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by DaveR1
Thu May 11, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working
Replies: 19
Views: 2374

Re: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working

The company I sent it to said in rare cases sometimes the clocks work on the test rig but not on the bike, refreshing the components could solve the …login to view the rest of this post
by DaveR1
Thu May 11, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working
Replies: 19
Views: 2374

Re: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working

Kylezx7r wrote:Which company did you send the clocks to for repair?
Carmo Electronics in the Netherlands. I called around a few places in the UK but …login to view the rest of this post
by DaveR1
Wed May 10, 2017 1:54 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working
Replies: 19
Views: 2374

Re: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working

The company I sent it to said in rare cases sometimes the clocks work on the test rig but not on the bike, refreshing the components could solve the i…login to view the rest of this post
by DaveR1
Tue May 09, 2017 8:33 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Strange Problems starting 07 R1
Replies: 83
Views: 4075

Re: Strange Problems starting 07 R1

Try carmo electronics
by DaveR1
Tue May 09, 2017 8:26 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working
Replies: 19
Views: 2374

Re: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working

Hi thanks for the replies, just an update on this, the bike still isn't fixed! I've sent the dashboard off for repair, but the company tested it and s…login to view the rest of this post
by DaveR1
Sun Oct 09, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working
Replies: 19
Views: 2374

Re: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working

Hi PJC, Yep everything seems to work, checked indicators, lights, (low beam/high beam/rear lights), even the neutral light and the immobiliser light w…login to view the rest of this post
by DaveR1
Thu Oct 06, 2016 4:20 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working
Replies: 19
Views: 2374

Re: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working

Hi Sam thanks for the reply
I have changed all the 7.5A fuses behind the fairing, i haven't touched the lights or indicator fuses as they all work.…login to view the rest of this post
by DaveR1
Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: 4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working
Replies: 19
Views: 2374

4C8 Instrument Cluster isn't working

Hi all, Wondering if I can get some help, first of all I realise I am an idiot, as after not paying attention I connected the battery terminals the wr…login to view the rest of this post
by DaveR1
Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Helmet life?
Replies: 19
Views: 772

Re: Helmet life?

It's not really the shell of the helmet that degrades over time, it's the EPS lining inside that degrades about 5%-10% a year I think it was. It still…login to view the rest of this post
by DaveR1
Wed Jan 06, 2016 5:42 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: 'Ello, I'm new round here
Replies: 56
Views: 1718

Re: 'Ello, I'm new round here

I paid 6000 for a standard 4c8 with less than 3000 miles on it, and i thought that was tad on the expensive side, think the price they are asking is a bit much. Reguarding test rides i have never been allowed one ha, im 23 so nobody even took me seriously until i told them i would buy the bike. One ...
by DaveR1
Wed Jan 06, 2016 3:19 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: This went over our garden today
Replies: 13
Views: 881

Re: This went over our garden today

Airbus A400M?
by DaveR1
Fri Dec 25, 2015 12:26 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 4c8 front brake pads
Replies: 37
Views: 835

Re: 4c8 front brake pads

I was always under the impression track pads are not as effective unless they are warmed up, wouldn't this make them not as suitable for the road?
by DaveR1
Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Best place to buy leathers online?
Replies: 9
Views: 544

Re: Best place to buy leathers online?

Having worked in motorcycle retail beforehand, i would always try to avoid buying motorcycle gear online, each brand fits differently its hard to tell…login to view the rest of this post
by DaveR1
Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Up + Down quickshifter
Replies: 11
Views: 630

Re: Up + Down quickshifter

Ah looks like i will be sticking with a normal quickshifter than ha!
by DaveR1
Wed Dec 23, 2015 9:28 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Up + Down quickshifter
Replies: 11
Views: 630

Re: Up + Down quickshifter

THE FLUTE wrote:Not used one but know of a couple of crashes cause by auto blipper.s. one of them quite serious.
Factory one yes plug and play. Not fo
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by DaveR1
Wed Dec 23, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Up + Down quickshifter
Replies: 11
Views: 630

Up + Down quickshifter

I've found this on ebay, has anyone tried this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLIPPER-IRC-QUICKSHIFT-works-Up-and-Downshift-like-a-SUPERBIKE-YAMAHA-R1-07-…login to view the rest of this post
by DaveR1
Wed Dec 23, 2015 8:51 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: R1 4C8 owner new to the forum
Replies: 29
Views: 1289

Re: R1 4C8 owner new to the forum

Welcome to the forum Essex Boy :D where in essex are you ?? I live in Basildon, moved here for work recently! You are either a Bouncer, drug dealer or Pimp :lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry but my time in that town was erm interesting ;) Did you have dealings with them all Pete, lol. Welcome to the forum Dav...
by DaveR1
Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:39 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: R1 4C8 owner new to the forum
Replies: 29
Views: 1289

Re: R1 4C8 owner new to the forum

Welcome to the forum Essex Boy :D where in essex are you ?? I live in Basildon, moved here for work recently! You are either a Bouncer, drug dealer or Pimp :lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry but my time in that town was erm interesting ;) Yeah its a strange place haha, I am not a massive fan but im getting us...
by DaveR1
Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:43 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: R1 4C8 owner new to the forum
Replies: 29
Views: 1289

Re: R1 4C8 owner new to the forum

Welcome to the forum Essex Boy :D where in essex are you ?? I live in Basildon, moved here for work recently! You are either a Bouncer, drug dealer or Pimp :lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry but my time in that town was erm interesting ;) Yeah its a strange place haha, I am not a massive fan but im getting us...
by DaveR1
Tue Dec 22, 2015 4:05 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: R1 4C8 owner new to the forum
Replies: 29
Views: 1289

Re: R1 4C8 owner new to the forum

Bub wrote:Welcome to the forum Essex Boy :D

where in essex are you ??
I live in Basildon, moved here for work recently!
by DaveR1
Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:39 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: WANTED 4c8 Exhaust
Replies: 4
Views: 978

Re: WANTED 4c8 Exhaust

Yup i was straight on that haha, thank you!
by DaveR1
Mon Dec 21, 2015 8:45 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: WANTED 4c8 Exhaust
Replies: 4
Views: 978

Re: WANTED 4c8 Exhaust

I was thinking that but i dont have he tools to do it myself, also i ve heard gutting the cans takes it above the noise limits at tracks?
by DaveR1
Mon Dec 21, 2015 7:33 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: R1 4C8 owner new to the forum
Replies: 29
Views: 1289

Re: R1 4C8 owner new to the forum

Haha i mean't its nothing special compared to some of the bikes on this forum.

No it hasn't been flashed yet but im planning to do it at somepoint this year, but first on my list is finding an exhaust.
by DaveR1
Mon Dec 21, 2015 5:11 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: WANTED 4c8 Exhaust
Replies: 4
Views: 978

WANTED 4c8 Exhaust

Sorry for not posting this in the wanted section, but it will not let me post in there yet as I am a new member.

As the title suggests I am looking …login to view the rest of this post
by DaveR1
Mon Dec 21, 2015 5:05 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: R1 4C8 owner new to the forum
Replies: 29
Views: 1289

R1 4C8 owner new to the forum

Hi all, thought i would just say Hi as i am new to the forum and post a picture of my 2008 R1 4C8, it isn't anything special yet, but i love it!
I am around the Essex area.

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