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- Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:15 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Yamaha 'Low Gloss Black' aerosol
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1221
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 2:34 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Yamaha 'Low Gloss Black' aerosol
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1221
Yamaha 'Low Gloss Black' aerosol
Dear All,
Does anyone know of a good UK based supplier that does aerosol provision of Yamaha Low Gloss Black (LBG) which is the paint used on black w…login to view the rest of this post
Does anyone know of a good UK based supplier that does aerosol provision of Yamaha Low Gloss Black (LBG) which is the paint used on black w…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:48 am
- Forum: Newbies
- Topic: Where ya from?
- Replies: 518
- Views: 39991
Re: Where ya from?
Harrogate, North Yorkshire. But confusingly work in Northampton for most of the weekdays.
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- Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:47 am
- Forum: Newbies
- Topic: Back after a long break!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2126
Back after a long break!
Dear All, I thought I'd go on the Newbies section to re-introduce myself, on the basis I've not been on for around 7 years! I owned a 4XV between 2003 and 2004, and then bought a 5JJ which I owned between 2015 and 2019 when I sold it to buy an S1000R. That has now gone because I've definitely grown ...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:12 am
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: 4XV/5JJ Fuel tank compatibility
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3238
Re: 4XV/5JJ Fuel tank compatibility
Bugger ...... but thanks for the prompt response.
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:04 am
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: 4XV/5JJ Fuel tank compatibility
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3238
4XV/5JJ Fuel tank compatibility
Following my earlier post about my 5JJ falling over and denting the tank .....
Is the 4XV tank the same as 5JJ with respect to shape and fitment?
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Is the 4XV tank the same as 5JJ with respect to shape and fitment?
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- Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:59 am
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: Inconsolable - dented fuel tank and scuffed tail
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1503
Re: Inconsolable - dented fuel tank and scuffed tail
Dented https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180415/1617311d613b7cd3734e8325b821dd56.jpg Dent repaired with pin puller https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Apr 14, 2018 4:47 pm
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: Inconsolable - dented fuel tank and scuffed tail
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1503
- Sat Apr 14, 2018 4:46 pm
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: Inconsolable - dented fuel tank and scuffed tail
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1503
Inconsolable - dented fuel tank and scuffed tail
All I took the trusty 5JJ to my local bike shop today for an MOT and new rear tyre in readiness for France. I collected it in my van. Like a bloody id…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Mar 31, 2018 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: European Breakdown Cover
- Replies: 1
- Views: 670
European Breakdown Cover
Chaps, Not been on here for ages! Outrageous! Anyway, in the first week of May I am riding the trusty 5JJ to central France from Blightly. Can anyone …login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:04 am
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: Oil Consumption - R1 5JJ
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1457
Re: Oil Consumption - R1 5JJ
Thanks for the advice all. As ever sensible level headed stuff. Think I'll check out the inside of the airbox to see how 'wet' it is and also the brea…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Sep 27, 2015 6:46 pm
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: Oil Consumption - R1 5JJ
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1457
Oil Consumption - R1 5JJ
Chaps, I've just completed a run from Harrogate to Luton and back to see the old man in hospital. It was a 379 mile round trip. Not the best of roads,…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Removing the sticky pads after new tyres and balancing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 621
Removing the sticky pads after new tyres and balancing
Gentlemen, Back from holiday and have treated the Blue Peril to a pair of new Pirellis. The mechanic has, understandably I suppose, left a lot of the …login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:42 pm
- Forum: R1 Specific
- Topic: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2043
Re: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
Had a wonderful 86 mile trip into the Yorkshire Dales this afternoon. The bike ran beautifully. I take it back - it is bloody quick! Front wheel went …login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:56 am
- Forum: R1 Specific
- Topic: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2043
Re: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
Alex, you are not the first person to do this and you won't be the last. I'm glad it's not as serious as you first thought. I know you won't do this …login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:10 am
- Forum: R1 Specific
- Topic: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2043
Re: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
Thanks Mark I've managed to completely drain the fuel tank so far by syphoning (everything now tastes of diesel). Just about to drain carbs - fiddly. …login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:38 am
- Forum: R1 Specific
- Topic: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2043
Re: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
OMG! I've just established the problem.
I cannot believe this.
I just checked the fuel receipt ....
I topped it up with diesel. ARGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!
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I cannot believe this.
I just checked the fuel receipt ....
I topped it up with diesel. ARGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!
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- Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:55 pm
- Forum: R1 Specific
- Topic: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2043
Re: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
You know what? Reflecting on the whole issue - I've never felt my 5jj was 'quick'. Its fast bike, but not quick. It doesn't scare me like my 4XV did -…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:17 pm
- Forum: R1 Specific
- Topic: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2043
Re: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
May be able to. It's clear that its very very poorly. I've tried it again in the garage - it turns over but isn't even trying to fire which is probabl…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 6:44 pm
- Forum: R1 Specific
- Topic: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2043
Re: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
Hi
Thanks for this - yes. I've just taken the rad cap off. It's FULL to the brim .......
Thinking piston or valve issue.
Going to compression te…login to view the rest of this post
Thanks for this - yes. I've just taken the rad cap off. It's FULL to the brim .......
Thinking piston or valve issue.
Going to compression te…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 5:39 pm
- Forum: R1 Specific
- Topic: R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2043
R1 5JJ - Engine Failure - Thoughts?
Gentlemen, Just under a fortnight ago I was explaining my delight at being a newbie here with my second R1 11 years after selling my first and having …login to view the rest of this post
Re: Hi Guys
Welcome.
Looking forward to the photographs!
Alex
Looking forward to the photographs!
Alex
- Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:42 pm
- Forum: Newbies
- Topic: Newbie! But second R1
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1128
Re: Newbie! But second R1
I have the originals! And the original pillion seat!
Well spotted!
The exhaust hanger is, I believe, an aftermarket part but made by Yamaha.
That's everything. Honest!
Alex
Well spotted!
The exhaust hanger is, I believe, an aftermarket part but made by Yamaha.
That's everything. Honest!
Alex
- Thu Jul 23, 2015 6:48 am
- Forum: Newbies
- Topic: Newbie! But second R1
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1128
Re: Newbie! But second R1
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- Thu Jul 23, 2015 6:46 am
- Forum: Newbies
- Topic: Newbie! But second R1
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1128
Re: Newbie! But second R1
Thanks. Great looking bike.
I had contemplated replacement levers, so thanks for the advice - some on eBay do look a tad cheap and nasty!
Plant to leave it standard otherwise. Will try and get pictures posted soon.
Thanks
Alex
I had contemplated replacement levers, so thanks for the advice - some on eBay do look a tad cheap and nasty!
Plant to leave it standard otherwise. Will try and get pictures posted soon.
Thanks
Alex