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by R1streetfighter
Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:53 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: 5vy r1 not starting
Replies: 36
Views: 3640

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...
by R1streetfighter
Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:18 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Difficult EXUP question.
Replies: 19
Views: 1451

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
by R1streetfighter
Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:14 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Difficult EXUP question.
Replies: 19
Views: 1451

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
by R1streetfighter
Fri Jan 31, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 1998 Yamaha R1 Aftermarket Speedo
Replies: 8
Views: 1375

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
by R1streetfighter
Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: No more 1998 Gears
Replies: 17
Views: 2462

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
by R1streetfighter
Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:33 pm
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: No more 1998 Gears
Replies: 17
Views: 2462

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 ??
by R1streetfighter
Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: R1 02-03 5PW
Topic: Radial fork conversion.
Replies: 8
Views: 1750

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
by R1streetfighter
Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: No more 1998 Gears
Replies: 17
Views: 2462

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
by R1streetfighter
Sat Nov 24, 2018 5:20 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
Replies: 76
Views: 5127

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
by R1streetfighter
Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:12 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
Replies: 76
Views: 5127

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
by R1streetfighter
Tue Oct 16, 2018 12:14 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: New R1 Owner
Replies: 20
Views: 1558

Re: New R1 Owner

Welcome mate, nice bike, would make an epic street fighter 😂🤪
by R1streetfighter
Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:48 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV and 5JJ rear shock - are they interchangeable?
Replies: 7
Views: 1292

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
by R1streetfighter
Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Rear wheel bearing
Replies: 41
Views: 2706

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
by R1streetfighter
Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:52 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Big White Connector
Replies: 22
Views: 2376

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
by R1streetfighter
Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:45 am
Forum: R1 00-01 5JJ
Topic: 5jj Carb Servicing
Replies: 5
Views: 2539

Re: 5jj Carb Servicing

Mmmmmmmmmmm nice
by R1streetfighter
Fri Oct 12, 2018 9:33 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 4XV Full Restoration
Replies: 420
Views: 19418

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
by R1streetfighter
Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:40 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Stator connector literally toast!
Replies: 8
Views: 1474

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
by R1streetfighter
Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:37 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Stator connector literally toast!
Replies: 8
Views: 1474

Re: Stator connector literally toast!

jompy wrote: Sun Sep 09, 2018 9:22 pm
R1streetfighter wrote: Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:10 pm Mine did exactly the same, I took a gamble and re wired them i
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by R1streetfighter
Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:13 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4xv radiator guard
Replies: 11
Views: 1472

Re: 4xv radiator guard

jompy wrote: Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:35 pm Image
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Where did you get that guard Jompy?…login to view the rest of this post
by R1streetfighter
Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:10 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Stator connector literally toast!
Replies: 8
Views: 1474

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.
by R1streetfighter
Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:03 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Evening all.
Replies: 3
Views: 925

Re: Evening all.

Welcome, what are the said gremlins?
by R1streetfighter
Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie poss 06 r1 owner
Replies: 12
Views: 1574

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...
by R1streetfighter
Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:35 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Soon to be R1 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 1139

Re: Soon to be R1 owner

Welcome mate, looking forward to the pics
by R1streetfighter
Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:28 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Brought a new 4XV in 1998 and now have another one
Replies: 28
Views: 1833

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
by R1streetfighter
Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:27 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 99-03-05-08 R1
Replies: 51
Views: 3784

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