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by The Tot
Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Clutch boss
Replies: 4
Views: 1267

Re: Clutch boss

On the 2 4C8 engines I've had, both had issues with the clutch damper springs that mounts into the clutch boss. If your clutch rattles, it's bound to …login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: M7RR front tyre wear
Replies: 38
Views: 1955

Re: M7RR front tyre wear

Thought I'd chip in 8 months later after getting shot of the S20 eventually (I was expecting new tyres in spring, but goes to show how much I haven't …login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Sat Dec 19, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Home DIY Tyre Change
Replies: 3
Views: 579

Re: Home DIY Tyre Change

I was looking at something similar to that from MAX2H. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvbI6Nqb_DM5FgYf3kpscQ They also had something similar from X…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Home DIY Tyre Change
Replies: 3
Views: 579

Home DIY Tyre Change

Morning all, I've been deliberating as to whether or not to pull my finger on the trigger and start doing my own tyre changes. Between my R1 and Fazer…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Fri Dec 18, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: kawasaki ZX 25R 250cc. who would not want a go on one of these screamers.
Replies: 4
Views: 670

Re: kawasaki ZX 25R 250cc. who would not want a go on one of these screamers.

You've got it all wrong guys!!!! The new ZXR250 won't hold a candle to what I was hooning about on 15 years ago! The soft redline came in at 18500rpm …login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Fri Dec 18, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of your bike
Replies: 1148
Views: 49720

Re: Pics of your bike

I would say, it got used alright! I was doing a shakedown ride after dialing in the suspension for road use and after the clutch had been fitted, then…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:23 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: A mate is having clutch problems with his 4c8
Replies: 38
Views: 3394

Re: A mate is having clutch problems with his 4c8

200 miles in with new steels and OEM friction plates including the judder spring assembly, it's been pulling fine under different loads and transients…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:18 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of your bike
Replies: 1148
Views: 49720

Re: Pics of your bike

I haven't been posting here for a while because my R1 has spent the last 2 years waiting for spare parts for an engine rebuild after the big end went,…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:30 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: M7RR front tyre wear
Replies: 38
Views: 1955

Re: M7RR front tyre wear

I was reading that with quite the interest. The only reason why I was considering the M7RR was for the occasional track day. I got on well with the S2…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:27 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: M7RR front tyre wear
Replies: 38
Views: 1955

Re: M7RR front tyre wear

I didn't fancy bumping up this post, but I've got my 4C8 back on the road after 2 years of engine rebuilds gone wrong and was interested to see the co…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: A mate is having clutch problems with his 4c8
Replies: 38
Views: 3394

Re: A mate is having clutch problems with his 4c8

Every time I hear a clutch rattling on my 4C8 I'm always convinced it's the "spider spring". I've had 2 clutches fail on my original engine. Bought a …login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:51 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?
Replies: 18
Views: 1848

Re: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?

I managed to unscrew the bolts from the basket, but I don't think I'll be bothering with them https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/39083521_2…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:32 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?
Replies: 18
Views: 1848

Re: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?

OK, this just happened https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/38665129_206312216896484_2120219560677212160_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=c956caec0fa3b8b67…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?
Replies: 18
Views: 1848

Re: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?

I just wanted to confirm with you guys that i've definitely interpreted the workshop manual correctly: 1) Judder spring sits on top of the spring seat…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Wed Aug 01, 2018 3:23 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?
Replies: 18
Views: 1848

Re: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?

Just to give closure to you guys who were following this topic, and also to help any newbs doing clutch changes for the first time. First issue was th…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:25 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?
Replies: 18
Views: 1848

Re: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?

When i last checked the basket 2 track days ago, there wasn't any sign of fretting or mechanical wear on the castellations or the inner surface. When …login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:21 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?
Replies: 18
Views: 1848

Re: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?

I can live with the fact that the 4C8 and 14B clutch baskets rattle since I've seen many a video showing the springs rattling, given that they're desi…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:24 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?
Replies: 18
Views: 1848

Slipping clutch, rattly noise, replacement clutch basket time? Sigma experience?

Hi guys, I'm having the regular issue that my clutch has started to slip after 8k miles. This would be the 3rd clutch the bike has been on in its 4500…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 4C8 - Ben Spies WSB Replica
Replies: 7
Views: 1816

Re: 4C8 - Ben Spies WSB Replica

The lugs and alignment were all over the shop. I didn't think about using a dzus fastner, even though i had spare springs and fasteners. Drilled a few…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Thu Jul 05, 2018 6:09 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of your bike
Replies: 1148
Views: 49720

Re: Pics of your bike

Image

One for me, and one for me + missus…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Thu Jul 05, 2018 5:52 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 4C8 - Ben Spies WSB Replica
Replies: 7
Views: 1816

Re: 4C8 - Ben Spies WSB Replica

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36339003_163924454468594_3055838041051496448_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=8101b1b7f7bc7146b1ce9b6916b1a08a&oe=5BA…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Fri Jun 01, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 4C8 - Ben Spies WSB Replica
Replies: 7
Views: 1816

Re: 4C8 - Ben Spies WSB Replica

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/33092155_135465210647852_4063225180128804864_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d7a587db07ac52a1c06746c5bf960636&oe=5BB…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 4C8 - Ben Spies WSB Replica
Replies: 7
Views: 1816

4C8 - Ben Spies WSB Replica

It's been a while since I last posted on here, but I've come back from hibernation and a late spring project. The last time you saw my bike, it was in…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Tue Aug 08, 2017 8:15 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Snetterton 300 - MSV - 06 Aug 17 - Shambolic
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

Re: Snetterton 300 - MSV - 06 Aug 17 - Shambolic

Had I known you were there, I would have said hi! We were in garage 17. I guess it might have been your van with the YamahaR sticker on it, because it…login to view the rest of this post
by The Tot
Tue Aug 08, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Snetterton 300 - MSV - 06 Aug 17 - Shambolic
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

Snetterton 300 - MSV - 06 Aug 17 - Shambolic

Just wanted to know if any of you were at Snett last Sunday. I figured that there might have been, given a few YamahaR decals on your vans and trailer…login to view the rest of this post