
Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Whistler
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 11:36 am: |
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Stand up stuff on all fronts. Good on all of you! |
Timebandit
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 02:10 pm: |
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This is great news, and just what we were all hoping for. Thank you EBR, and good luck to Rob/Shawn and the Team! |
99buellx1
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 02:29 pm: |
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I just contacted Shorai about getting a battery and mentioned that it is directly from their support of team Rob/Shawn/Crotchrocket.tv |
Rodrob
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 02:35 pm: |
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Thanks, that really helps! |
Reepicheep
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 03:08 pm: |
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I wonder how many Shorai's it would take to build an E-Bike? |
Rodrob
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 03:10 pm: |
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We are experimenting. |
Slaughter
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 06:30 pm: |
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OK - I guess it's now time to ask if you're needing experienced pit slaves at Sears Point. |
Kenm123t
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 08:16 pm: |
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Great News Rob Thanks Erik and EBR
Slaughter have fun Rob and Shawn are great to work with ! Can't wait to do it again |
Jetbuilder
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 10:10 pm: |
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Rob I am in NC where can I get a Shorai? I want to get a reduced size Battery for my 1125R
Red |
Rodrob
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 10:24 pm: |
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Jetbuilder, email Shawn at racetech@shorai.org. tell him you are one of the Badweb gang. He'll hook u up. |
Ratbuell
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 10:37 pm: |
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Out.
Standing. |
Torquehd
| | Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 12:22 am: |
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great news! glad to hear. |
Smoke
| | Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 06:29 pm: |
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sounds like good new Rob! i assume the bike will be coming to Cali with the E B R team. best luck!
tim |
Xb9er
| | Posted on Friday, April 27, 2012 - 05:36 pm: |
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This is great news Rob! I wasn't ready to see street plastics back on your bike. |
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