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by orangebud
Mon Jun 25, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 4c8 exup cover bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 1385

Re: 4c8 exup cover bolts

Thanks polar
by orangebud
Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:47 am
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 4c8 exup cover bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 1385

4c8 exup cover bolts

Annoyingly my exup cable has snapped. Its the bottom ine so the valve is stuck open, so its not the end of the world, but I'm in the process of replac…login to view the rest of this post
by orangebud
Wed Mar 14, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: New brake lines and bleed nipple on a 4c8
Replies: 12
Views: 1714

Re: New brake lines and bleed nipple on a 4c8

Reckon you are right Boz, i'm going to give it a miss
by orangebud
Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:10 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: New brake lines and bleed nipple on a 4c8
Replies: 12
Views: 1714

Re: New brake lines and bleed nipple on a 4c8

Thanks all. Should be straightforward. I'll let you know how i get on
by orangebud
Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:03 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: New brake lines and bleed nipple on a 4c8
Replies: 12
Views: 1714

Re: New brake lines and bleed nipple on a 4c8

Just straightforward stainless replacements.

Ive seen some people advocating a twist of PTFE tape on the thread, is that necesary, or should they ju…login to view the rest of this post
by orangebud
Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:32 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: New brake lines and bleed nipple on a 4c8
Replies: 12
Views: 1714

New brake lines and bleed nipple on a 4c8

So i'm about to fit new brake lines before a day at Silverstone next month. I thought I'd put some nice shiny new bleed nipples on while I'm at it. Be…login to view the rest of this post
by orangebud
Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: About to buy an 07 R1
Replies: 38
Views: 3062

Re: About to buy an 07 R1

I had the flas done with the exup fitted. Only difference from stock is the decat pipe and a k&n air filter, even the end cans are original. Worked br…login to view the rest of this post
by orangebud
Fri Jul 21, 2017 7:07 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: About to buy an 07 R1
Replies: 38
Views: 3062

Re: About to buy an 07 R1

Oh, and any more than 37 rear tyre pressure has the back end spinning pulling away from traffic lights. 36 is definitely the way to go.
by orangebud
Fri Jul 21, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: About to buy an 07 R1
Replies: 38
Views: 3062

Re: About to buy an 07 R1

I'd echo what PJC said. Mike's flash tune made all the difference to mine. Still has a small lag going from a closed throttle but it tranformed the bi…login to view the rest of this post
by orangebud
Wed May 24, 2017 11:27 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4C8 Stem Nut Help
Replies: 10
Views: 1629

Re: 4C8 Stem Nut Help

Did you get one? I'd be interested to know your thoughts. I was thinking of getting one myself.
by orangebud
Sat Sep 17, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: How to remove cat help?
Replies: 11
Views: 1605

Re: How to remove cat help?

People gave me some handy hints on the thread i started.

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Reflash for you n…login to view the rest of this post
by orangebud
Sat Sep 17, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: How to remove cat help?
Replies: 11
Views: 1605

Re: How to remove cat help?

The gaskets are between the cat and the end cans, as i remember. I reused them and they were a swine to get back on but havent been blowing since.
by orangebud
Fri Sep 16, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Battery confusion
Replies: 12
Views: 1727

Re: Battery confusion

Magic. I'll get one ordered.
by orangebud
Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:19 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Battery confusion
Replies: 12
Views: 1727

Re: Battery confusion

It is, but my eBay search also came up with YT12B, so i thought I'd see if anyone happened to know.
by orangebud
Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:09 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Battery confusion
Replies: 12
Views: 1727

Re: Battery confusion

I am right in thinking its a YTZ10S, isn't it? As i say I'm away from home and can't check.
by orangebud
Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Battery confusion
Replies: 12
Views: 1727

Re: Battery confusion

Thanks all, I'm away from home at the minute but i think I'll just get a new battery when i get back. I'm presuming thats the problem as its only star…login to view the rest of this post
by orangebud
Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:21 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Battery confusion
Replies: 12
Views: 1727

Re: Battery confusion

Thanks, I'll get a new battery ordered. I hope it lasts for today, the sun is shining, the boy is in nursery and I've got the day off. Best make the m…login to view the rest of this post
by orangebud
Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: How to remove cat help?
Replies: 11
Views: 1605

Re: How to remove cat help?

A lot of swearing in my case. Theres a wire gasket with solder that holds the pipe on pretty tight, but it will shift eventually.
by orangebud
Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Battery confusion
Replies: 12
Views: 1727

Battery confusion

Hello all. I have a battery/electrical problem. I've had a flat battery a couple of times in the last month. The last time i charged it fully overnigh…login to view the rest of this post
by orangebud
Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Hooray for Velox Racing!
Replies: 4
Views: 1288

Hooray for Velox Racing!

So, i got my reflashed ECU back a couple of weeks ago, and its transformed the bike. I'm at work so i'm not going to post a full and gushing review, b…login to view the rest of this post
by orangebud
Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Simmi performance , Consett , Co.Durham
Replies: 6
Views: 765

Re: Simmi performance , Consett , Co.Durham

I bought a slip on for the SV from them 5 years ago.

Service was good, price was excellent and the can is nice on the SV, but probably not posh enou…login to view the rest of this post
by orangebud
Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Yet another decat thread
Replies: 20
Views: 1501

Re: Yet another decat thread

Oh, and a big thanks for all the tips and help! Its much appreciated
by orangebud
Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Yet another decat thread
Replies: 20
Views: 1501

Re: Yet another decat thread

That is a top tip and very well explained. Unfortunately i only saw it after I'd fitted the pipe (unnecessarily twisting the wire on the lamda sensor)…login to view the rest of this post
by orangebud
Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:09 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Yet another decat thread
Replies: 20
Views: 1501

Re: Yet another decat thread

PJC wrote: It can't be that hard,
Yup, thats what i thought. Famous last words!
by orangebud
Sat Apr 16, 2016 7:20 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Yet another decat thread
Replies: 20
Views: 1501

Re: Yet another decat thread

Well thats my sunday mapped out. :angry-banghead:
Banging away like an armed policeman.
I'm going to try some oil too. It can't hurt.…login to view the rest of this post