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- Tue May 09, 2017 12:01 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: R! Clutch
- Replies: 0
- Views: 981
R! Clutch
Hi, I have finally got round to opening the clutch on my r1 sp, but there seems to be 6 loose bearings. These are 6 small bearings that are held betwe…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 13, 2017 1:00 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: R1 SP Project
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1525
Re: R1 SP Project
I did not manage to get much done over the weekend, had to finish insulating and boarding out the loft, finally allowing me to put the Christmas decor…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 13, 2017 11:40 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Cold Start Issues
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1511
Re: Cold Start Issues
Good news Neil. :dance: Done that one with the kill switch but never confessed. Knackered my son-in-law completely trying to bump it one afternoon. M…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 13, 2017 9:50 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Cold Start Issues
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1511
Re: Cold Start Issues
Fitted a new Yuasa battery at the weekend, what a pain to fit, ended up lifting the tank out of the way to get the battery with it's cardboard sleeve …login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:51 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: R1 SP Project
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1525
Re: R1 SP Project
Didn't the SP run a slipper clutch as standard ?? Yes, the SP has a slipper clutch, the friction plates and steel plates are from the 07-08 model, th…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:44 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: R1 SP Project
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1525
R1 SP Project
Hi, as some of you may have read, I recently bought a R1 SP, after giving up trying to find a 4XV that was not over priced or a complete wreck. I had …login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Mar 09, 2017 7:46 am
- Forum: R1 Specific
- Topic: Alarm Choices
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2287
Re: Alarm Choices
I had a Meta Cat 2>1 fitted, purely for the insurance company, it will pay for itself in 2 years of cheaper insurance. I have had to start with zero N…login to view the rest of this post
- Thu Mar 09, 2017 7:34 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Cold Start Issues
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1511
Re: Cold Start Issues
I have ordered a new yuasa AGM battery, as I would have fitted a new one anyway.
I will see how this goes.
Neil
I will see how this goes.
Neil
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:36 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Cold Start Issues
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1511
Cold Start Issues
Hi, my 06 had an issue starting last night from cold, it had been sat for 48 hours, it needed a twist of the throttle to start it and keep it running …login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 2:12 pm
- Forum: R1 Specific
- Topic: Alarm Choices
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2287
Re: Alarm Choices
Alarms are nothing but butt ache 3 yrs it'll f**k up and cause no end of probs and no one takes any notice of them as u can guess I'm not a fan Sent …login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 1:43 pm
- Forum: R1 Specific
- Topic: Alarm Choices
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2287
Re: Alarm Choices
Believe it not no, I am with Carole Nash through AXA, my insurance is cheaper with an alarm fitted than a tracker fitted. So alarm it is. I am not a f…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:04 pm
- Forum: R1 Specific
- Topic: Alarm Choices
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2287
Alarm Choices
Hi,
I need to fit an alarm to my 5vy because of my insurance, it already has the yamaha alarm plugs, so I need a cat 21 or cat 2:1 upgrade.
Any reco…login to view the rest of this post
I need to fit an alarm to my 5vy because of my insurance, it already has the yamaha alarm plugs, so I need a cat 21 or cat 2:1 upgrade.
Any reco…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:39 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: R1 SP, stock or not to stock?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1036
R1 SP, stock or not to stock?
Hi, I have just bought a R1 SP, and it has a few aftermarket parts on it, I have originals as well. My question is, what non stock parts are acceptabl…login to view the rest of this post
Re: Newbie
Well, I did it,
bought an R1 over the weekend, a 2006 R1 SP, pictures and details will follow in other threads,
Neil
bought an R1 over the weekend, a 2006 R1 SP, pictures and details will follow in other threads,
Neil
Re: Newbie
Thanks for the warm welcome, I live in South Cheshire, I have been riding for a good few years now, and covered approx 30K miles or so, I got in to bikes after I got bored with cars, I have restored, built and worked on cars since I was 15, too many years ago to remember now :D I was looking for my ...
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 2:56 pm
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: Engine number
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1064
Engine number
Hi,
where is the engine number located on the 04-06 R1?
Thanks
Neil
where is the engine number located on the 04-06 R1?
Thanks
Neil
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 10:49 am
- Forum: R1 04-06 5VY
- Topic: R1 2006 50th anniversary LE SP 4B14 question ...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1254
Re: R1 2006 50th anniversary LE SP 4B14 question ...
4B14 is the model number of a USA R1S LE bike, the Build code for a Euro SP is 4B11, 4B12 is the code for an Austrian SP I think. 4B13 is for Australi…login to view the rest of this post
Newbie
Hi, first post, I have been looking for a R1 to restore, as this is what I spend my spare time doing, I have finished my 93 Fireblade now and I wanted a 98-99 R1, but struggling to find one in a decent enough quality to restore, I don't want a full nut and bolt restoration this time. The few I have ...