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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
That was basically an off but he just didn't let go of the bike. Amazing.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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???
- 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?
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Where did you find the replacements? I'd really…login to view the rest of this post
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: K&N or BMC cleaning kit
- Replies: 11
- Views: 614
- 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.
- 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
- 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?
- 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
I know this because I bought some Moto…login to view the rest of this post
- 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
- 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??
I bought a set of Titax …login to view the rest of this posttheculturalattache wrote:no,your right,not cheap.
i was just thinking a decent product that is cheaper than pazzo's or asv's.
- 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...
- 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???