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by donnynelson
Mon Oct 09, 2017 1:56 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: lost 5th
Replies: 0
Views: 1215

lost 5th

so at cadwell park saturday bike was fine for 4 sessions. went out for 5th session false neutral between 4th and 5th quick shifter fitted. did this 3 …login to view the rest of this post
by donnynelson
Wed Mar 22, 2017 12:36 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Speedo conector block problems
Replies: 18
Views: 1200

Re: Speedo conector block problems

have you checked the wire/clear connectors normally there is a red and i think yellow cable which is power cable that corrodes and messes up i think i…login to view the rest of this post
by donnynelson
Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:41 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: speedo trouble
Replies: 2
Views: 1106

Re: speedo trouble

sorted
after checking everything again
i disconnected the battery left it 15 mins
reconnected
hey presto all working again
by donnynelson
Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:21 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: speedo trouble
Replies: 2
Views: 1106

Re: speedo trouble

i can get hold of a 5vy speedo
checked all round internet and only one post that someone fitted 5vy speedo onto 4c8
direct replacement apparently
tr…login to view the rest of this post
by donnynelson
Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:14 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: speedo trouble
Replies: 2
Views: 1106

speedo trouble

hi got a problem with gauges
no digital display showing at all no tacho readings either
neutral light is still on
checked fuses and wires also conne…login to view the rest of this post
by donnynelson
Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Bazzaz tc unit
Replies: 4
Views: 1307

Bazzaz tc unit

Hi i have been looking at the bazzaz traction control unit for the 08 I understand how it works etc . Has anyone actually fitted one and used it on th…login to view the rest of this post
by donnynelson
Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:14 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: second gear problem done
Replies: 3
Views: 771

Re: second gear problem done

good piece of advice
makes the job easier

while the engine is still in the bike

remove the carbs by loosening the 4 x 3mm allen bangos
and leave t…login to view the rest of this post
by donnynelson
Mon Dec 21, 2015 12:37 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: second gear problem done
Replies: 3
Views: 771

second gear problem done

well i was dreading doing this looked so complicated and hard. but turns out it was a lot easier than everyone has made out. engine out in a few hours…login to view the rest of this post
by donnynelson
Tue Dec 08, 2015 9:45 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: R1 track gearing
Replies: 20
Views: 987

Re: R1 track gearing

i have a 4xv track bike cadwell park to many times to remember i use 2 different rear sizes if dry a 45t if wet go down to 43t i found with the 43 you…login to view the rest of this post
by donnynelson
Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:55 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 2nd gear parts/upgrades??????
Replies: 12
Views: 1674

Re: 2nd gear parts/upgrades??????

will a 5vy gear shaft fit in ????
by donnynelson
Wed Jun 10, 2015 1:06 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 2nd gear parts/upgrades??????
Replies: 12
Views: 1674

Re: 2nd gear parts/upgrades??????

cheers Mark
can i use the 5jj parts as in the cogs (dogs)on the 5jj have 5 holes instead of the 3 on the 4xv ones
by donnynelson
Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:18 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: 2nd gear parts/upgrades??????
Replies: 12
Views: 1674

2nd gear parts/upgrades??????

hi well the 2nd gear has started to go (4xv) so i want to change the gearbox or fix it is there any upgrades first to make it last longer and where ca…login to view the rest of this post
by donnynelson
Sun May 17, 2015 2:52 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: newbie
Replies: 11
Views: 910

Re: newbie

decatted already
akro pipes
no o2 sensor
commander 3 with custom map 171 on dyno
still just feels like there is lag on throttle though
might just be me being old school
by donnynelson
Sat May 16, 2015 8:27 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: newbie
Replies: 11
Views: 910

Re: newbie

cheers jompy
if i had to i would get rid of the 4c8 to be honest
not to keen on the fly by wire throttle feels like it has not got the same feel as pull the throttle and go it seems to have a instance of lag
by donnynelson
Fri May 15, 2015 2:59 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: newbie
Replies: 11
Views: 910

newbie

just thought i would say hi am on other sites under same name and looking around seems so are a few of you history tzr125 fzr600 thunderace r1 5pw thundercat -trackbike r1 4c8 r1 4xv-trackbike as you can see a bit of a yam man love em compared to anything else and so easy to work on much prefer my o...
by donnynelson
Fri May 15, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: Miles on your tyres
Replies: 37
Views: 2442

Re: Miles on your tyres

on the 4c8 metzeler racetecs k2 rear = 1000-1500 k1 front= 2000 run lower pressures in them aswell 30 front 26-28 rear had a k3 rear once £180 got 150…login to view the rest of this post