Whilst I’m rebuilding my K5 1000, resurrecting it after its rather inpolite introduction with the tarmac when a very drunk pedestrian decided that she was capable of taking on the full force of a moving motorcycle, I thought it would be good to add a few pictures here to show how it’s going. I’ve decided to call this project, V2.
It’s taking me some time to source all the components needed, as the bike had quite a few specialist items fitted before the accident, and I’ve also taken the opportunity to add a few more, preparing it for next years trackdays. There’s a few more items (Brembo braking components, crash bungs, PP Tuning rearset components, Woodcraft engine armour and some CF frame protection) to arrive before she’s complete again. I haven’t ridden her since the accident and can’t wait! Even with the crappy weather we have at the mo.
I was very lucky that there was no chassis damage, the items that were damaged were mainly cosmetic, though the list of items was extensive. I’ve repaired most of the damage before the pictures you see below.
Here’s some snaps, and commentary:
AFAM Racing X-ring chain & sprockets, in an aggressive -1/+1 gearing setup. I wasn’t topping-out in top gear at Snetterton this year, with the clock reading 182mph down the back straight, so I believe there’s a power reserve left which will mean the bike won’t lose out on much top end speed (K5’s are restricted to 187mph anyhow), this gearing will mean she’ll drive MUCH harder through the gears.
All naked! Waiting for an oil-filter and other armoured Woodcraft engine covers to allow me to put the rest of the new fairings on. The wire hanging around the RHS air-intake is for the onboard video bullet-camera.
Most of the front-end is new, as this is where the bulk of the impact was. The mirrors are damaged and need replacing, unfortunately. The Renthal race grips are new, and aren’t anywhere near as light in person, the camera flash makes them stand out, oddly. Tank damage is out of view on the LHS.
Ohlins steering damper needed replacing after the previous one was bent in the impact.
New Woodcraft armoured starter-gear cover. Losing original bolts doesn’t look good, as you can see, doh 
The replacement tail fairing was begging for new decals, so the obligatory LB ones went on, plus some chrome-look ‘1000’ decals to add a unique look to the bike. I also had these fitted to my K4 750 and was very happy with them, so thought it’d be nice to continue part of the theme.
looking good jay 
