 GDRacing Canada's track warrior, a Honda RC51 SP2, proved itself during its debut 2010 season. Chassis and engine development gave huge returns in performance and handling during the 2011 season.
[GDRacing Canada rider Glenn Cauley during the 2011 RACE season]:
"Collaborating with various UK and American companies & individuals during the 2010/2011 off-season allowed us to make intelligent and well-informed decisions where to invest in our Honda RC51 SP2 racebike. With a focus on improving engine performance and reliability, major engine components were sourced and we worked with award-winning KWS Motorsports to do the head work. Legendary exhaust fabricator Mark McDade (formerly of Muzzy Kawasaki) designed an incredible full race 2-into-1 exhaust system, and coupled with the new larger CF open airbox and intake snorkel would allow the big twin to breath much better and get the power to the ground. The choice for final (total) re-assembly and tuning was a no-brainer; Z1 CycleTech in Toronto, Ontario who has extensive experience with the RC51 big twin. Dyno numbers were very impressive to say the least, with room for even more improvement. Chassis development included a refresh of the Traxxion Dynamics AK-Gas forks (superior to Ohlins) and replacing the aging Fox Racing shock with a new hi-tech Elka 3-clicker shock... the handling difference was enormous. All-in-all we made intelligent decisions on how to develop the racebike, and it certainly paid off. "
[What's an "SP2" ?]
- Chassis :
- Traxxion Dynamics AK-Gas front forks
- Elka rear racing shock - 3-way adjustable piggyback & remote adjustor (tuned by Accelerated Technologies)
- Hyperpro RSC steering damper
- Engine & Transmission :
- Engine development in collaboration with:
- Roger Ditchfield, Revolution Racing (UK)
- Damon Stewart (WSMC, CVRA)
- KWS Motorsports (USA)
- Z1 CycleTech (Toronto, Ontario)
- TurnOne CF hi-flow intake snorkel
- TurnOne CF open airbox
- CP custom-designed pistons
- Carrillo conrods
- HRC valve springs & seats
- Kibblewhite Ti valve retainers
- Kent Performance Cams (UK) billet adjustable camshafts
- PAIR valve block-off plates
- Ignition coil conversion set
- Soft rev limit eliminator
- Circuit 1 racing clutch case cover
- Nova Racing UK close-ratio racing transmission w/ Superfinished gears & layshaft
- Yoyodyne slipper clutch
- Barnett racing clutch springs
- Barnett clutch stack shims
- Factory Pro EVO Shift Star Kit
- HM Quickshifter (works with PC3usb)
- Honda HP4 Hi-performance Semi-synthetic Oil 10w40 (w/o moly)
- Exhaust :
- Custom-fabricated 2-1 SS full race exhaust system
- AreaP CF muffler w/ machined endcaps
- Sato Ti pipe hanger
- Fuel Management :
- Drivetrain :
- DID 520 ERV3 racing chain
- Drive Systems USA Superlite hardened steel front sprocket
- Renthal Ultralight & AFAM hardened alloy sprockets
- Controls:
- FP Racing "tactical" billet alu folding clutch lever
- WR BattleStep rearsets
- Billet rear brake reservoir
- H-E-L USA custom hi-performance hyd. clutch line
- Honda HRC 1/6 turn throttle tube
- Renthal roadrace grips
- Brakes:
- BrakeTech AXIS ductile iron front rotors (dry)
- Carrozzeria Works SS front rotors (rain)
- Brembo 19x20 radial front brake master cylinder
- H-E-L USA custom hi-performance brake lines
- Nissin radial calipers (CBR) w/ custom radial mounting brackets
- Ferodo racing brake pads: CP211 (dry), XRAC (rain)
- Carrozzeria Works floating rear rotor
- Carrozzeria GP Brembo rear caliper relocator kit
- Wheels:
- Carrozzeria Tri-R forged alu wheels
- Tires:
- Dunlop slicks (dry)
- Pirelli Turbine Rain (rain)
- Bodywork:
- Sharkskinz Racing Bodies bodywork
- TurnOne CF radiator air scoops
- TechSpec gripster grip pads
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