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by 5Alive
Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:05 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 7k Error (no exup valve)
Replies: 24
Views: 3090

Re: 7k Error (no exup valve)

Mark YPVS wrote:On my 5jj when i fittted a full system i left the servo plugged in and just removed the cables ;) no error code as the servo pully stil
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by 5Alive
Fri Feb 28, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Carb strip/rebuild
Replies: 13
Views: 1186

Re: Carb strip/rebuild

Why do you need to strip them? Also they are a b1tch to get back on the inlet stubs properly. The little allen bolts that that tighten the rubber slee…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Thu Feb 27, 2014 3:14 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: hi frame insert problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1276

Re: hi frame insert problem

You can just replace them. I think there called rivnuts. You fit them in the hole and tighten up with a tool like a riveter ( or a nut and bolt ). Hop…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie from Gods Country.
Replies: 42
Views: 1390

Re: Newbie from Gods Country.

Welcome in from Yorkshire.

Gods own County. None of your Scottish rubbish. Think Hadrian. Not a bad fella really :lol:

Vote for Yorkshire independence in next years free vote.
by 5Alive
Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:38 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Exhaust studs / headder bolts
Replies: 9
Views: 1073

Re: Exhaust studs / headder bolts

I would direct the heat towards where the stud goes in. I wouldn't direct the heat to the stud as you want this to expand to a lesser extent than the…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:13 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Anyone in Derbyshire willing to help ?
Replies: 51
Views: 1358

Re: Anyone in Derbyshire willing to help ?

When refitting the tank you have not kinked a pipe have you. Can you hear the fuel pump priming? Is it getting fuel? Is it getting a spark at the plug…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Tue Feb 11, 2014 4:53 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What other YAMS ...........
Replies: 57
Views: 1441

Re: What other YAMS ...........

A couple of Hondas. (PF50MR2 Amigo2 - CB100N) First new bike TZR125 (H-reg)- Written off when my next door neighbor pulled out in front of me. Next bi…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Average Age Of A R1 Owner?
Replies: 109
Views: 2612

Re: Average Age Of A R1 Owner?

42 this year, but I have had it for over 13 years. :dance: It has been the longest thing in my life really. Even my eldest lad is only 12 years old.…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Wed Jan 29, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Just a great pic
Replies: 226
Views: 6548

Re: Just a great pic

the early days of "smokin the rear"(not 100% sure Randy was meaning to do it though :D ) http://estaticos.motociclismo.es/rcs/galerias/9123/imagenes/…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:57 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Why did you pick your user name?
Replies: 125
Views: 3310

Re: Why did you pick your user name?

When I first started work, there were two John's. I got called Johnny 5 after the film short circuit. My full Sunday name was Johnny 5 Alive. They use…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Bike cameras
Replies: 86
Views: 6759

Re: Bike cameras

Just bought a Hitachi HDSV01U HD from Argos. On offer at less than half price for £49.00. It looks good and gets good reviews. And at that price you c…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What modifications would you not make to your R1 or R6
Replies: 72
Views: 1903

Re: What modifications would you not make to your R1 or R6

LED lights all over the place. Sh*t and obviously fake carbon fibre stuck everywhere. Stupid flashing brake lights. :twisted:

Oh and wearing stupid f**cking m…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Wed Jan 08, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Near Misses?
Replies: 16
Views: 847

Re: Near Misses?

I can remember a few. A couple of years ago on my 2 year old Honda CBR600FM ( couple of years???) I was on my way to work in my overalls and leather j…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Blue 4xv good or bad
Replies: 23
Views: 1239

Re: Blue 4xv good or bad

I like the blue ones. Mine was a 2000 5jj in blue but painted the wheels white, the v on the front white and white number boards. The fact that one co…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: To make her your own
Replies: 116
Views: 3129

Re: To make her your own

A few things done to mine over 12 years of ownership. Polished frame and swingarm 5PW yokes Gilles Clip ons Ohlins front fork internals White Power r…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:28 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: UK Track bikes- questions/advice please
Replies: 6
Views: 982

Re: UK Track bikes- questions/advice please

Personally I'd register the bike in the UK so you get a V5 document, trackbikes with a V5 are easier to sell on in the future. This is also enable yo…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: To make her your own
Replies: 116
Views: 3129

Re: To make her your own

A few things done to mine over 12 years of ownership. Polished frame and swingarm Race clock brace 5PW yokes Gilles Clip ons Ohlins front fork interna…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:14 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Looking For New Helmet
Replies: 22
Views: 1197

Re: Looking For New Helmet

I crashed at Oulton Park and ground the front of the helmet and visor away on my Arai RX7, no injuries (head wise).I also high sided at Cadwell Park …login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Looking For New Helmet
Replies: 22
Views: 1197

Re: Looking For New Helmet

I crashed at Oulton Park and ground the front of the helmet and visor away on my Arai RX7, no injuries (head wise).I also high sided at Cadwell Park w…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Tue Oct 01, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Choke question
Replies: 5
Views: 1165

Re: Choke question

My 5JJ R1 doesn't normally use choke to start it. If it does it starts on choke with no throttle and then wants to taken off.
by 5Alive
Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:07 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What does this mean when buying tyres?
Replies: 11
Views: 6609

Re: What does this mean when buying tyres?

120/70ZR17 58W would mean :- 120 - Section width in mm 70 - Aspect ratio R - Radial 17 - Wheel diameter 58 - Max tyre load ( 236kg) W - Max speed (16…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Worst car you have ever owned
Replies: 55
Views: 1733

Re: Worst car you have ever owned

D reg Fiat Uno 60 ( conked out if you drove above 45mph and you had to park up and wait about 20 mins to set off again. If you drove below 45mph you d…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What does this mean when buying tyres?
Replies: 11
Views: 6609

Re: What does this mean when buying tyres?

120/70ZR17 58W would mean :- 120 - Section width in mm 70 - Aspect ratio R - Radial 17 - Wheel diameter 58 - Max tyre load ( 236kg) W - Max speed (169…login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 5pw Yokes
Replies: 4
Views: 1306

Re: 5pw Yokes

Thanks for the reply's. Was hoping the answer was any would do it as I can seem to find any number of later yokes, but not any 5PW one's :mrgreen:login to view the rest of this post
by 5Alive
Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Ouch.
Replies: 6
Views: 792

Re: Ouch.

Fooking ell. That has got to hurt :clap: :clap:login to view the rest of this post