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- Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:11 am
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: Overheating issue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 579
Re: Overheating issue
Temp is ok when riding but as expected when it has a steady flow of air. As soon as the bike is idle ( sat at a traffic light say) it begins to rise a…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:51 pm
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: Overheating issue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 579
Re: Overheating issue
Sorry guys.
Temperature increases by about 12 degrees C every 50 seconds whilst stationary.
Fans kick in at 105.
It never gets that high unless I …login to view the rest of this post
Temperature increases by about 12 degrees C every 50 seconds whilst stationary.
Fans kick in at 105.
It never gets that high unless I …login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:22 pm
- Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
- Topic: Overheating issue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 579
Overheating issue
Hi All, I know this is a long shot as not many post on here these days but running out of options before submitting. About a week ago my R1 (2009) shu…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Apr 23, 2018 4:25 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Back again
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1071
Back again
As you can imagine, I am beyond angry to have to be back here posting after only having the bike back for a measly week. On my way home ( not from a s…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:21 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Starting issues
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1566
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:15 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Starting issues
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1566
Starting issues
Update **** Turns out that although the 5VY spans across 2004-2006 models, the 04/05 models use different size starter motors [emoji849] The 2006 star…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Apr 05, 2018 3:55 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Starting issues
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1566
Re: Starting issues
Hi All, Turns out it was the starter motor! My mechanic took it apart & said it wasn’t salvageable 🤦🏻♂️ Managed to pick a low mileage second hand one…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Mar 28, 2018 8:13 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Starting issues
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1566
Re: Starting issues
I read that back & thou…login to view the rest of this postHorus-222_R1 wrote:Sounds like she just doesn’t like supermarkets. [emoji848][emoji3]
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- Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:21 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Starting issues
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1566
Starting issues
Hi All, Hope everyone is well :) Been a long time since I have needed to post but getting slightly desperate for answers now. Some mornings the bike s…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 6:50 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Stolen Pride & Joy
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1553
Re: Stolen Pride & Joy
Well she's back from the shop. New GoodRidge Brake Hose & a clean up! Now secured down with an anchor, 2 Oxford XL Hardcore chains, a mammoth chain ar…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Stolen Pride & Joy
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1553
Re: Stolen Pride & Joy
UPDATE! My bike has been found! I had a FB message from a friend who said his friend knew where it was, a picture confirmed it, I contacted the police…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Stolen Pride & Joy
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1553
Re: Stolen Pride & Joy
Cheers guys. Just so frustrating when you've saved month by month, upgrade by upgrade to have it stolen! Just waiting to hear back from insurance comp…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 10:44 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Stolen Pride & Joy
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1553
Stolen Pride & Joy
Thanks guys. Yeah I've plastered it all over FB & all the social media I'm on. I've reserved myself to the fact that it's probably long gone which suc…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:37 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Stolen Pride & Joy
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1553
Stolen Pride & Joy
Hi All, Been a while since I've posted on here & I apologise to Admin if this isn't allowed but I thought I would utilise as many options as possible.…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:46 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Faulty Lights/connection
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1140
Re: Faulty Lights/connection
Finally I've found the problem! A wiring loom located on the right hand air tunnel is faulty. There are broken wires inside & some of the terminals we…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 6:00 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Faulty Lights/connection
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1140
Re: Faulty Lights/connection
Absolutely love that Sam! 
That did make me smile!…login to view the rest of this post
That did make me smile!…login to view the rest of this post- Mon Nov 02, 2015 5:31 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Faulty Lights/connection
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1140
Faulty Lights/connection
Hey you lovely lot, So I'm riding along & suddenly realise that I have no lights & my gauge isn't working. With clear visibility I continue home & che…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Nov 29, 2014 9:16 am
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: SuperBike Super Sluggish
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1178
Re: SuperBike Super Sluggish
I think it's something to do with the fuel also. It's like the ratio is incorrect so the bike is struggling. Carbs were balanced, choke is working fin…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Nov 29, 2014 7:51 am
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: SuperBike Super Sluggish
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1178
Re: SuperBike Super Sluggish
No on both the value shims on the compression test! I am writing all of this down!
I can see the ££££££'s building up [emoji85][emoji17]
Cheers guy…login to view the rest of this post
I can see the ££££££'s building up [emoji85][emoji17]
Cheers guy…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:47 am
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: SuperBike Super Sluggish
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1178
Re: SuperBike Super Sluggish
Clarky I will look into that my good man [emoji106]
PJC - It sounds sluggish whilst it's running like it's JUST ticking over. When I let the clutch o…login to view the rest of this post
PJC - It sounds sluggish whilst it's running like it's JUST ticking over. When I let the clutch o…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:50 pm
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: SuperBike Super Sluggish
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1178
Re: SuperBike Super Sluggish
That comment made me laugh pretty loud! [emoji23]
My next thing was to renew the fuel pump & have the line flushed.
Electrical how?
Cheers…login to view the rest of this post
My next thing was to renew the fuel pump & have the line flushed.
Electrical how?
Cheers…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:18 pm
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: SuperBike Super Sluggish
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1178
SuperBike Super Sluggish
Hi All, I've mentioned before that my bike was stalling at the most inconsiderate of times, having a general loss of power & not starting first time. …login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Sep 23, 2014 11:57 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: R1 Re-Spray
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1570
Re: R1 Re-Spray
Job done! Need to invest in some decals now
- Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:22 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: R1 Re-Spray
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1570
Re: R1 Re-Spray
"Orange is gay" Haha!
Lamborghini Arancio Orange is beautiful but Ford Electric Orange is not!
Lamborghini Arancio Orange is beautiful but Ford Electric Orange is not!
- Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:39 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: R1 Re-Spray
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1570
R1 Re-Spray
So today I decided to do away with the burnt orange look & try white. Super happy with the results! http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/22/be6d91e…login to view the rest of this post