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by johnlondon1982
Tue Jul 04, 2017 10:15 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Help me identify these calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 1721

Re: Help me identify these calipers

Thought a such. Will buy some up shortly
by johnlondon1982
Sun Jul 02, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Help me identify these calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 1721

Re: Help me identify these calipers

Haha, now now boys! Quick question, realised the guy I bought these calipers off didn't include the pad retaining clips (https://www.cmsnl.com/product…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Fri Jun 30, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Help me identify these calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 1721

Re: Help me identify these calipers

Ohhhh, did he buy a GSXR or something...oh wait...not a Fireblade is it?!
by johnlondon1982
Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:18 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Help me identify these calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 1721

Re: Help me identify these calipers

Ta

I signed up to FlickR, very good interface - the URL for linking is a pain, though. Takes a smidge of editing.

Completely off topic, is Hash stil…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Help me identify these calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 1721

Re: Help me identify these calipers

It's radial, though - right? i know radial MC size isn't related to axial MC size. Trying to figure out why my F4i lever is so ridiculously rock solid…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Thu Jun 29, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Help me identify these calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 1721

Re: Help me identify these calipers

Actually, can anyone tell me the master cylinder size on the R1/R6's with these silver/gold spot calipers?

I noticed the pic links are broken, here …login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Help me identify these calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 1721

Re: Help me identify these calipers

Thanks guys, ordered some 05 (I think) bleed nipples. I kinda assumed they were all the same tbh but there's a plethora of options on Ebay etc. I'm le…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Help me identify these calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 1721

Re: Help me identify these calipers

Lee in scunny wrote:They are 04-06 r1 calipers.
Lee.
My 06 R1 had gold spots. I imagine there's absolutely no difference in them, but would rather k…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Help me identify these calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 1721

Re: Help me identify these calipers

Heeeey man! Yeah I know, eons. I keep eyeing up R1's but then I remember I ride 4.5 miles to work and it'd be an absolute waste. Hope you're well anyw…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:56 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Help me identify these calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 1721

Re: Help me identify these calipers

Actually, got a slightly closer one here:

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by johnlondon1982
Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:55 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Help me identify these calipers
Replies: 28
Views: 1721

Help me identify these calipers

Hi all! Long time no speak, I never ended up buying another R1 after mine was stolen, so I ended up fading away...and alas, I've not bought another on…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Noisy exhaust.
Replies: 53
Views: 1814

Re: Noisy exhaust.

my VFR exhaust is definitely illegal, it literally says "RACE USE ONLY" on the side and it sounds absolutely rank, like rancid loud. Never thought I'…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Noisy exhaust.
Replies: 53
Views: 1814

Re: Noisy exhaust.

Certainly sounds like you have been stitched up. Id be tempted to get some advice before you do anything. As far as im aware there isnt a legal noise…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Noisy exhaust.
Replies: 53
Views: 1814

Re: Noisy exhaust.

This thread has made my piss boil. On one hand, the police act like bellsniffs but have a reason - have you met Joe public? Most are utter wankers. Bu…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:56 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Cheeky ask (for people in London)
Replies: 1
Views: 435

Cheeky ask (for people in London)

Has anyone got a motorcycle battery charger I can borrow in the London area? Trying to bring one back to life instead of having to pay out for a new …login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Sat Jun 27, 2015 7:28 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Dunlop qualifiers for cheap
Replies: 13
Views: 890

Re: Dunlop qualifiers for cheap

Aaaah ok, I'm not massively clued up about tyres tbh
by johnlondon1982
Sat Jun 27, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Dunlop qualifiers for cheap
Replies: 13
Views: 890

Dunlop qualifiers for cheap

Alright lads!?

Dunlop qualifier D209's front and rear for £100...will probably help someone out like!

http://www.mandp.co.uk/index.php/defaul ... tylogin to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Mon May 25, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: best track & road tyres?
Replies: 34
Views: 1091

Re: best track & road tyres?

Hi again, Yeah...as mentioned, not after the latest millisecond saving tyres that require razor sharp riders. I've never done a track day before but d…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Sun May 24, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: best track & road tyres?
Replies: 34
Views: 1091

best track & road tyres?

Wassaaaaaaaaaaaap! Mrs has paid for me to have a track day with one to one training (woop) - I've bought a shed for the day which I'm giving to a mate…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Thu May 07, 2015 6:25 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The red wanker
Replies: 30
Views: 1761

Re: The red wanker

Here ya go mate!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Morgan-Carbtu ... 2c786b5b08" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Mon May 04, 2015 10:22 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The red wanker
Replies: 30
Views: 1761

Re: The red wanker

Thanks guys, I imagine a lot of people think I'm a bit nuts for doing this...but in all honesty it hasn't destroyed my bank balance, the respray was o…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Sun May 03, 2015 10:00 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The red wanker
Replies: 30
Views: 1761

Re: The red wanker

haha I don't mind a bit of washing!! I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a good R1, fingers crossed the right one swings my way this summer
by johnlondon1982
Sun May 03, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The red wanker
Replies: 30
Views: 1761

Re: The red wanker

Little bit of an update on the red bike, had a few minor changes recently... http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/chickenpot/red%20vfr/IMAG0721_zp…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:03 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Riding advice?
Replies: 15
Views: 730

Re: Riding advice?

Yeah I was informed by a chap at Reactiv that they are built to order, looking forward to it. I've managed to do some very nice things to the bike so…login to view the rest of this post
by johnlondon1982
Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Riding advice?
Replies: 15
Views: 730

Re: Riding advice?

Pete, was that a VFR you put the hyperpro on? I've got a Maxton set of forks ready to go on along with some brembo calipers, I'll be buying a hyperpr…login to view the rest of this post