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Just to be clear it is the dealer who are saying that it carbon buildup that is causing the problem in the valves not Yamaha. Certainly they said on t…login to view the rest of this post

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One other thing worth mentioning.
The dealer Ecosse Motorcycles in Dundee have been absolutely brilliant.
So big shout out to them for anybody looking…login to view the rest of this post

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Both bikes were the same in effect they just failed to start. Initially it was suggested the first bike had failed due to broken rings, due to the lac…login to view the rest of this post

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Boz wrote:He got another new 2016 yellow anniversary model I assume, and had the same issue again.

Correct assessment.…login to view the rest of this post

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Wow, this is interesting. I have not posted for a while mainly because I have been pretty devastated. I wish. I could enjoy it. The story above was un…login to view the rest of this post

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Have bought two bikes recently; one in 2016 and one 2017 neither of which ever saw the RAC details come through. Was told it will be all right if you …login to view the rest of this post

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Really enjoyed reading that.

OldBadger

lost mine in 2009 so know how you feel.
Will Raise a glass.
thoughts are with you.

OldBadger

YammyR4 wrote:Enjoy the new one. Did they find out what failed on the old one?

no not yet, keep saying rings on cylinder three are thoughts.
But they…login to view the rest of this post

OldBadger

Thanks all.

OldBadger

A new start but hopefully this time more sucessful. New bike is at dealers and should be ready and on the road for the second week in March but you ca…login to view the rest of this post

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I'm sure youll enjoy the new bike, on a side note Ecosse did my gearbox recall and were brilliant to deal with, totally professional and I cant tell …login to view the rest of this post

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A shame this has happened and it might/will spoil your R1 ownership, however, no matter who you were dealing with whether it be Audi/Ferrari/VW etc e…login to view the rest of this post

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Finley, I can fully understand where you are coming from and your disappointment and frustration and the fact you don't want Yamaha to give you anoth…login to view the rest of this post

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Well oldbadger i don't know you from adam,for all i know you could have been doing 15,000rpm donuts and bent a valve. But if what you've said is true…login to view the rest of this post

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andycktm wrote:So do you own Two r1's now?

Ha Ha, No, traded the first one in for a new one.
So technically still got the old one but it is in the de…login to view the rest of this post

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andycktm wrote:You will be finding out what happened with your old bike though surely?

I have asked and yes I will continue to do so as I like to und…login to view the rest of this post

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andycktm wrote:You will be finding out what happened with your old bike though surely?

OldBadger

Surly you'd enjoy the one you have when it's fixed? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I am sure I would have as well once I got it back but I just h…login to view the rest of this post

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I lost concentration about half way through ..... but In my opinion if they fix the issue they've met their obligation fully and could argue it maybe…login to view the rest of this post

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I have to say that you were probably being unrealistic expecting Yamaha to do more than repair the bike. But why is it taking so long to do the work?…login to view the rest of this post

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I'm sure your legal rights should cover you for faulty goods mate and not fit for purpose, and Yamaha should replace it. I'd have a word with Citizen…login to view the rest of this post

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Within the recent thread ‘Another Starting Problem' it became clear that I had encountered a slightly more serious problem than a simple starting issu…login to view the rest of this post

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Nice choice:)

Here a few Anniversaries on here now.
Enjoy and welcome.

OldBadger

R1 YLX

Subtle and only works if you know your Roman Numerals.
£499 and available on dvla site.

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