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by mikef4uk
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: R1 2020+ B3L
Topic: Fault code reader/clearer
Replies: 1
Views: 42

Fault code reader/clearer

For 20 onwards bike, what works please?
by mikef4uk
Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Putting the EXUP back
Replies: 7
Views: 506

Re: Putting the EXUP back

BTW ..... One thing I`ve always wondered ..... a dyno run will normally take a reading from the back wheel , so how do they calculate crank , ( or ge…login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: R1 2020+ B3L
Topic: R1M 2016 v 2023 (or 21 onwards)
Replies: 3
Views: 384

Re: R1M 2016 v 2023 (or 21 onwards)

I dont know tbh, I looked into the difference as I also have an Ohlins ERS2 equiped Tuono Factory, that is just about faultless on the road, I picked …login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: R1 2020+ B3L
Topic: R1M 2016 v 2023 (or 21 onwards)
Replies: 3
Views: 384

Re: R1M 2016 v 2023 (or 21 onwards)

This was my question.... Has anyone here owned both a 15 -17 bike and changed to a 21 on bike? The answer is yes, me, I watched more than a few review…login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Tick Tick
Replies: 10
Views: 599

Re: Tick Tick

I do tend to start the bike up and run it in the garage if it`s not been used for a few weeks during the winter ...... some day don`t do this , start…login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:28 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Tick Tick
Replies: 10
Views: 599

Re: Tick Tick

Mine did similar and one of the fan blades had melted and was catching on the outside of the fan housing,
I suspect it melted during a winter run up i…login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:53 pm
Forum: R1 2020+ B3L
Topic: End of the R1M?
Replies: 4
Views: 545

Re: End of the R1M?

Not the end then after all, another new colour scheme for next year, I have never been a fan of black wheels so I guess I need to buy a left over 23 …login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension
Replies: 14
Views: 623

Re: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension

Thanks for the replies, I have just found quite a good video on youtube from 2020 from Motorcyclist Magazine in Aus, he goes through the various point…login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:50 am
Forum: R1 2020+ B3L
Topic: R1M 2016 v 2023 (or 21 onwards)
Replies: 3
Views: 384

R1M 2016 v 2023 (or 21 onwards)

I asked about Electronic suspension in the 2CR, 2KS part of the forum,

Has anyone here owned both a 15 -17 bike and changed to a 21 on bike?

I'm in…login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension
Replies: 14
Views: 623

Re: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension

Went out with mate (quick rider) with his 17 Tuono Factory (I have a 19 Aprilia but wanted to see how my R1M compared) we did a 220 mile loop into Wal…login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Sat Oct 07, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension
Replies: 14
Views: 623

Re: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension

Barton wrote: Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:08 pm Kais or MH racing should be able to change shim stacks.
Kais say they can do anything I want, MH want to set…login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Sat Oct 07, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension
Replies: 14
Views: 623

Re: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension

I forgot to add I dropped the front forks by a couple of notches too, I also have a cable tie on the bottom of the forks to measure rebound and that'…login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Sat Oct 07, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension
Replies: 14
Views: 623

Re: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension

I had a decent test ride on a MT-10 SP and thought that the suspension was quite harsh, even on the softest setting. A standard 2019 Tuono felt much …login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension
Replies: 14
Views: 623

Re: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension

Cheers Boz, Yes, played with suspension, tried it in M mode with alterations, bike has never seen any wet stuff and rear moves easy enough but I'll ch…login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Thu Oct 05, 2023 8:25 am
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension
Replies: 14
Views: 623

Re: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension

Or another way to ask the same question
How does 'my' or a 2016 R1M compare to a later 'M' (say 21/22 bike) in the suspension department?
by mikef4uk
Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: 2016 R1M Electronic suspension
Replies: 14
Views: 623

2016 R1M Electronic suspension

I have had the bike since new, I feel that on the road the suspension even in A3 is too harsh/stiff, I also have a 2019 Tuono with Electronic Ohlins, …login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:32 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Radiator?
Replies: 8
Views: 690

Re: Radiator?

Thanks for the replies, a guard would be a good idea i'm thinking! I've not used the bike in a couple of years, I just keep the MOT's up to date, you …login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:18 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Radiator?
Replies: 8
Views: 690

Radiator?

Just curious really, Is it possible to recore the radiator in the event of damage to the core? I see there are loads of Chinese ones on ebay.

Pic of …login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:10 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 1998 4XV tool kit picture?
Replies: 5
Views: 757

Re: 1998 4XV tool kit picture?

Ah yes, ive seen a few on ebay with allen keys, Thanks :)login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:30 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 1998 4XV tool kit picture?
Replies: 5
Views: 757

1998 4XV tool kit picture?

Does anyone have a pic of what I should have in the toolkit please?

Mine looks like this
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by mikef4uk
Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:03 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Cracked Cylinder Repair
Replies: 21
Views: 1497

Re: Cracked Cylinder Repair

Porsche 996 (911) suffer with cracked liners, theres a fair few maching companies sorting them, heres one, I think the basic block is similar to the R…login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
Replies: 45
Views: 4128

Re: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400

Youll find that prices for the 'hard to get' parts will increase faster than the price for a motorcycle does as they become more collectable and buyer…login to view the rest of this post
by mikef4uk
Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:38 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400
Replies: 45
Views: 4128

Re: Luggage hooks 4XV2165400

What kind of money do they go for?

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by mikef4uk
Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:31 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV rear reflector cheap
Replies: 19
Views: 6584

Re: 4XV rear reflector cheap

Well ,not many still around like this I guess :)
Image

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by mikef4uk
Sat May 08, 2021 10:31 pm
Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
Topic: Whats the F in battery for
Replies: 9
Views: 669

Re: Whats the F in battery for

Yes, I had lots of hassle a while back trying to buy a battery due to the 'acid' thing, but there again if I was an arsehole going to throw acid at so…login to view the rest of this post