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by rob1966
Sun May 22, 2016 2:47 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Yamaha 4XV what to look for
Replies: 13
Views: 1173

Re: Yamaha 4XV what to look for

Check the EXUP valve moves and isn't seized solid. Once bought its worth stripping it and cleaning/lubing it. Might just be personal to my own bike, b…login to view the rest of this post
by rob1966
Sun May 22, 2016 8:48 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Exup Valve
Replies: 16
Views: 1347

Re: Exup Valve

There should be a bush and spacer on the far side. On my bike, the bush stays in place when you take the valve out. replied on the other thread , yes…login to view the rest of this post
by rob1966
Sat May 21, 2016 7:30 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: cam chain slap
Replies: 69
Views: 2579

Re: cam chain slap

Nice one Rob glad you've got it sorted . When you do the Exup make sure you have some easy-outs and a tap & die set because if the bolts holding the …login to view the rest of this post
by rob1966
Sat May 21, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Exup Valve
Replies: 16
Views: 1347

Re: Exup Valve

Got n=m bike back on the road recently after months off road due to tensioner failure. Its been down on power, really holding back (as in getting out …login to view the rest of this post
by rob1966
Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: cam chain slap
Replies: 69
Views: 2579

Re: cam chain slap

Nice one Rob glad you've got it sorted . When you do the Exup make sure you have some easy-outs and a tap & die set because if the bolts holding the …login to view the rest of this post
by rob1966
Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: cam chain slap
Replies: 69
Views: 2579

Re: cam chain slap

Well, I've found out how little spare time having a wife, 5 and 7 yr old boys, a full time job doing 60 hrs overtime plus a second one day a week job,…login to view the rest of this post
by rob1966
Fri Sep 11, 2015 6:42 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...
Replies: 125
Views: 16493

Re: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...

My Yamaha R1 4XV is....about to have the engine removed so I can swap cylinder heads.
by rob1966
Fri Sep 11, 2015 6:25 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: cam chain slap
Replies: 69
Views: 2579

Re: cam chain slap

Anyone know anywhere that does aftermarket valves cheaper? Aftermarket valves are still quite expensive, have a look at kibblewhite and ape stainless…login to view the rest of this post
by rob1966
Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: cam chain slap
Replies: 69
Views: 2579

Re: cam chain slap

Ah well, looking at a huge bill here. New tensioner in, cams timed up correctly, engine turning over with no bad noises. Done a compression test, No's…login to view the rest of this post
by rob1966
Sun Aug 16, 2015 6:11 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: cam chain slap
Replies: 69
Views: 2579

Re: cam chain slap

Thanks mate, I've seen the other one of ebay so I'll get that ordered tonight. Need some other bits and pieces from Yam, so once it's all sorted and b…login to view the rest of this post
by rob1966
Sun Aug 16, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: cam chain slap
Replies: 69
Views: 2579

Re: cam chain slap

Thanks Jompy, fingers crossed that I've gotten away lightly. Was the APE tensioner easy enough to actually fit/adjust? I'd tried getting at the tensio…login to view the rest of this post
by rob1966
Sun Aug 16, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: cam chain slap
Replies: 69
Views: 2579

Re: cam chain slap

I was on way home on the motorway and I noticed the noise as I slowed for a roundabout at the end of the slip road. There was a really loud rattle fro…login to view the rest of this post
by rob1966
Sun Aug 16, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: cam chain slap
Replies: 69
Views: 2579

Re: cam chain slap

:shhh: I think the key issue is that the op appears to have a tensioner problem and it's not that relevant whether it is hydraulic or manual. There a…login to view the rest of this post
by rob1966
Sun Aug 16, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: How Did You Find Us?
Replies: 207
Views: 24974

Re: How Did You Find Us?

Found this forum last year when I was Gooling for info on why the bike wouldn't change up from 2nd gear.