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by Supercharged
Sun Oct 28, 2018 8:54 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Red seat , recover or spray ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2703

Re: Red seat , recover or spray ?

It without doubt looks better with the seat I've treated with scarlet vinyl spray it's a very good match for the paint but like I said it's a bette…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sun Oct 28, 2018 6:38 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Red seat , recover or spray ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2703

Re: Red seat , recover or spray ?

Anorak alert ! I've been looking at old YouTube videos filmed in 1998 and I'm now of the opinion that the red seat never really matched the red paint …login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sun Oct 28, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
Replies: 76
Views: 5085

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 Supercharged
Sat Oct 06, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Big White Connector
Replies: 22
Views: 2361

Re: Big White Connector

My electrics are all working well without problems, my question is Should I leave the BWC (big white connector ) well alone or would it be worth spra…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:46 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...
Replies: 125
Views: 15562

Re: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...

.... now on YouTube . Title is ”1998 YAMAHA R1 4XV ” . User name is Runesika .
You get to see how old and bald an original R1 owner looks like , on …login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Thu Sep 27, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Red seat , recover or spray ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2703

Re: Red seat , recover or spray ?

Before i recover the original red seat I’m going to try my red vinyl spray on another red 4XV seat I’ve just brought on the bay of fools . I will let…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:33 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...
Replies: 125
Views: 15562

Re: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...

jompy wrote: Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:55 am f**k um :lol:
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I've had a really look and expanded it to supersize, than useing a split screen method as used by…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:22 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...
Replies: 125
Views: 15562

Re: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...

How come I’ve already been promoted to chief anorak ! I can spot several things non standard on you bike but it’s got a good overall look to it , im a…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:04 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: 4XV Bulid Quality?
Replies: 6
Views: 1229

4XV Bulid Quality?

I never had my original 4XV long enough to get a feel of the build quality of the bike but looking on eBay even well used very high mileage bikes seem…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:03 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Red seat , recover or spray ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2703

Re: Red seat , recover or spray ?

Before i recover the original red seat I’m going to try my red vinyl spray on another red 4XV seat I’ve just brought on the bay of fools .
I will le…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:51 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Red seat , recover or spray ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2703

Re: Red seat , recover or spray ?

The red vinyl looks like a good match for the 98 Red/White . How many miles has your R6 done ? It looks super clean ! She’d done just over 11,500 whe…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Wed Sep 19, 2018 10:31 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Red seat , recover or spray ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2703

Re: Red seat , recover or spray ?

The red vinyl looks like a good match for the 98 Red/White . How many miles has your R6 done ? It looks super clean !
by Supercharged
Wed Sep 19, 2018 9:32 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Red seat , recover or spray ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2703

Re: Red seat , recover or spray ?

Just brought a super clean tail cowl but it’s got the black rubber pad not the correct red item , still looks good on the bike . The Perleslent white…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:55 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...
Replies: 125
Views: 15562

Re: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...

^ sorry I’ve removed some of your reply by mistake so it’s all a little confused but hopefully you can work it out ^
by Supercharged
Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...
Replies: 125
Views: 15562

Re: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...

My 4XV is...still not 100% finished 😂 What does it need ? / I think it’s more of what I want rather than what it needs. Just ordered: Clutch plates T…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:10 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...
Replies: 125
Views: 15562

Re: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...

carsonr6 wrote: Sun Sep 16, 2018 3:40 pm My 4XV is...still not 100% finished 😂
What does it need ? /…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sun Sep 16, 2018 12:57 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
Replies: 76
Views: 5085

Re: Still impressive even after 20 years .

I think I read somewhere that the R1M is heavier than the original 4XV , you think bikes are getting lighter but with all the added features they are …login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:52 am
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Red seat , recover or spray ?
Replies: 26
Views: 2703

Red seat , recover or spray ?

Hi , I’m not 100% but i think my red seat has faded , the vinyl tucked in underneath looks also to be very similar in colour ( more of an orange / red…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:42 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: Still impressive even after 20 years .
Replies: 76
Views: 5085

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 th…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:29 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...
Replies: 125
Views: 15562

Re: My Yamaha R1 4XV is...

Too shiny.
I’m old and also want to know WTF BTT means on some replies?
by Supercharged
Sat Sep 15, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: R1 Specific
Topic: Rear Reflector
Replies: 14
Views: 1847

Re: Rear Reflector

I have one fitted on my 98 but after reading this thread I’m thinking about doing a night time raid on my Xs shed as I’m sure I left my original there…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: £5999.00 really ? & even more
Replies: 50
Views: 4096

Re: £5999.00 really ? & even more

My white/Red 4XV has been brought for "cheap" (as in zero depreciation ) fun, interesting transport. I would not call in an investment as such but I d…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:08 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: £5999.00 really ? & even more
Replies: 50
Views: 4096

Re: £5999.00 really ? & even more

I bought a blue 99 4xv in Jan this year with 15k miles on it for £3650 and i feel i paid slightly over the odds because it was mint and standard, eve…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sun Sep 09, 2018 10:10 pm
Forum: R1 98-99 4XV
Topic: £5999.00 really ? & even more
Replies: 50
Views: 4096

Re: £5999.00 really ? & even more

My mates got a '98 with 300 miles on it,minter. don't suppose he has any pics you could share? is it the red&white or blue? Red n White . Cardiff Mot…login to view the rest of this post
by Supercharged
Sun Sep 09, 2018 9:32 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Brought a new 4XV in 1998 and now have another one
Replies: 28
Views: 1816

Re: Brought a new 4XV in 1998 and now have another one

i have a post pics account which is why the pics are bigger , i just upload my pics to my postimage account , click on share , then the direct link button , i then paste the image address to the comments box , i then have to click on the Full Editor & preview button (which i hate i think the fu...