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by Sloppy2ndGear
Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:50 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Newer engine in 5jj frame?
Replies: 3
Views: 1253

Newer engine in 5jj frame?

Hello everyone.

What's your thoughts on putting a newer engine in a 5jj frame. Have you heard of anyone doing it?

I guess the 4xv is nice and easy…login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Sat Jul 08, 2017 4:14 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Piston Ring Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 2495

Re: Piston Ring Kit

If your considering keeping the bike or your worried about the engine then keep your eye out for a bargain , they're still about but you either have …login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Sat Jul 08, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Piston Ring Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 2495

Re: Piston Ring Kit

yeah basically i am just going to keep an eye out and an ear to the ground for a decent engine. i spoke to a guy that said he has a r6 in his workshop…login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Thu Jul 06, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Piston Ring Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 2495

Re: Piston Ring Kit

Just seen this and not had a decent look yet http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-YZF-R1-engine-running-5JJ-2000-2001-/282539669307?hash=item41c8ad373b:g…login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Thu Jul 06, 2017 1:01 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Piston Ring Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 2495

Re: Piston Ring Kit

Apart from the cracks, the bores look in good condition. I do wonder if these are the cause of your hot starting problem though. I doubt that there w…login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Thu Jul 06, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Piston Ring Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 2495

Re: Piston Ring Kit

Ffs that's sh!t news bud :( Well you can either put it back together , run it and put up with the hot start issue , get a bottom end if you can find …login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Piston Ring Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 2495

Re: Piston Ring Kit

Ffs that's sh!t news bud :( Well you can either put it back together , run it and put up with the hot start issue , get a bottom end if you can find …login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Piston Ring Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 2495

Re: Piston Ring Kit

That's not good. It looks like the aluminum has cracked, which probably means serious overheating. Which cylinder had the low compression? Sent from …login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Wed Jul 05, 2017 4:13 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Piston Ring Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 2495

Re: Piston Ring Kit

Mine is 35k Oil in air box Smoky out the crankshaft breather But main problem was it wouldn't start when it was hot. Done a compression test and all …login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:33 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: doesnt want to start when hot
Replies: 17
Views: 1985

Re: doesnt want to start when hot

jompy wrote:I think mezzer is on about the problems with the bore liner flaking or the cracked bores that some people have reported :roll:
Hopefully it's
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by Sloppy2ndGear
Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:31 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Piston Ring Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 2495

Re: Piston Ring Kit

Mine is 35k Oil in air box Smoky out the crankshaft breather But main problem was it wouldn't start when it was hot. Done a compression test and all …login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Tue Jul 04, 2017 2:37 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: doesnt want to start when hot
Replies: 17
Views: 1985

Re: doesnt want to start when hot

BLOODY PISTON RINGS Have you stripped the engine and checked the bores? Engine is out. Just got to find time to take it apart and have a look. Probs …login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Tue Jul 04, 2017 2:35 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Piston Ring Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 2495

Re: Piston Ring Kit

No idea sorry, but why not OE? Sent from my SM-G9208 using Tapatalk Just the price from Yamaha is bloody scary lol I have been looking up piston kits…login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Tue Jul 04, 2017 10:29 am
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Piston Ring Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 2495

Re: Piston Ring Kit

Moise wrote:No idea sorry, but why not OE?

Sent from my SM-G9208 using Tapatalk
Just the price from Yamaha is bloody scary lol

I have been looking u…login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Tue Jul 04, 2017 10:27 am
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: doesnt want to start when hot
Replies: 17
Views: 1985

Re: doesnt want to start when hot

mezzer wrote:
Sloppy2ndGear wrote:BLOODY PISTON RINGS
Have you stripped the engine and checked the bores?
Engine is out. Just got to find time to take…login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: Piston Ring Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 2495

Piston Ring Kit

Hello everyone, long time since i have posted on here.

Does anyone have any preferences/ideas on piston ring kits and where to buy from?

I'm not rea…login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: doesnt want to start when hot
Replies: 17
Views: 1985

Re: doesnt want to start when hot

BLOODY PISTON RINGS
by Sloppy2ndGear
Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:15 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: doesnt want to start when hot
Replies: 17
Views: 1985

Re: doesnt want to start when hot

does anyone know why the valve clearences for the exhaust were revised to such a tight tolerance?

also is it better to be too loose then too tight?
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by Sloppy2ndGear
Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: doesnt want to start when hot
Replies: 17
Views: 1985

Re: doesnt want to start when hot

Hello i am back again :( This time the r1 wont start when hot. If its cold it starts up fine. It runs perfectly all day. But if you stop to get fuel …login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Sun Oct 30, 2016 2:47 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: doesnt want to start when hot
Replies: 17
Views: 1985

Re: doesnt want to start when hot

Could be valve clearances need adjusting, or I hate to say it... possibly cracked bore(s), hope it's not though My exhausts are measuring from left t…login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:32 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: doesnt want to start when hot
Replies: 17
Views: 1985

Re: doesnt want to start when hot

Thanks guys will look into it
by Sloppy2ndGear
Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:10 am
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: doesnt want to start when hot
Replies: 17
Views: 1985

doesnt want to start when hot

Hello i am back again :( This time the r1 wont start when hot. If its cold it starts up fine. It runs perfectly all day. But if you stop to get fuel o…login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Mon Oct 17, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: fly wheel removal
Replies: 7
Views: 1335

Re: fly wheel removal

Just to add the heat did not damage the stator but I did need a new flywheel obviously lol
by Sloppy2ndGear
Mon Oct 17, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: fly wheel removal
Replies: 7
Views: 1335

Re: fly wheel removal

I had this issue when doing my gearbox.

I ended up ripping the threads off the thing. Had to end up welding a massive nut onto it and then using a ma…login to view the rest of this post
by Sloppy2ndGear
Mon Oct 17, 2016 2:00 pm
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: What battery
Replies: 7
Views: 1456

What battery

Hi guys

Need some suggestions on a new battery for the r1

Also need some suggestions on a good cheap trickle charger

Thanks