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by Moise
Sun Aug 24, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 4xv Project
Replies: 131
Views: 5209

4xv Project

Fitted the new rear disc and pads on Saturday and also found some bubbles in the brake fluid. I have a braided hose that's about the right length to r…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Brake pads
Replies: 14
Views: 1440

Re: Brake pads

I've had 4 different sets of pads on the rear of the ZZR1200 before finding something I was happy with - Brembo. I'll get a set for the R1 if I'm not…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Front discs rattle
Replies: 8
Views: 1128

Re: Front discs rattle

I found them on eBay, here is the present auction number 291212341630 Don't know if there the right size as I haven't measured mine yet but I think t…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: WorldWide Motorsport & Results
Topic: Marquez save.
Replies: 7
Views: 1430

Re: Marquez save.

You can find the whole thing frame by frame on YouTube.

That was basically an off but he just didn't let go of the bike. Amazing.
by Moise
Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: R1 Eletrics
Replies: 17
Views: 1323

R1 Eletrics

I'm not impressed with the quality of the cabling and connectors on my 4xv. I'm either not going to ride when it's wet (difficult in NZ!) or will spe…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Exhaust?
Replies: 31
Views: 1638

Re: Exhaust?

Thanks. It's not much more for the Mivv titanium can at the moment.
by Moise
Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:28 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Ebay can go F***k themselves
Replies: 13
Views: 839

Re: Ebay can go F***k themselves

That seems strange because you should always send the goods to the buyers address. I've not had many problems buying and selling online recently but y…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Chocolates from the petrol station today
Replies: 8
Views: 1083

Re: Chocolates from the petrol station today

You don't look bad for a retiree. What's next, motorcycle courier???
by Moise
Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:26 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Exhaust?
Replies: 31
Views: 1638

Re: Exhaust?

Too much choice, haven't ordered yet. Jompy, is your exhaust stainless or titanium?
by Moise
Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: R1 Eletrics
Replies: 17
Views: 1323

Re: R1 Eletrics

If you replace it, get a better connector! Something waterproof.
by Moise
Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:57 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Slip on cans on the cat pipe
Replies: 14
Views: 1195

Re: Slip on cans on the cat pipe

The cats won't affect the noise much, or performance for that matter. They don't restrict flow very much and the manufacturers would size them so that…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Front discs rattle
Replies: 8
Views: 1128

Re: Front discs rattle

The original discs are quite distinctive, I don't know of any aftermarket ones that look the same.

Where did you find the replacements? I'd really…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Front discs rattle
Replies: 8
Views: 1128

Re: Front discs rattle

They shouldn't wear out. I think mine failed because the rivet material was too soft - they only lasted about 4000 miles.
by Moise
Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Front discs rattle
Replies: 8
Views: 1128

Re: Front discs rattle

Rivets, the Americans call them buttons. The discs should be semi-floating, i.e. able to move but not loose. The rivets on my Made in China discs loos…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:49 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 4xv Project
Replies: 131
Views: 5209

Re: 4xv Project

We've been on holiday in Oz (Australia) for the last week, so not much progress. But the new disc and pads for the rear brake arrived while I was away…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: S1000RR Thoughts
Replies: 52
Views: 1693

S1000RR Thoughts

Apparently it doesn't take much to make them as quick as a RR. The rear shock isn't up to it but you can buy an Ohlins that plugs straight in to a con…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: K&N or BMC cleaning kit
Replies: 11
Views: 614

Re: K&N or BMC cleaning kit

:oops:
by Moise
Sat Aug 16, 2014 5:10 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: cam chain tensioner removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1889

Re: cam chain tensioner removal

Hmm, I've searched and found some interesting info. Hydraulic tensioners seem to be a great idea in theory but not so good in practice.
by Moise
Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: cam chain tensioner removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1889

Re: cam chain tensioner removal

Do 4xv tensioners tend to play up? My bike has a strange rattle at low revs which I first thought was the EXUP valve, but the valve certainly isn't l…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:39 pm
Forum: NewsRound - hosted by Bub Craven
Topic: MotoGP to be held in Wales 2015
Replies: 33
Views: 1926

Re: MotoGP to be held in Wales 2015

Does MotoGP really need a 3rd track where rain is almost certain?
by Moise
Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Which antifreeze
Replies: 23
Views: 1464

Which antifreeze

There are about 3 different versions of Motocool and they're not all low silicate. Factory Line should be OK.

I know this because I bought some Moto…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Thu Aug 14, 2014 2:14 pm
Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
Topic: Which antifreeze
Replies: 23
Views: 1464

Which antifreeze

As long as it's designed for bikes and not cars. Read somewhere that car antifreeze has a very high content of silicates. But I've also read elvis is…login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Thu Aug 14, 2014 2:04 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Bad Dog Levers - Any good??
Replies: 13
Views: 968

Re: Bad Dog Levers - Any good??

theculturalattache wrote:no,your right,not cheap.
i was just thinking a decent product that is cheaper than pazzo's or asv's.
I bought a set of Titax …login to view the rest of this post
by Moise
Thu Aug 14, 2014 2:54 am
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Front stand fail
Replies: 30
Views: 2538

Re: Front stand fail

The other issue with the Abba stand is that it won't work if you have swingarm crash protectors...
by Moise
Tue Aug 12, 2014 11:01 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: K&N or BMC cleaning kit
Replies: 11
Views: 614

Re: K&N or BMC cleaning kit

It won't make any difference. Do you think K&N cotton is any different to BMC cotton???