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- Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:53 am
- Forum: Newbies
- Topic: 5vy r1 not starting
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3802
Re: 5vy r1 not starting
Thanks guys. I think I will concentrate on other parts not the alarm no wires are cut I cant find any plugs close to them to plug into. I have a spark and have lifted the tank taken off the fuel pipe flicked the key and fuel comes out at some pressure not exact on the pressure but it squirts out. I...
- Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:18 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Difficult EXUP question.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1489
Re: Difficult EXUP question.
I wonder if R1 headers would fit or could be “adjusted”? Having had an Akra full system without exup, on an R1, I can confirm that it can be jetted t…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:14 am
- Forum: General Bike Chat
- Topic: Difficult EXUP question.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1489
Re: Difficult EXUP question.
I wonder if R1 headers would fit or could be “adjusted”? Having had an Akra full system without exup, on an R1, I can confirm that it can be jetted t…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jan 31, 2020 7:12 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: 1998 Yamaha R1 Aftermarket Speedo
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1410
Re: 1998 Yamaha R1 Aftermarket Speedo
I fitted 08 clocks to my 4xv, but like Moise I encountered several issues and not sure it was worth the effort but did learn a lot along the way. I am…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:49 pm
- Forum: Tips n Tricks
- Topic: No more 1998 Gears
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3174
Re: No more 1998 Gears
The 2nd gear on the 99 model is what gave it the reputation of being an animal, the ratio was changed slightly on the 2000 model (5jj) to calm it dow…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:33 pm
- Forum: Tips n Tricks
- Topic: No more 1998 Gears
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3174
Re: No more 1998 Gears
And so the mystery continues, its interesting to know that the part numbers are the same. But all that said surely they will still be available ??
- Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:18 pm
- Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
- Topic: Radial fork conversion.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1804
Re: Radial fork conversion.
I have 08 forks with radial callipers also from the 08 model, I have the 04 wheels but had to change the discs as they changed the diameter from 320mm…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:13 pm
- Forum: Tips n Tricks
- Topic: No more 1998 Gears
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3174
Re: No more 1998 Gears
The 2nd gear on the 99 model is what gave it the reputation of being an animal, the ratio was changed slightly on the 2000 model (5jj) to calm it down…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Nov 24, 2018 5:20 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
- Replies: 76
- Views: 5258
Re: Still impressive even after 20 years .
Sadly I’ve never owned one [emoji20]would love to though [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Treat yourself, it will feel like a fast feather…login to view the rest of this post
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:12 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
- Replies: 76
- Views: 5258
Re: Still impressive even after 20 years .
After my last R1 in 2001 i thought I was done with sports bikes and went back to my first love being 1980s bikes like LCs , CXs ,CBXs Et cetera but t…login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 12:14 pm
- Forum: Newbies
- Topic: New R1 Owner
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1627
Re: New R1 Owner
Welcome mate, nice bike, would make an epic street fighter
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:48 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: 4XV and 5JJ rear shock - are they interchangeable?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1328
Re: 4XV and 5JJ rear shock - are they interchangeable?
All r1 shock including 4c8 are same length and stroke it’s the reservoir that can be an issue I believe you can fit a 4c8 to a 4xv but not the other …login to view the rest of this post
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:45 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Rear wheel bearing
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2768
Re: Rear wheel bearing
Thread resurrection time ... The bearing felt a little notchy last time I had a new tyre fitted, and it feels even worse now. Plus I had an advisory …login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:52 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Big White Connector
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2456
Re: Big White Connector
Jompy, when you fitted the Mazda connector, did you move it to under the tank? Sent from my SM-G9208 using Tapatalk Because it's streetfightered some…login to view the rest of this post
- Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:45 am
- Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
- Topic: 5jj Carb Servicing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3231
Re: 5jj Carb Servicing
Mmmmmmmmmmm nice
- Fri Oct 12, 2018 9:33 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 4XV Full Restoration
- Replies: 420
- Views: 22054
Re: 4XV Full Restoration
Got a couple of bits and pieces delivered today that will keep me busy in the winter. Not doing anymore while I could be riding it. First off is a ne…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:40 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Stator connector literally toast!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1529
Re: Stator connector literally toast!
Mine did exactly the same, I took a gamble and re wired them in no specific order and all is fine. You nuts your my new Redneck engineering hero [emo…login to view the rest of this post
- Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:37 am
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Stator connector literally toast!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1529
Re: Stator connector literally toast!
…login to view the rest of this postjompy wrote: ↑Sun Sep 09, 2018 9:22 pmR1streetfighter wrote: ↑Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:10 pm Mine did exactly the same, I took a gamble and re wired them i
- Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:13 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: 4xv radiator guard
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1507
- Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:10 pm
- Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
- Topic: Stator connector literally toast!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1529
Re: Stator connector literally toast!
Mine did exactly the same, I took a gamble and re wired them in no specific order and all is fine.
- Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:03 pm
- Forum: Newbies
- Topic: Evening all.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 965
Re: Evening all.
Welcome, what are the said gremlins?
- Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:46 pm
- Forum: Newbies
- Topic: Newbie poss 06 r1 owner
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1658
Re: Newbie poss 06 r1 owner
Welcome to the forum Andrew, you can’t go wrong with a 5vy, they are an amazing bike, I had mine just under three years and I did over 65k trouble free miles.... well apart from having the TPS replaced under warranty, and she still looked fantastic, even though she had been ridden through three win...
- Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:35 pm
- Forum: Newbies
- Topic: Soon to be R1 owner
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1184
Re: Soon to be R1 owner
Welcome mate, looking forward to the pics
- Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:28 pm
- Forum: Newbies
- Topic: Brought a new 4XV in 1998 and now have another one
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1951
Re: Brought a new 4XV in 1998 and now have another one
Welcome mate, I had the faster Blue one but must admit the red and white is pleasing to eye
- Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:27 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 99-03-05-08 R1
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3947
Re: 99-03-05-08 R1
The 5vy clocks are practically the same as 4c8’s however the plugs are wired differently. That’s the only thing I noticed