Tech Talk: Build Your Own Supersport Bike
Remember when you learned about the concept of “sharing” in kindergarten? Well, Supersport rider Nolan Lamkin has never forgotten that important life lesson. He’s one of the most generous riders in the MotoAmerica paddock, in fact.
Lamkin is sharing his complete build sheet for the Yamaha YZF-R6 that he will race in this year’s MotoAmerica Supersport Championship. He includes a parts list, detailed photos, and even direct links to most of the components that make up his 2021 race bike, so you can study the list and photos, click on the links, and get all the stuff you need for your own build.
Here’s the rundown:
1. Controls
Throttle
Robby Moto Competition Throttle
Source: Robby Moto Engineering
Handlebars
Zeta Flight Clip-Ons
Source: Cycle Gear
Clutch Lever
Galespeed Adjustable Clutch Lever
Source: Graves Motorsports
Front Brake Lever
Galespeed 17 VRC
Source: Graves Motorsports
Grips
Domino MotoGP Grips
Source: Cycle Gear
Brake Lever Guard
Source: Cycle Gear
Rearsets
Graves Motorsports Rearsets
Source: Cycle Gear
2. Electronics
Wiring Harness
YEC Kit
Source: Attack Performance
ECU
YEC Kit
Source: Attack Performance
Auto Blip
TransLogic Blip-Assist Throttle Blipper
Source: Superbike Unlimited
Battery
Full Spectrum Power Pulse IPT P.1
Source: Full Spectrum Power
Handlebar Switches
OEM switch assembly on left handlebar. Motion Pro switch assembly on right handlebar. Auxiliary momentary switch adjacent to dash for changing engine modes (switches had to be rewired to function with the YEC Kit wiring harness)
Tail Light
Source: Amazon
3. Data System
Datalogger
Source: Superbike Unlimited
Sensors
AiM Sports Front Potentiometer
AiM Sports Front Brake Pressure Sensor
Lambda Sensor (Air-Fuel Ratio)
CAN BUS Connector
GS Dash
Source: Superbike Unlimited
Source: Pegasus Auto Racing
Front Potentiometer Upper Mount
Robby Moto Potentiometer Mount
Source: Robby Moto Engineering
Rear Potentiometer Upper Mount
Blue River Machining Potentiometer Mount
Source: Blue River Machining
Rear Potentiometer Lower Mount
McMaster-Carr M4 x 12mm Male-Female Threaded Standoff
Source: McMaster-Carr
4. Suspension
Front Forks
Öhlins FKR
Rear Shock
Öhlins TTX
Captive Pieces
Upper Shock Clevis
Lower Shock Clevis
Dog Bones
Source: FuziMoto
5. Steering Damper
Damper
Öhlins
Steering Damper Mounts (include steering stops for the air snorkel)
Source: HSBK Racing
6. Brakes
Brake Pads
EBC GPFAX
Source: Cycle Gear
Brake Rotors
EBC VEE rotors
Brake Reservoir Mount
Source: iOneMoto
7. Engine
Exhaust System
Graves Motorsports Full Exhaust
Source: Cycle Gear
Air Filter
OEM (intake funnel and guard removed)
Sprockets
Vortex
Source: Cycle Gear
Case Covers
GB Racing
Source: Cycle Gear
Chain
RK
Oil Filter
OEM
Oil Drain
Stahlbus Quick Drain
Source: Stahlbus-us.com
Engine Oil
Motorex
Source: Cycle Gear
8. Cooling
Radiator
OEM
Lamkin is not currently using a lower radiator because the Sharkskinz lower fairing he uses is filled in, which directs air flow into the radiator instead of through the pipe.
Hoses
Source: Samco/RaceBikeBitz
9. Quick-Change Rear Wheel
Complete Fast Frank Racing Kit
Source: Superbike Unlimited
Wheel Guide
Source: Superbike Unlimited
Captive Rear Brake Caliper
Source: Superbike Unlimited
Chain Tab
Source: Superbike Unlimited
Rear Stand Lifters
Source: Superbike Unlimited
10. Bodywork
Sharkskinz
Source: iOneMoto
Seat Riser
FuziMoto (Nolan Lamkin spec)
Source: Fuzzy
Windscreen
Zero Gravity
Source: Cycle Gear
11. Chassis
Front Fairing Stay
Source: North East Cycle Outlet
Rear Subframe
Source: North East Cycle Outlet
A final note from Lamkin: “Thank you so much for reading all about my 2021 Supersport Yamaha R6 build. I hope you’re able to learn something from it, and that I could help in some way.”
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