Sylva Striker R1
This site details the build of a Sylva
Striker powered by a Yamaha R1 Engine.
Current Status
Thinking Time
Planning
Engine
Specification
Ideas
Pre-Build
Donor Parts
Wheels
14 Jan 02 Sylva Visit and Order
The Build
22 Feb 02 Collecting the Kit
23 Feb 02 Skinning the Chassis
4 Mar 02 Exhaust Manifold
6 Mar 02 Upright Pre-Assembly
18 Mar 02 Engine Preparation
20 Mar 02 Rolling Chassis
30 Mar 02 Suspension Setup, Windscreen Surround
6 Apr 02 Gear Linkage, Brake Pipes
10 Apr 02 Half-Shafts
11 Apr 02 Carbs
18 Apr 02 Fuel Tank, Pump and Pipes
18 Apr 02 Rear Brake Calipers
16 May 02 Cooling
23 May 02 Dash
24 May 02 First Startup
3 Jun 02 Electrics
22 June 02 Master Cylinder
29 June 02 Carb Belmouths
9 July 02 Props
3 August 02 Clutch Cable
9 August 02 Throttle pedal and Cable
10 August 02 Bonnet and Nosecone
15 August 02 Still No Front Brakes!
17 August 02 Boot
26 August 02 Rear Arches
7 Sep 02 Rear Lights
9 Sep 02 Seats
2 Oct 02 Clutch Problem
23 Oct 02 Front Brakes
2 Nov 02 Silencer
23 Nov 02 Brooklands Preparation
30 Nov 02 Brooklands Airfield Day
25 Jan 03 More Rear Bodywork
15 Feb03 Painting
16 Feb 03 SVA Preparation
15 Mar 03 Painted
20 Mar 03 SVA
14-15 June 03 Le Mans
July 03 Hethel
August 03 Cadwell Park
31 August 03 Sizewell Autotest
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Feb 04 Sold
Misc
Costs
Weights
Links
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