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by Paulo P
Thu Jul 28, 2016 12:58 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: colour scheme
Replies: 2
Views: 994

Re: colour scheme

That's spot on, thanks mate 8-)
by Paulo P
Thu Jul 28, 2016 10:32 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: colour scheme
Replies: 2
Views: 994

colour scheme

Hi, I need to get the tail section resprayed on my R1 but I just want to confirm that the standard paint name for my bike is Bluish White Cocktail #1/…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Sat Apr 16, 2016 11:05 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rev counter swap?
Replies: 11
Views: 1311

Re: Rev counter swap?

Fair enough, there are jobs I hate doing. I've fitted a set of 5jj clocks to my 4xv. Long story, I've written a How To guide in case anyone else ever…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:32 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rev counter swap?
Replies: 11
Views: 1311

Re: Rev counter swap?

Jompy managed it so it must be pretty easy to do. :D Jompy can probably solder, I absolutely hate soldering :lol: I have a mate who is an electronics…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rev counter swap?
Replies: 11
Views: 1311

Re: Rev counter swap?

I tried again this evening and it's definitely soldered to the PCB so I think I'll just live with this rev counter occasionally jumping, either that o…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Sat Apr 16, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rev counter swap?
Replies: 11
Views: 1311

Re: Rev counter swap?

Hi Jompy, Thanks for the reply, I hate soldering with a passion so I would rather not do that :x I think I will have another go at removing the rev co…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Sat Apr 16, 2016 11:01 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rev counter swap?
Replies: 11
Views: 1311

Rev counter swap?

Hi, When riding I can sometimes notice my rev counter jumping around in the midrange. I've got a spare set of clocks but the mileage would be out and …login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Mon Apr 11, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: How much are OEM 4XV mirrors?
Replies: 4
Views: 844

Re: How much are OEM 4XV mirrors?

US $98 each. http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1999/R1+-+YZFR1L/COWLING+1/parts.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return fa…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Mon Apr 11, 2016 2:57 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: How much are OEM 4XV mirrors?
Replies: 4
Views: 844

How much are OEM 4XV mirrors?

Hi,

I've discovered that the mirrors on my 4XV are aftermarket 5JJ ones and I can't find any decent condition genuine ones on eBay. Does anyone know …login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4xv tank prop stand
Replies: 10
Views: 1260

Re: 4xv tank prop stand

I use this :lol:

Image…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:50 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Got the Gixxer home
Replies: 16
Views: 667

Re: Got the Gixxer home

Love my GSXR 750 K7, that 600 is crying out to be an awesome track bike.
by Paulo P
Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:45 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Been offered a damaged gixxer as a track bike - any thoughts
Replies: 24
Views: 878

Re: Been offered a damaged gixxer as a track bike - any thou

PJC wrote:
Paulo P wrote:If you decide not to take it on and he still wants shot of it give me a shout, I may have someone interested.
You sir are 3rd
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by Paulo P
Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Been offered a damaged gixxer as a track bike - any thoughts
Replies: 24
Views: 878

Re: Been offered a damaged gixxer as a track bike - any thou

If you decide not to take it on and he still wants shot of it give me a shout, I may have someone interested.
by Paulo P
Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:19 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Been offered a damaged gixxer as a track bike - any thoughts
Replies: 24
Views: 878

Re: Been offered a damaged gixxer as a track bike - any thou

for £400 you're never going to go wrong the engine is probably worth double that on it's own and as said above the K6 & K7 didn't have power modes so …login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Found the perfect fuel tank prop
Replies: 2
Views: 435

Found the perfect fuel tank prop

Changed the air filter on my 4XV today and I don't know if Yamaha supply tank props like Suzuki do but I found the perfect solution

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:lol:…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:15 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: OEM key blank available from anywhere?
Replies: 20
Views: 1311

Re: OEM key blank available from anywhere?

My Silca keys look identical to that too apart from the Yamaha writing :D

It was only £12 odd delivered, well chuffed with that.…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Tue Aug 25, 2015 5:12 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: OEM key blank available from anywhere?
Replies: 20
Views: 1311

Re: OEM key blank available from anywhere?

I got home from work tonight and the postman had been :) http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/legacyturbo/3B9A5F71-7F88-432C-AE18-DAD30F832FA0_zpsvoil…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:50 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: OEM key blank available from anywhere?
Replies: 20
Views: 1311

Re: OEM key blank available from anywhere?

I called fowlers and they confirmed that they only sell genuine parts so I have ordered that key blank :dance: Thanks for the recommendation Gary.…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Sun Aug 23, 2015 2:46 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: OEM key blank available from anywhere?
Replies: 20
Views: 1311

Re: OEM key blank available from anywhere?

Sounds promising, I'd prefer a replacement key rather than having to replace the locks and the price looks reasonable to me.
by Paulo P
Sun Aug 23, 2015 1:25 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: OEM key blank available from anywhere?
Replies: 20
Views: 1311

Re: OEM key blank available from anywhere?

My 4XV has 2 keys but they are both aftermarket Silca ones and I am looking for a standard factory key but Yamaha no longer list them. Does anyone el…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Sun Aug 23, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Another newbie
Replies: 41
Views: 1747

Re: Another newbie

I've never ridden a TLS but I gather that they are a bit more of a handful than the TLR. I have barely ridden my TL, I'd have to move 3 other bikes to get it out lol.
by Paulo P
Sat Aug 22, 2015 11:56 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: So who's going to see this then
Replies: 8
Views: 552

Re: So who's going to see this then

the Mrs won't be interested but I'll give it a go, I used to love watching Marco because he was an exciting rider to watch, he didn't always win etc b…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Sat Aug 22, 2015 10:33 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Another newbie
Replies: 41
Views: 1747

Re: Another newbie

thanks mate :) Loving the forum and R1's in general :dance: shame I missed a local airfield track day last weekend because my track bike would have been perfect for it.
by Paulo P
Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:43 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: OEM key blank available from anywhere?
Replies: 20
Views: 1311

Re: OEM key blank available from anywhere?

No problem at all I'm just anal and like OEM stuff :D…login to view the rest of this post
by Paulo P
Thu Aug 20, 2015 2:36 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: OEM key blank available from anywhere?
Replies: 20
Views: 1311

Re: OEM key blank available from anywhere?

I don't have a part number yet and I don't fancy replacing just one lock I would rather have either a full set (which I can easily get) or replace jus…login to view the rest of this post

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