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by fewksie
Sat Jun 13, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Exup cable snapped
Replies: 5
Views: 1333

Re: Exup cable snapped

Sorted for now. I've used lock wore to keep it open and then il find some cables when I can. Thanks all!

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by fewksie
Sat Jun 13, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Exup cable snapped
Replies: 5
Views: 1333

Re: Exup cable snapped

LTNS buddy You can wire it open if thats what you want . I think cables are around £35 from WeMoto for aftermarket ones , never tried them but some p…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:46 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Exup cable snapped
Replies: 5
Views: 1333

Exup cable snapped

Morning all. Gave the bike a clean yesterday and noticed that the top exup cable has snapped. Tried to remove the exup but the bolts are stripped. Don…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Sat May 04, 2019 4:44 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Rear wheel bearing change
Replies: 3
Views: 741

Rear wheel bearing change

Hi all. Sorry if this has been covered before couldn't find anything. So i replaced the front bearings over the winter but not the rear. I had a new t…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:05 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Diagnostics mode
Replies: 5
Views: 1336

Re: Diagnostics mode

Cheers mate I'll try the other way. I got no idea if it's an import I don't believe it is or I've never noticed if it is. Is there a difference? Che…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:53 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Diagnostics mode
Replies: 5
Views: 1336

Re: Diagnostics mode

It should work but cant remember if the kill switch needs to be off, key off hold down both buttons turn key on and count slowly to ten usually does …login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:18 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Diagnostics mode
Replies: 5
Views: 1336

Diagnostics mode

Hi all. I'm trying to test my TPS in diagnostics mode not done it before but I can't seem to get it to work. From what I read in the manual key is off…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:04 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: RIP Mum
Replies: 27
Views: 2151

Re: RIP Mum

Sorry to hear about your mom I cant imagine what that must be like. When my grandad passed away we planted a tree in the garden and it helped my mom a…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Leaking break bleed nipples
Replies: 12
Views: 1300

Re: Leaking break bleed nipples

Cheers all for the help. I did the rear.today and I thought I'd try it with the new nipple to see if that was the problem as it's so simple to.bleed.…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Thu Mar 21, 2019 12:30 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Leaking break bleed nipples
Replies: 12
Views: 1300

Re: Leaking break bleed nipples

Cheers all for the help. I did the rear.today and I thought I'd try it with the new nipple to see if that was the problem as it's so simple to.bleed. …login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New caliper seals now can't bleed
Replies: 8
Views: 987

Re: New caliper seals now can't bleed

Thanks everyone for your help. I had tried a large syringe and pulled it through and it helped but it just wasn't getting any pressure. Anyway I out t…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:03 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Leaking break bleed nipples
Replies: 12
Views: 1300

Re: Leaking break bleed nipples

Its odd to get leaking from the bleed nipples, as above but i would also try putting your original nipples back in as they may be a different thread …login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:22 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Leaking break bleed nipples
Replies: 12
Views: 1300

Leaking break bleed nipples

Just wondering if anyone can help. I have just put all new seals and bleed nipples on my brakes. All went fine seals went in well and had a good clean…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: When you're seriously bored......
Replies: 13
Views: 1270

Re: When you're seriously bored......

They look gleaming. When you put them all back together do you put red rubber grease on the pistons? Also sorry what do you put on the slider pins? T…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:20 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New caliper seals now can't bleed
Replies: 8
Views: 987

Re: New caliper seals now can't bleed

I fitted new seals to the calipers on my 08 r1. I have put it all back together and I have bled from the master cylinder then the calipers. I have no…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Tue Mar 12, 2019 7:42 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: New caliper seals now can't bleed
Replies: 8
Views: 987

New caliper seals now can't bleed

I fitted new seals to the calipers on my 08 r1. I have put it all back together and I have bled from the master cylinder then the calipers. I have no …login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Wed Mar 06, 2019 10:07 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: When you're seriously bored......
Replies: 13
Views: 1270

Re: When you're seriously bored......

When you've cleaned, polished, and waxed the bike to within an inch of its life, and need to find something else to do. I know, let's strip the calip…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Sat Mar 02, 2019 12:15 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Removing and cleaning the fuel pump mesh
Replies: 14
Views: 1773

Removing and cleaning the fuel pump mesh

In a week or so I intend to clean the mesh in the fuel pump to see if it makes a difference. Has anybody tried this? Also what's the best way to get …login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Sat Mar 02, 2019 12:07 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Starts first time but won't restart
Replies: 7
Views: 1457

Re: Starts first time but won't restart

Yamazingr1 wrote:Its the battery, had the same issue myself.
New battery should fix it
I had this issue also. New battery never had the problem since!…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Thu Apr 26, 2018 5:41 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: I'm a dad (again)
Replies: 9
Views: 957

I'm a dad (again)

Well I've not been on here much at all over the last year but hopefully with the new addition here and with the summer coming and the bike getting rea…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Thu Apr 26, 2018 5:17 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Cleaning air filter
Replies: 0
Views: 624

Cleaning air filter

Hi all. I've got a k & n air filter that need a cleaning. I've got the oil for it but not the cleaner. I've read about people using white spirit, i…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Thu Apr 26, 2018 5:16 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Leather Care
Replies: 7
Views: 834

Re: Leather Care

I use some warm soapy water to clean it and then apply beeswax to it to nourish it after. Gives it a nice soft feel after. Works for me. I also bought…login to view the rest of this post
by fewksie
Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:59 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: indicator plugs
Replies: 3
Views: 1100

Re: indicator plugs

I bought some ages ago, I think they were these. I can't copy the link so this is the eBay item number: 310302644172. Might help?

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by fewksie
Sat Feb 24, 2018 6:43 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Exup help
Replies: 3
Views: 1106

Re: Exup help

Thanks all. It's been having problems starting when warm after a short run and I didn't know if this might help. Pulling at straws now I think.


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by fewksie
Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Exup help
Replies: 3
Views: 1106

Exup help

Hi all. Just a quick question about the exup. I've read a lot of people remove theirs and put a plate their. Could I take the exup out and grind the p…login to view the rest of this post