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- Tue May 03, 2022 9:55 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Hi All, Apologies for the delay with an update its only been 2 years! [emoji39] So where have I been.... The bike floundered in my garage un-attended …login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:47 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
New dampers for under the battery, under the frame where thermostat sits & another near where the 20 pin connector sits. Rebuilt the exup with high te…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:29 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Load of new parts arrived! First though i fitted some re-zinced clips to battery strap, my ocd is kicking in again! Put the clutch activation shaft in…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:57 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Update!! Apologies for the delay and photos arn't in order.. Got the engine in.. Got set up as well as i could and got the Mrs out to help with locati…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Jun 13, 2020 10:13 pm
- Forum: R1 & R1M 2015-2019 2CR 2KS BX4
- Topic: 2020 r1m crash/reframing
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2118
Re: 2020 r1m crash/reframing
Hi Rocky Sorry to hear about your miss-fortune! Glad your ok.. had a conversation with a bmw tech regarding a simular scenario afew years ago, he stat…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat May 23, 2020 12:46 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Oil loss
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2307
Re: Oil loss
How much oil are you using over what millage? Have you put a different brand of oil in recently? What brand and spec are you running. Some oil brands…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat May 09, 2020 10:45 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: ZXR750R K1 Project
- Replies: 96
- Views: 8167
Re: ZXR750R K1 Project
Hi Carson
Just found this thread after Jompy moved my resto into the projects section! That bike was a great find! Quality workmanship from yourself a…login to view the rest of this post
Just found this thread after Jompy moved my resto into the projects section! That bike was a great find! Quality workmanship from yourself a…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat May 09, 2020 8:26 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Yeah no bother at all Jompy! Wherever u think is best! [emoj…login to view the rest of this postjompy wrote:Wow !
How would you feel about me moving this thread to the projects section ?
- Sat May 09, 2020 8:00 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Sprayed my exhaust collector box in high temp matt black which needs heat to cure properly, came out quite chalky and was easily marked if left uncure…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun May 03, 2020 4:24 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
- Sun May 03, 2020 4:22 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
What were the 2 little bolts & the long screw in the picture before the pipes ? Cheers.. the 2 small bolts are 2 of 3 used for mounting the fan to th…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun May 03, 2020 4:10 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Theres some work gon in to that and it shows [emoji106] The down pipes are a bugger , other than surface rust and the clamp marks from manufacture mi…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun May 03, 2020 12:42 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Got my engine back! -new yamaha clutch fitted -valve clearences done -new yamaha gaskets all round -new sparkplugs, filter -fitted some of the gold re…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun May 03, 2020 12:05 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
can I ask how you managed to find all the decals. I'm struggling to find any along with a set of red seats. Hi jay With great difficulty! Sourced fro…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat May 02, 2020 11:45 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Yeah i will be Jompy! It's of no use 2 me!jompy wrote:Looking good [emoji106]
I take it you're selling the 5jj rad
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapat…login to view the rest of this post
- Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:53 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Stripped the rear master cylinder, it was horrible inside! Waiting on new rebuild kit.. will get the threaded pusher re-coated gold. In 2 minds whethe…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:12 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
I have just started reading this thread again since last August and i have to say wow. It is now embarrassing when i look at my 4xv,but at the same t…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:10 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
I have just started reading this thread again since last August and i have to say wow. It is now embarrassing when i look at my 4xv,but at the same t…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Feb 10, 2020 12:49 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Nice job, I need some drab olive zinc doing, where did you find to get it done please? Hi Mike Vision Evolution on facebook & details below, small co…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Feb 10, 2020 12:43 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
It is good how you can dismantle the switches and clean them up. I've done both brake switches and the kill switch, and they all cleaned up well. Did…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Feb 10, 2020 12:35 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Looking great buddy [emoji106] i'm looking for one or a pair of lower fork stanchions if you've got any spare , not looking at buying at the moment b…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:48 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Thanks for all the kind words in the comments! Provides great motivation! My trials bike stand came in handy when it came to removing the headrace bea…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:47 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Thanks for all the kind words in the comments! Provides great motivation! My trials bike stand came in handy when it came to removing the headrace bea…login to view the rest of this post
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:47 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1998 R1 restoration.
- Replies: 115
- Views: 10861
Re: 1998 R1 restoration.
Needle bearing was rusty & seized in the gearlinkage shaft cover, horrible job 2 take it out! Loads of heat and a punch. It all broke apart! In the en…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Feb 01, 2020 10:18 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Blue to red spot brakes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1321
Re: Blue to red spot brakes
Hi Wilbert, There is an O Ring behind each 'spot'. You need to be careful when using the tool so you don't scratch the new anodising. So what I did w…login to view the rest of this post